Arrma Kraton EXB UPGRADE!! Best upgrade you can do to any 6S Arrma.

Besides shimming the rear differential this is the best upgrade you can do to any 6S Arrma line, it keeps the differential from twisting and stripping gears and having further problems.
Link to where you can get one of these.
Hot Racing AON12E01 Aluminum Hd Gearbox Case Bulkhead Arrma Kraton Outcast www.amazon.com...
Here is the link if you would like to grab a T-shirt or a sticker or maybe a hat?
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[@khrisyeet8022]

I agree 100% about the cover comment. That is the exact reason I have yet to buy one. I bought the pillow ball blocks, and rear hub carriers from HR. Real nice pieces. I don't need the differential carriers, but I want them. That's why I haven't gotten any.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I put them on every car now because I was tired of destroying the differentials and these cases help ton.

[@rctezluh42069]

just installed one on typhon and it is absolutely perfect, one shim on both sides of the diff, perfection, upvoted!!

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah, putting these on saves your differential so much keeps everything straight and not twisting

[@tooleyzrc1973]

I agree about what you said about hot racing not including both have of the diff case. I couldn't believe my eyes the first time I saw that either. On the other hand they do make some very quality material

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I wish they included both pieces but I have been very happy with the cases.

[@joelsterling3735]

I hope this video gets to Hot Racing because we are all in agreement. IT SHOULD COME WITH THE COVER.

[@QuinnsRC]

Just got my Kraton 6s BLX during the $475 sale. Thanks for a great upgrade video!

[@BarstoneRC]

Awesome thanks buddy

[@edctrader9061]

Great video! I’m adding those Bulkheads to my TLR Typhon. It was good seeing someone else do it first. Thanks!

[@BarstoneRC]

Best upgrade for any 6s car hands down

[@kevingalea92]

Your so right about what you said same on them for charging us more when really thats one complete unit so why milk us all

[@WeissRC]

Ahoy! Fellow EXB owner here, who has blown up a rear diff or 2.... just a minor correction. The OEM rear diff is an open diff, not an LSD. The LSDs do not typically have issues. It is the open diffs that have shim problems, primarily due to the cupped diff case causing the shims to bend. Consequently, this results in play developing between the sun and spider gears on the cup side of the diff. Once you replace it with an LSD, these issues go away since the LSD uses plates (as I'm sure you know). Anyway, happy bashing!

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I’m not sure why I said that in the video LOL the whole thing has been going on for so long and it’s been broken for so long waiting for the limited slip differential I just miss spoke. I have been running a locking spool in the back of this thing forever because I was waiting for the limited slip to come in but so far it’s been holding up well and I like the way it handles.

[@WeissRC]

@@BarstoneRC I was running the locker spool as well for a while!! Hated the way it handled, sadly. I tried several shimming methods, all of which eventually failed. I finally came to the conclusion that the diff housing was to blame. Months later I got an LSD replacement from Horizon and it's been bulletproof ever since. 👍👍

[@BarstoneRC]

I went through the exact same thing I tried shimming it every which way I could but it just wouldn’t hold together, and I also just received the limited slip from horizon not long ago and so far I’ve been really happy with it. But yes the locking spool in the back did not have very good handling LOL

[@WeissRC]

@@BarstoneRC Absolutely, I completely agree!! Funny how all of us EXB owners have been down the same path!!! I just wanted a reliable car that was extreme bash worthy. 😂😝

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah it’s sad my V4 has been twice the car and reliable as my EXB but hopefully that will all change now with the new differential.

[@tonysmith7989]

My v5 center diff, as I was running it after work one night for about 15 min, when I brought it to me and hit the break it was as if I had 50% brakes and sounded rough. I picked it up and the bottom was HOT with a little smoke coming from it. Scared the crap out of me. The center diff is being warranted out due to the front bearing when assembled was not in the bearing slot but shoved down in between the u behind the slot and was melting the bearing holder. So upgraded that part to aluminum. Only 1 of the 4 arrmas I have were the previous versions and it's the notorious 6s v4. The typhon 3s v4, first the servo went out (warranted) took 2 months to get due to back orders, after repair, 2nd run motor seized up, another 2 months of waiting. So 2 runs in 4 months. Now waiting on another servo, new chassis "which have no clue how it cracked on the side by motor wire clip" bought my grand son a typhon mega 4x4 he wanted for his birthday and as he was running it the wheel came off and passed him up. I laughed because I've had it happen not tightening my lugs, but when he brought me the wheel it had the hex and hex nut still attached to the wheel. So it was a missing pin in the wheel out of the box already. So many Arrmas I like but getting a bad taste in my mouth because i dont bash and for some reason I'm getting the poor QC ones. And this can burn you out. Not a fan boy but the other brand I have has held up to everything I've trown their way.

[@JesseBMotors]

Looks like a great upgrade 👍🏁

[@arrmamafia]

Cheapest upgrade is the rpm front bumper put on the back and the 3drc wing mount. Protects the back end .. these hr housings are amazing but pricey. No diff housing issues ever anymore

[@Phil_4young]

Shimming helps a ton.

[@BarstoneRC]

I shim all of my cars this one had one in it.

[@gamechangerrc4633]

Great video will be upgrading my Outcast with hot racing diff case

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks for watching bud! But yeah this differential case made such a big difference on my V4 Kraton I had to put one on the EXB also.

[@ruftime]

Thank you! I agree about Hot Racing’s pricing strategy, doesn’t makes sense, but it’s a nice piece. And frustrating that the case covers have been out of stock, I feel like the job is still have done😎

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I I know bud it’s frustrating. Thanks for watching bud

[@gazfpv]

Awesome upgrade brother. 👍 Great info on the strip down. 👍 🇬🇧😀👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks GAZ and appreciate you watch in buddy, hope things are well over there!

[@gazfpv]

@@BarstoneRC every thing OK at mo buddy 👍 🇬🇧 😃

[@paderbasherrc7666]

Realy nice bro!😎the hot racing parts are always the better option 💪I think i will take this Part on my kraton too . Thanks for the Video 👍😎💪

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks for watching man I appreciate it. it definitely saves those gears and helps out quite a bit

[@armandopace6113]

Hi mate. If you have problems with front drive shafts popping out again just take the washers off top and bottom that go between the arms and the Ball hub's. It fixed the front drives popping out for me.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I had done that to both my Kraton’s but the EXB is the only one that has still had problems with it happening? Not sure why but it didn’t do it on the last run.

[@armandopace6113]

@@BarstoneRC I've got 3 BLX kraton's only because my boys have No idea what to do or to fix anything 🤣 it did it to all 3 so I took the washers out and no problems any more. I love modifying anything and I've modified all 3 truggys different excepted I my own rear braces and don't bend chassis any more. It's not worth putting on market because China will steal copy and sale it.

[@locobadgerfpv7088]

Proper use of the Hex handle drivers and side cuts as hammer to get those Bulkhead bearings out, no wonder MIP last longer

[@BarstoneRC]

Lol yeah.

[@KurtsRCs]

HR has some nice parts looks good

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah they make some nice products, thanks for watching buddy

[@pgboost]

Nice upgrade and video.👍🔥

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@bradjrc196]

Great video buddy I’m also in the process of getting a alloy diff case. Love the hr one but also looking into the vitavon one as well.

[@joshchatwin8569]

I’m thinking of going max6 1650kv combo

[@BarstoneRC]

That’s a great combo for these cars

[@emustang89able]

I hope you used blue lock tite on those aluminum to screw connections

[@BarstoneRC]

Nope. The only thing I lock tite is motor mounts. Everything else I ck regularly.

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

Thanks for sharing good stuff 👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks Chris appreciate your support

[@gerardscheffer8848]

Maybe worth the money. I have run Arrma’s for five years now. Rarely have a problem other that THE REAR DIFF! Even though I shim and even don’t bash that hard. Thnx!

[@BarstoneRC]

This has been the best upgrade I’ve done to any of my 6S cars

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Nice upgrade and video

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks bud I appreciate the kind comment.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@BarstoneRC 👍😃

[@cliffordsaunders9332]

I might be I'm running it is the same as the kraton 8s power plant motor Exedra haven't had differential problems to maybe 20 runs a full bashing

[@BarstoneRC]

Every car I have put one of these on I haven’t had differential issues with them anymore.

[@kwenginzig170]

Good vid mate

[@BarstoneRC]

Thanks bud I appreciate it

[@njd879]

Great Video, I'm actually changing mine out today. Can you do a step by step video of building the v4 diff with exb gears. Also what are your thoughts on handling with the new diff? Horizon sent me a new one also and I haven't been able to find the sweet spot. After switching it just handles differently. Maybe I need to change the diff oil weight. I have the stock blx motor with 8s spectrum ESC (just in case for future changes). Thanks

[@markbutler2741]

Yeah, 60 for the case, another 25 for the cover total bs, but I'm probably gonna do it anyway lol, nice informative vid bro.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I just personally think they should have it as a kit with everything in it even if they want to mark the price up another 10 bucks or something but don’t sell it all separately like that.

[@neurofunk2731]

Yeah it's expensive and I'm not happy about it but going to get one anyway lol

[@BarstoneRC]

I hear ya man.

[@grnsgottaM]

I recently had to replace the box on my early Outcast, as I took a corner of it out on a crash. If that happens again, I’d be happy to spend extra for metal! I hate working on Arrma’s though.

[@MrStilltoken]

as a machinist that would be making these parts the price is quite cheap. Standard shop rate is 120 an hour. As in programming material cost and cutters i promise on a first run i would lose money on that part. Hot racing isn't being cheap or ripping you off they are charging a fair price. Don't forget the cost of black anodize and packaging.

[@leroy5202]

Bought the HR diff case cover for my rear diff a few weeks and just bought another one today for the front. Hopefully, I never have any more issues!

[@BarstoneRC]

They have really helped on my V4 I was having issues with stripping and chipping gears and after putting one of these on it I’ve never had another problem.

[@brucebruce3964]

Every video I watch about hot racing ball codes you guys all complain about heart racing not including the bulkhead cover and the bulkhead cover for the sway bar I was surprised about this too but if you look at GPM they offer all three pieces sold together as one unit and it’s about 100 something dollars heart racing sells them separately but they’re just about the same exact price I agree I think that the price is a little high but it’s on par with the competitors and heart racing bulkheads when all three pieces are together look fucking phenomenal I’m doing a build right now using all heart racing parts available for my infraction.

[@thebigkingshow2983]

Yeah they did, and they got my money lmao!

[@brucebruce3964]

If you guys can afford it you should buy vitivon. There tolerances and machining is superior I was a machinist for 16 years you don’t get swirl marks all of the edges are just phenomenal it truly is a superior product but you will pay for it the Devon parts are fucking expensive and shit gets heavy. But damn does it make and RC look pretty too rich for my blood that’s why I chose to go with hot racing I heard GPM wasn’t worth the money although they offer a way better variety in color but I’m a black and silver kind of guy anyway so fuck it

[@thebigkingshow2983]

Cracked my diff housing and bent the shit out of my hinge pins mount the little steel pieces they put in the rear are shit. Triple back flip landed shitty! lol But go M2C coming!

[@BarstoneRC]

Their hinge pins are awesome, and yeah those diff cases work great and save your differential‘s

[@armandopace6113]

Hi mate Marine grease will last longer and not be effected by water..👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I started using marine grease not too long ago just for that reason, thanks for the info though bud I appreciate it.

[@subyrick]

Can i fit the exb limited slip diff in my v5 6s

[@BarstoneRC]

Yes but you would have to change your input gear also with it.

[@subyrick]

Alright thank you very much

[@wolfreon]

I got a problem with those input drive cups.. the grub screw that holds it can't keep still without threadlocking it. I already killed two 43t because of that. Hopefully, orange threadlocker from Permatex will do the job.

[@BarstoneRC]

That’s strange I’ve never had a problem with them so far.

[@wolfreon]

@@BarstoneRC it happened to me 3x.. 2x on v4 cups then once on v5.. the good thing with v5 is that, it has safety on it which keeps the pinion gear from moving a lot when grub screw loosens up a bit

[@dougk4071]

@@wolfreon I went through similar issues with grub screws and blue loctite not holding. I reached out and thought I tried everything. Ultimately I believe the problem was due to needing to clean the manufacturer's oil off the new grub screw or pinion etc. Most clean the old loctite off but I'm referring to cleaning the oil off. Hope my info helps👊

[@kennethcraft6563]

I use GPM harden ring n pinion. Problem solved

[@norcalrc]

A very solid upgrade for sure my friend. How do you like the lsd diffs?

[@BarstoneRC]

So far they’re holding up well and I really like the handling of the car with it, so, so far so good lol

[@navbes]

nice vid buddy, that's what i need to buy in the futur. do you think that the plastic cover is ok or you have to buy the aluminium one?

[@BarstoneRC]

The aluminum ones really help save the spur gears and input gears a lot.

[@phillybrc]

Cool video. How does the case improve the diff? Less play and tolerances? How come the shims don t rectify this? thanx

[@BarstoneRC]

The DIff cases helps because they do not flex on landings the plastic will actually twist and then you will lose tolerance with the gears and start stripping them these differential cases do not bend so everything always stays where it supposed to. And all the tolerances are a lot better.

[@phillybrc]

@@BarstoneRC That totally makes sense, thanx alot.

[@ShadeTree_RC]

just so i got this right hot racing diff case/bulk and an exb diff with shims is all i need right ?

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Much as u pay for parts i think they should always give u new hardware

[@BarstoneRC]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@evo165]

Hi buddy, nice upgrade and clean build!! How does the rear LSD diff holding up for you? Before installing the Alu Diff housing/gearbox, do u have any diff issues on it?

[@BarstoneRC]

The LSD has held up great. The HR diff case helps a lot though so it’s a great upgrade

[@derekquinones8614]

@@BarstoneRC you have a part number for the aluminum housing?

[@BarstoneRC]

Hot Racing AON12E01 Aluminum Hd Gearbox Case Bulkhead Arrma Kraton Outcast www.amazon.com/dp/B01EILWSBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3WV8E7ST572XHD59ACJ6

[@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602]

Do you only "need" to do this to the rear diff or both diffs?

[@BarstoneRC]

Mainly the rear because it usually takes most of the punishment

[@nasheika18]

Hello sir.. are u still using the hot racing case? Is it solve the diff problem? Or u allready change to LSD? Hope u can help..

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I’m still running it and the differentials have been holding up great.

[@nasheika18]

@@BarstoneRC thank you so much for the respond sir.. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BarstoneRC]

Anytime bud. Feel free to ask anything!

[@johnboy5632]

Hey brother thanks for the video! I had a question… so I just got my Kraton 6s a few days ago....I hit my son's skateboard and the driveshaft popped out. And it hasn't been the same since. What do u recommend? U mentioned something about "input cups" in the beginning of your video.... I don't know what those are.. Does that help with the drive shafts popping out? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[@BarstoneRC]

The input cups or what the driveshaft goes into on the Car side. But on the end of the day arms, there’s things called pillow balls. If you look it up, there are plastic and metal washers in between those and the end of your AR if you remove those, it pushes the driveshafts closer and further in the drive cups, so they don’t pop out as easily.

[@johnboy5632]

@@BarstoneRC perfect man Thanks for the tip. Yes I know what the pillow balls are. OK I'll definitely do that. So I'm guessing we don't need those plastic & metal washers.... In your opinion do you like the pillow balls that come with the Kraton or would u upgrade those too?

[@BarstoneRC]

The stock ones are fine but yes just remove the plastic and metal washers it helps ALOT.

[@johnboy5632]

@@BarstoneRC ok good to know thanks again for the tip. Happy Bashing!

[@johnboy5632]

Hey brother. . . I took out the red aluminum spacer & the black one on top and my Passenger side dog bone is STILL coming out . . . . . 😩 Any other suggestions?

[@RCCinematic]

Got the same tires. Stock tires are so bad!

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah the stock ones do not hold up at all.

[@Vanalleswa]

I have the kraton 6S BLX v2, Is the difference huge compared to the new extreme roller? I am considering buying it. thanks in advance!

[@BarstoneRC]

The EXB has lots of nice aluminum parts but I wouldn’t buy it again, I would just upgrade my V4 as things break.

[@Vanalleswa]

@@BarstoneRC and compared to the V2?

[@BarstoneRC]

If you’re looking to upgrade or a different car I would buy the V5 and just upgrade things as it breaks.

[@Vanalleswa]

@@BarstoneRC thanks a lot for your info! :) i have a great working v2 now, so i might invest in a V5, because that seems more durable. cheers!

[@BarstoneRC]

No problem bud, after having both I wouldn’t waste my money on the EXB again. I would just have upgraded my V4 more and that’s it.

[@23allenrj]

Hey.. how’s this upgrade working out ? Have you faced any further issues after the upgrade ?

[@BarstoneRC]

No problems at all everything has been working perfect!

[@23allenrj]

Did you have to shim it further than the one shim you put in ? Does the same case work in the front as well ?

[@BarstoneRC]

No just one shim and yes they take the same case front and rear.

[@23allenrj]

Thank you dude!! Loving your content !! RC family from India..

[@BarstoneRC]

That’s awesome buddy thanks

[@wesleylaflin857]

Can you set the drill to DRILL

[@BarstoneRC]

???

[@jacobschisler6648]

How has the lsd held up are you still running it or did you have to switch to the v4 diff cup?

[@BarstoneRC]

I have had no issues with the newer version it’s been holding up great.

[@derekquinones8614]

@@BarstoneRC what newer version did you get, horizon sent me a open diff about 2 months ago but I’m still running my stock rear diff right now still with no problems ?

[@Tegridy_Rc]

Have you had any issues with these yet?

[@BarstoneRC]

I haven’t had any problems with it yet.

[@tobyaraujo8657]

can'nt see what you are doing your doing everything off camera with the shims.

[@BarstoneRC]

They all slide on the bearing side one or two usually.

[@dougk4071]

Can you do me a solid and tell me if this HR part works on the exb kraton? I'm actually tearing the rear end apart to do repairs and have a HR bulkhead that needs to be built. This video has perfect timing written all over it. Huge thanks friend! hot-racing.com/?partnumber=ANN12RM01;c=926

[@BarstoneRC]

Yes that part number will fit the V4 the V5 or the EXB

[@grc9793]

Mine started clicking after the 2nd run. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqObgJJmasd4bKc I do have them hot racing case on my v3 6s Kraton as well

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah those cases help mainly with just stripping and chipping your input and spur gear unfortunately those spider gears inside are separate problem LOL

[@rcpd3157]

Hey, can you IG #GameChangerRc at GCRC2020?

[@BarstoneRC]

Wait do you want me to do what exactly? LOL sorry not sure what you’re asking

[@BarstoneRC]

Never mind I think I know what you meant I started following them on Instagram

[@rcpd3157]

@@BarstoneRC about the fans..he is expecting to hear from you. I realized I don't really have a way to communicate with you. Unless, you already talked to him.To get your shipping info and anything else.

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah I just started following him on Instagram I’ll shoot him a message, thank you very much Jessica!

[@vidro76]

Will this diff case fit a Notorious 6s V5?

[@BarstoneRC]

Yeah it fits the whole 6s line.

[@vidro76]

@@BarstoneRC thank you for the info

[@BarstoneRC]

No problem bud