Yea..I was running on 4s with no problems. Then I upgraded to 6s ...its a beast but center diff didn't last 1 session.gonna try this method hopefully this works..thanks for the video.
Hi, just want to let everyone know cause i think the shredder used to come with plastic spur and other gears, i just got my order today nov 2020 and the spur and other gears are now all metal parts thanks gooodness too cause everywhere i look the 49t spur is sold out.
@@ragercrepair9301 honestly idk how long it sat on a warehouse or whatnot but they seem abit loose ill be putting some oil in them right away for sure,same goes for the gears they seem really dry so ordered some 15kcst diff fluid, ordering some shock oil tomorrow. just have not decided what to get yet for them. Im abit new to this hobby so. There is lots of different weights, any suggestions?
I absolutely loved your shortcut tip on how to remove the center diff, I subscribed immediately! I'm also experiencing some diff problems with my Shredder. Do you have any troubleshooting tips on "how to determine which diff needs repair?" I'm losing traction, I hear extreme winning noises, but I can't tell where it's coming from. In a hand-held test, it feels like both the front and rear are pulling the same... my center diff (recently installed) is a brand new, stock replacement. Could it be my new replacement needs work, or could it be my front or rear diffs? Thanks bro, awesome video!!!
@@ragercrepair9301 Thanks bro. After watching your video, among others, I did realize that the stock diffs needed work, right out the box. YES, I did add shims (it damn sure needed it) to my new center diff, heavier diff oil and everything is working fine. Now, I just need to go back and work on the front & rear. Couldn't have done it without your help. THANKS!!!
the cost thing is why i bought a samurai imex 1/10 figure its the VRX riverside china made it no grease in gear boxes but a bit dryed up stuff so ill fix all that and they will be fine a converted on to brushless 2s 3650 to me thats quick enough wen it`s geared 2 run 24 mph heck a gyro is needed wen running wide oped ,i am installing redcat center diff in one them and see if l like better than slipper clutch
yep word of caution , you must shim diffs in shredder new, 2nd pack stripped center diff , was waiting on shims , but just zipped around the yard , and the grinding started .. ah look in mail diff oil n shims . well need center diff now maybe not to tore up
Thankyou, I just fill them up let it spill out with the screws partially tight. Then slowly tighten them in sequence until they are all tight. Wipe off the excess lube and call it good. But I just buy the normal 3ox bottles. They last a long time. Probly 20 diffs per bottle.
Sweet!!! Thanks for video. I just recently purchased a Redcat Shredder V2 offline that was supposed to be like new. Well, I had to order all front bearings, new steering servo saver, aluminum steering knuckles, front and center diffs (ordered with metal spur gear already installed). I don't know much about tuning differentials. The Pro-Line Masher tires balloon very bad and the gears sound loud, not as loud as it was. I ordered a new pinion gear too. What do you recommend as far as gear oil for front/rear diffs? it looks like 1000M for center diff right? I don't care if it slows down some. I will be running it on 4s. This is my first brushless large scale 4wd and I hate I got one that was punished. All in all the rest seems good. I did order all new pins for front A-arms. The drive shafts looked ok, I think he had replaced them already. I got rear aluminum knuckles as well, they were sent as a bonus I guess? I'll take any free extra parts ya know...lol. Again, any tuning tips would greatly be appreciated, links, where to look, etc.....I want mine smooth and to hold up. I'm not a basher but I do like to have fun with my RC's. Thanks in advance.
15k in the front and rear and use marine grease in the gearboxes. I would use 500k in the center if you're using the stock diff. Check out my videos on the diffs. I show how to shim them properly and what you're looking for. Hope this helps you out!
@@ragercrepair9301 I have plenty high speed marine grease. I haven't worked on or took apart many diffs before, I usually keep close to stock but do upgrade any weak points I see. I guess you are mean to lube gears with the grease the fill with the weight gear oils you mentioned? This thing was a mess but it now has a metal center diff with metal spur, new pinion, aluminum knuckles, new front wheel axle bearings......the cups, if I remember correctly, I couldn't find them. Let me know if I'm on the right track. When I first got it the gear mesh sound was awful, had an inch of play in steering due to servo saver and wheel bearings being bad. I just want it to run smoothly with as little slop as possible and handle good, oh and be able to talk to someone while running it.....lol
Haha yeah you're on the right track. The diff lube "15k" ect is for inside the differential itself. The grease if inside the housing where the 2 gears mesh together.
@@ragercrepair9301 thanks and glad to know. When I took the diffs apart it was basically just thick grease inside. Even the new one I ordered from Redcat. I will take a look at your videos to make sure I understand correctly. I've been into mostly boats. The trucks I have are vintage brushed. My 1st brushless were Team Associates RC18GT I think is model #, 18th scale 4wd. Then I got a ZD-Racing buggy that has been surprisingly dependable. I busted a shock but it was my mistake. Now the Redcat Shredder V2 and it's definitely something else! I just really wished I would have gotten a new one, then started upgrades instead of getting a bashed used one. Where is the best place to get the 15k and 500k? Thanks again and I apologize if I'm bothering you. I have asked questions on some forums and guys have either talked mess about the Shredder or acted like I was totally stupid or something...smh.
I just do the arrma center diff upgrade and use the arrma spur gear. I'm building since custom parts to make the arrma center diff a drop in! Will still need the shredder diff cups but that's it!
I'm planning to sell the diff completely built and ready to go. I'm waiting on some parts to come in so probably a couple weeks. But hopefully this will be the end of the center diff delima!
@@ragercrepair9301 can u post a link to your video. The one where you took a new one and upgraded diffs and oil? What tires do you run? People keep telling me to get belted tires. The Pro-Line Mashers I can't get apart to tape inside. May use web fishing line one outside?
Heard you say you were doing wheelies so I assume you've upgraded to 6s. Do you have a video showing what you used and have the diffs been tearing up more frequently? I love my shredder but would love some more pep.
Yeah man go through my older videos. Almost all the shredder videos are of mine and the upgrades I've done. I did the arrma kraton 6s center diff and that worked like a charm.
Right on. Yeah I checked out your other videos and subscribed, which I rarely do because I'm not into all the fluff you get with a lot of like husband and wife rich RC couples traveling the world with their 9 Xmaxx's and numerous other free cars. Don't need no fluff; just talk about the damn car and show me what you did works and that's what you do so keep it up.
Yes go to redcatracing.toys and type shredder in the search bar. If it doesn't show in stock try eBay and Amazon. A lot of people are out of parts right now.
@@ragercrepair9301 ever heard of RPM A-arms. Since these stock a arms break so easily. Thought about upgrading? Have you found any better a arms for the shredder?
Right on. I'm waiting on my Kaiju to arrive and I'm a greenhorn in the lipo department. I was just curious what you think about running cheap lipos, can I hurt my rig? Like zees or some shit
Shit I would run anything once. Hahaha. But I've had shitty luck with the zees. They get hot and shit. But the povway and goldbert brand I haven't had any problem.
man youre the G.O.A.T. !!! this video saved everyone im sure and you really left us no questions to ask. coronavirus lockdown.
Haha thanks man! I try to make sure I'm thorough in every video s there no question on the procedure.
Awesome video I'm subscribing
My terremoto8 came with those same tires. They came mounted opposite to how you have yours mounted in this video.
Yea..I was running on 4s with no problems. Then I upgraded to 6s ...its a beast but center diff didn't last 1 session.gonna try this method hopefully this works..thanks for the video.
Not a problem. I have the arrma center diff and I haven't had any issues since i built it and installed it. No more center diff problems at all!
Any specific model arrma diff?
Kraton 6s. Model shouldn't matter.
Thanks again!
also where did u get ur tool kit. i like that
Hi, just want to let everyone know cause i think the shredder used to come with plastic spur and other gears, i just got my order today nov 2020 and the spur and other gears are now all metal parts thanks gooodness too cause everywhere i look the 49t spur is sold out.
Thanks for the update! People are gonna love that! How stiff are the springs on this newer version
@@ragercrepair9301 honestly idk how long it sat on a warehouse or whatnot but they seem abit loose ill be putting some oil in them right away for sure,same goes for the gears they seem really dry so ordered some 15kcst diff fluid, ordering some shock oil tomorrow. just have not decided what to get yet for them. Im abit new to this hobby so. There is lots of different weights, any suggestions?
Wow! I just bought v2 last month (jan 2021) and the spur is plastic😑
A lot of trucks come wire h plastic spurs on 4a
I absolutely loved your shortcut tip on how to remove the center diff, I subscribed immediately! I'm also experiencing some diff problems with my Shredder. Do you have any troubleshooting tips on "how to determine which diff needs repair?" I'm losing traction, I hear extreme winning noises, but I can't tell where it's coming from. In a hand-held test, it feels like both the front and rear are pulling the same... my center diff (recently installed) is a brand new, stock replacement. Could it be my new replacement needs work, or could it be my front or rear diffs? Thanks bro, awesome video!!!
Did you set up the center diff before you installed it? Pm me on Facebook. My name is Car Smith on there. Big silver Ford for profile pic
@@ragercrepair9301 Thanks bro. After watching your video, among others, I did realize that the stock diffs needed work, right out the box. YES, I did add shims (it damn sure needed it) to my new center diff, heavier diff oil and everything is working fine. Now, I just need to go back and work on the front & rear. Couldn't have done it without your help. THANKS!!!
Hey man not a problem. I try really hard for everyone.
i'm surprised no one sells a center diff with the metal gear already installed.
you're very brave to do that over a deck where those tiny screws could easily fall between the wood and be lost forever.
the cost thing is why i bought a samurai imex 1/10 figure its the VRX riverside china made it no grease in gear boxes but a bit dryed up stuff so ill fix all that and they will be fine a converted on to brushless 2s 3650 to me thats quick enough wen it`s geared 2 run 24 mph heck a gyro is needed wen running wide oped ,i am installing redcat center diff in one them and see if l like better than slipper clutch
The center diff is gonna be way better than the slipper. Let's power bleed off where it needs to.
yep word of caution , you must shim diffs in shredder new, 2nd pack stripped center diff , was waiting on shims , but just zipped around the yard , and the grinding started .. ah look in mail diff oil n shims . well need center diff now maybe not to tore up
Put two or three shims in it and shove it back in till it blows up. Lol
@@ragercrepair9301 that's what I did, lol
Should work for a minute. Lol
Where do I get the shims from??
Great Vid ! Any Idea on the amount/ounces etc. of oil to put in ? You Do great for all Shredder Family out there, Thanks Budd !
Thankyou, I just fill them up let it spill out with the screws partially tight. Then slowly tighten them in sequence until they are all tight. Wipe off the excess lube and call it good. But I just buy the normal 3ox bottles. They last a long time. Probly 20 diffs per bottle.
Can I use the metal spur gear from the aftershock 8e, Backdraft 8e? The only difference looks to be the teeth it's 46t instead of 49t
I don't see why that wouldn't work.
How long have you had your shredder man? What have you had to replace/revise? Plus need more rage content!!
I will post another video on all that later. Stay tuned.
Can you please tell me what pinion size is in the redcat shredder? I need to replace it and don't know what mm it is.
It's 15 tooth x 5 mm bore.
Sweet!!! Thanks for video. I just recently purchased a Redcat Shredder V2 offline that was supposed to be like new. Well, I had to order all front bearings, new steering servo saver, aluminum steering knuckles, front and center diffs (ordered with metal spur gear already installed). I don't know much about tuning differentials. The Pro-Line Masher tires balloon very bad and the gears sound loud, not as loud as it was. I ordered a new pinion gear too. What do you recommend as far as gear oil for front/rear diffs? it looks like 1000M for center diff right? I don't care if it slows down some. I will be running it on 4s. This is my first brushless large scale 4wd and I hate I got one that was punished. All in all the rest seems good. I did order all new pins for front A-arms. The drive shafts looked ok, I think he had replaced them already. I got rear aluminum knuckles as well, they were sent as a bonus I guess? I'll take any free extra parts ya know...lol. Again, any tuning tips would greatly be appreciated, links, where to look, etc.....I want mine smooth and to hold up. I'm not a basher but I do like to have fun with my RC's. Thanks in advance.
15k in the front and rear and use marine grease in the gearboxes. I would use 500k in the center if you're using the stock diff. Check out my videos on the diffs. I show how to shim them properly and what you're looking for. Hope this helps you out!
@@ragercrepair9301 I have plenty high speed marine grease. I haven't worked on or took apart many diffs before, I usually keep close to stock but do upgrade any weak points I see. I guess you are mean to lube gears with the grease the fill with the weight gear oils you mentioned? This thing was a mess but it now has a metal center diff with metal spur, new pinion, aluminum knuckles, new front wheel axle bearings......the cups, if I remember correctly, I couldn't find them. Let me know if I'm on the right track. When I first got it the gear mesh sound was awful, had an inch of play in steering due to servo saver and wheel bearings being bad. I just want it to run smoothly with as little slop as possible and handle good, oh and be able to talk to someone while running it.....lol
Haha yeah you're on the right track. The diff lube "15k" ect is for inside the differential itself. The grease if inside the housing where the 2 gears mesh together.
@@ragercrepair9301 thanks and glad to know. When I took the diffs apart it was basically just thick grease inside. Even the new one I ordered from Redcat. I will take a look at your videos to make sure I understand correctly. I've been into mostly boats. The trucks I have are vintage brushed. My 1st brushless were Team Associates RC18GT I think is model #, 18th scale 4wd. Then I got a ZD-Racing buggy that has been surprisingly dependable. I busted a shock but it was my mistake. Now the Redcat Shredder V2 and it's definitely something else! I just really wished I would have gotten a new one, then started upgrades instead of getting a bashed used one. Where is the best place to get the 15k and 500k? Thanks again and I apologize if I'm bothering you. I have asked questions on some forums and guys have either talked mess about the Shredder or acted like I was totally stupid or something...smh.
You're not stupid at all! You're lookikng for valuable repair information and that's smart of you to do.
Did you get a upgraded diff if so where did you get at
I'm using the stock diff worth sums and aftermarket bearings and it holds up really well for me
Do you have a source for a metal spur gear for the Shredder? I looked all over and it’s out of stock. Thanks.
I just do the arrma center diff upgrade and use the arrma spur gear. I'm building since custom parts to make the arrma center diff a drop in! Will still need the shredder diff cups but that's it!
@@ragercrepair9301 When do you think you’ll have the custom parts ready to sell?
I'm planning to sell the diff completely built and ready to go. I'm waiting on some parts to come in so probably a couple weeks. But hopefully this will be the end of the center diff delima!
What kind of motor mount are you using
Surpass hobby rocket 4082 1900kv motor. Custom mount.
nice video bro where you located i need to come see you lol
I'm in Southern Michigan 5 miles north of the tri-state line of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
I’m getting one of the in the next few days. What things should I check before running?
Honestly if you leave it stock just the diffs and shock oil. I did a video on that too.
@@ragercrepair9301 can u post a link to your video. The one where you took a new one and upgraded diffs and oil? What tires do you run? People keep telling me to get belted tires. The Pro-Line Mashers I can't get apart to tape inside. May use web fishing line one outside?
There's a bunch of videos on the diffs that I've posted but if you watch all the diff videos you'll understand perfectly.
Heard you say you were doing wheelies so I assume you've upgraded to 6s. Do you have a video showing what you used and have the diffs been tearing up more frequently? I love my shredder but would love some more pep.
Yeah man go through my older videos. Almost all the shredder videos are of mine and the upgrades I've done. I did the arrma kraton 6s center diff and that worked like a charm.
Right on. Yeah I checked out your other videos and subscribed, which I rarely do because I'm not into all the fluff you get with a lot of like husband and wife rich RC couples traveling the world with their 9 Xmaxx's and numerous other free cars. Don't need no fluff; just talk about the damn car and show me what you did works and that's what you do so keep it up.
Thanks man that means a lot.
So I'm thinking parts for this Horizon Hobby car will fit the Shredder. It looks like a complete rebrand to me. What ya think?
It looks exactly like the red cat but with batteries on one side and 100amp esc. The suspension diffs etc look identical.
Where can we find therrr upgraded parts?
Gotta look on Amazon, redcat racings site, and aliexpress
Where did you get your spur gear from can you give me a link? I have one and I want to change it out now
I would get online and find a traxxas xmaxx gear. They are a perfect mesh with the mod1 gears the redcat runs.
@@ragercrepair9301 so bro after doing that did you keep the stock pinion or did a metal pinion come with your new motor?
I bought a bunch of gears to find the right size for what I wanted it to do.
Do you know where I can get a 49 tooth steel spur gear for a redcat shredder ?
Yes go to redcatracing.toys and type shredder in the search bar. If it doesn't show in stock try eBay and Amazon. A lot of people are out of parts right now.
@@ragercrepair9301 , Thank you
No problem. If you can't find it let me kklw.
@@ragercrepair9301 , Sold out , no luck anyplace.
Man that sucks. They are sold out of about everything right now. This country is truly trying their best to kill the small business owners.
your awesome! what diff weight do you run in front and rear? seen 1 mill for center, hanks
15k front and rear. Then lithium grease mixed 50/50 with Lucas oil stabilizer for gear lube in the case.
@@ragercrepair9301 thanks man!! Your the rc shredder king. Learning so much from you!!
Thanks man that means a lot. I really appreciate it.
@@ragercrepair9301 yep! Looking fwd to more vids!!
@@ragercrepair9301 ever heard of RPM A-arms. Since these stock a arms break so easily. Thought about upgrading? Have you found any better a arms for the shredder?
What batteries do you run
Right I'm running goldbert 3000mah 30c 3s lipos and they aren't enough. Gonna upgrade to some 5000mah 40s 3s lipos. 2 of them is 6s.
Right on. I'm waiting on my Kaiju to arrive and I'm a greenhorn in the lipo department. I was just curious what you think about running cheap lipos, can I hurt my rig? Like zees or some shit
Shit I would run anything once. Hahaha. But I've had shitty luck with the zees. They get hot and shit. But the povway and goldbert brand I haven't had any problem.
Thanks man
No problem.
No! thank God you don't have any carburetor fluid. Carburetor fluid melts plastic...bad idea. *****
What kind of motor mount are you using
Mine had a custom made aluminum mount from some old aluminum dock tubing. It worked good but just not really professional. Not my best work by far.