Traxxas Sledge: How to Install Bigger Pinion, and How Big of a Pinion Will Fit?
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- The Traxxas Sledge comes with a 13T pinion on it from the factory. .
Running it mostly on 4S, this feels a little slow. So - time to swap pinions!
In this video, I install a 15T (amzn.to/3NFmGCR), and also find a 20T that will fit (amzn.to/3J8lBQe).
Tool I use: amzn.to/3x2Zf0r
Video Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:45 Removal
2:25 Gear Mesh
4:38 What Fits
5:55 Finished
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There are washers you can purchase that fit in those oblong motor mounting holes.
Each set is specific to the gear combination used and places the bolt holes in the correct location for the gear set used.
Thanks for the tip!
Cool stuff man
Thanks!
Nice job..! Hop the motor will stay in place with bashing…😎🙏🏻
fingers crossed!
nice work there mate
*left a big like👍Au👀full view*
Thanks for the support, as always!
I changed only my pinion gear from the stock 13 to a 15 and the motor gets a lot hotter than the stock 13. I am also not running a engine fan. I have gone back to the stock 13 tooth pinion gear.
Thanks for the feedback!
I run all my 6s RCs on 4s and gear up! Less stress. 👍🏿👍🏿
I agree!
ruing 8s in my sledge with a reverse motor mount and using a 26t pinion with stock 52t spur and wating to get the 46t spur
That sounds like one wild machine!
Yeah that little lineup system is interesting and it seems everyone I’ve talked to that has removed this thing and tried doing whatever gearing they wanted the motor is shifting and ripping teeth apart. I really like the car but it definitely seems engineered to stay the way it is lol. I was going to change the gearing on mine but the motor starts twisting
That is what I was worried about - and really not sure why we can't find the other gear ratio "tabs" yet. Come on Traxxas!
@@RoadsideRC I agree man I don’t understand this and when you look at the space they gave you inside the motor options for ESC there’s not much you can fit stuff in there but things are going to be very very tight. That motor sits so close to the steering rack it’s crazy
You should sand and paint that counter top work space, would look awesome as flat gray and imo look great in your work bench vids
Yes! I actually do that once per year - it is clearly due for it again!
Where u get that electric strew driver good video I'm putting a 16 on mine. An a strong servo an front bumper an looks like stronger spur gear coulo
Here it is: amzn.to/3K2PkL8
It has been really good for me.
Love your videos! I’m new to the hobby and recently got the Sledge. Can you tell me which electric screw driver and set of tools you use ? I’m tired of the default wrenches.
Here is an overall tool guide: czcams.com/video/LCayvJUXI7g/video.html
Link directly to the electric screwdriver I use: amzn.to/3LxCG7s
@@RoadsideRC thank you
Really helpful video as always. Maybe someone with a 3D printer will be faster than Traxxas :-) Create this optional barrier with wider base for more tooth pinion should be easy.
I hope so!
20-21 tooth? Not worried about over heading.. lol I went 15 tooth new castle motor 2200kv and max 6 esc.. truck is an absolute beast and loads of power on 6s- 8s..
I didn't install the 20tooth. Just showed that was as big as would fit.
Im running a 16t pinion now just changed it I've run it once and it's a huge differance
Yes it is!!!
Nice review and opportunities for improvement for gear mesh block...either shaving the block down to decrease mesh gap or adding shims to push the pinion and spur apart and/or a combination of both to fine tune as needed for proper gear setup...also the tra9589 refers to the motor mount and not the block itself.
Agree - some opportunities here!
Shouldn't a 19/46 fit the 13/52 block?
@@cgrim71a 18/46 will work which will get you around 70mph
Got a kc rc motor mount for castle 1717. Running 25/50 now
I keep breaking my opinion and spur. How do I mesh it?
What drill is that and is that the best you recommend? I have 3 MIP screwdrivers that work great but I would like a power tool for the majority of the screwing.
Hello! I am not sure the mesh is the issue. Especially if you are using the stock gearing.
Traxxas gears are known to be weak. I would recommend upgrading gears to something offered in the aftermarket.
Gears like these: amzn.to/493gCy3
I have found Robinson Racing and Tekno make really strong gears.
For the drill, mine has been discontinued. They replaced it with this one: amzn.to/3Sorvnf
what about a smaller diff gear also like the 46t and a bigger pinion gear...
Looks like a 20/21T fits even with this spur. I haven't purchased the 46T spur yet.
How did it do? Are you having problems with the motor moving gear mesh exc
No issues at all!
@@RoadsideRC cool well your the first person Ive seen that's said that on CZcams.. other channels been having issues with pinion moving and eating the gears .. glad to hear your not having that trouble.. how's temps with the pinion change
It's like the old school nitro gear mesh set up..I'm sure traxxas will sell alloy diff case in future
I just hope it holds and the motor doesn't move!
@@RoadsideRC Should be ok on most jumps but big ones at skate park might make it shift..Gtta wait and see i guess lol
@@RoadsideRC I think the reason they use that type of motor mount is because they're going to release a Nitro version maybe????
Does that Mount turn around for different applications
Unfortunately, no.
If you want to use alternate motors, you are going to need to modify this mount or buy an aftermarket one.
@@RoadsideRC no was hoping it would help for changing spur and pinion gearing.
I think that was the wrong direction for the motor mount as it eats the spur with bigger gears.on a good note there is already a system being sold to mount the clipless body on a kraton 💪🏻
We will see! I believe it eats spurs due to poor gear mesh. I feel this mount system might allow more play.
I thought I saw where 18/46 is the same mesh as stock
Yes, I belive that is correct.
On the pinion what t size does it run
Mod1
13T factory
I just put a 16 tooth pinion gear on my sledge
Hope you like it!
@@RoadsideRC oh I love it but she still not fully supped up yet
You can call it a small pinion right out of the box all you want but you have to remember most RC vehicles are geared down twice before entering the differentials. Not just once like here. So in reality, this is not a "small pinion right out of the box" type setup. Its got long legs right out of the box.
Interesting theory.
Not sure I track with you 100% since the gearing matters from the motor all the way to the tire diameter.
When comparing this truck to most common RCs on the market, not seeing a big difference - especially compared to its direct competition.
Confused in the end with what point you are trying to make...?
@@RoadsideRC It's not a theory. You have to look at the overall gear ratio from motor to tires. Not just the pinion size. You mentioned this has a small pinion which makes me believe that is the criteria you were using to compare it's gearing to other cars. What you didn't consider is it is missing another entire reduction gearset compared to the X-Maxx, Maxx, etc.