EXTREME RC 4X4 TRX-4 Axle Greasing Guide

[@ctsteve1967]

OK OK OK A must for you Guys Look up the TRX4 Sport Kit build Manual. A lot of Pictures and a great source of information. Easy to follow Build instructions.

[@alexandreanonimous7056]

Great video! it helps a lot for beginners on RC4WD now I can bare in mind on what it's going to be someday with my TRX-4 blazer after doing miles under water and mud... Great job indeed

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Alexandre Anonimous Thank you very much! Glad I could help. Everything becomes fairly simple once you take a second to understand it.

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[@huhz]

I had just built my dad all metal TREAL Axles, and boy was it a process, first time touching something like it and it went pretty smooth.

[@garyfreeman9]

Very nice video and showing details about properly lubing up the axles and gears. I use pipe cleaners to aid in removing the dirt and grime and they work great for adding grease to the inside of the axles. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this to us.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

FREEMAN RC GARAGE Thanks a lot! The top about pipe cleaners is excellent, I will give it a try sometime!

[@kenneth_jensen]

Great video. I do the exact same, but using marine grease with teflon in it 🙂

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thank you!

[@TechWizMaster]

Ohhh this deserve a bookmark, thanks for this guide man!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Anytime! Just an FYI, I may have gone a little heavy on the grease in this video!

[@cmoney360CS]

Every time I have a question about my team associated or trx4 first video is always one of yours. THANK YOU!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Christopher Suarez Thank you for watching! I try my best to help people out in the hobby as I know many people have questions and concerns the local hobby shops may not be able to answer!

[@jellyfishedx]

Very detailed and super helpful. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@grandwaha]

You should try magnetic parts trays from either Harbor Freight or any auto parts store. Keeps everything where you left it no worries if you bump into it. Also a small artist paint brush to apply the grease works great and keeps both hands clean.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Grand Waha awesome, thanks for the tips! Nice profile picture.

[@alexandereriksson1970]

Great video mate, doing my first maintenance on my Bronco rn and this helps ALOT so big thanks!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Glad I could help out!

[@laxm8162]

You did a lot of hard work there. Thanks for sharing 🙂I am new to RC hobby and am going to buy a trx4 this week. This does look overwhelming to me but at the same time does increase my confidence a bit🙂

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Awesome! Don’t put in too much grease. I may have gone a little over kill in this video. A little bit can go a long ways.

[@danielbrown7796]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 is to much grease a bad thing? I'm new to this and I have a trx6 that I just did this to but a packed it full should I be worried or no

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

@@danielbrown7796 it’s ok, but I don’t use as much grease now as I did back when I filmed this video.

[@danielbrown7796]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 okay thank you I was worried I might have messed somthing up

[@scottharris6423]

Suggestion, when cleaning axle tubes I like to use either pipe cleaner or Q-tips work well. Enjoyed your video, keep them coming. Thxs!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Scott Harris Thanks for the tip! I guess I still haven’t figured out all of the tricks with these new style axles that don’t spilt completely apart! Thanks for stopping by again Scott! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jzy0104]

Put parts is a plastic box with spirit, you want to loosen dirts and wash off sand and stuff and brush them. That way you clean the bearings as well. Dry and regrease.

[@freedomrc9343]

Haha good job buddy 👍 I was actually doing my TRX-4 axles when your video came up. I'm really fussy about my RCs, some say I take the hobby to seriously. I don't think so, it's a hobby take it how you want it. I remember trying to share this little tip on social media and I got mostly negative feedback. It is what it is though, I always like to see how others do things. Grate video dude👍

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Monster RC Thanks a lot! I try my best to do preventative maintenance even though it’s likely not necessarily. Just good to keep everything working properly. Everyone does it a little differently I guess haha.

[@tanmansbikebuilds931]

I definitely need to do this, my rig is 4 years old and I like my creeks so I could only imagine 😅

[@BasBoyRC]

Nice job as the axles are a bit complex. If you look on the Traxxas website at the kit version support there is the full pdf manual for the truck.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Basildon Trail Blazing Buddies Thank you! I had no idea they had a manual available for it now.

[@ctsteve1967]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 yes sport kit build Manual

[@aufermo]

First class video very clear and informative thanks for sharing this.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Brian J Thank you! Thanks for subscribing as well.

[@MelloKingMal05]

Thanks for this in-depth guide! This is very helpful man!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddsimone7182]

Thanks for the detailed video. Quick question. I have a new TRX4 Bronco and have about 2 hours run time on it and noticed the front wheels have a bit of play. It looks like play in the wheel bearing. Do you have play on yours too? Rears feel much tighter. I don't see how they can be bad since it's brand new but it does seem a bit loose so wanted to check with you. Thanks.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Todd Simone mine have only the slightest bit of play, the rear is definitely tighter though. If it’s concerning to you I’d recommend contacting traxxas however a slight bit of play is normal. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@patrickcollery6181]

Shims!!!

[@BrothrBob]

Dude you take greasing to the extreme for sure~! But I enjoyed it.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Robert S Tiest haha! I did put quite a bit in those axles but nowadays I’m a little more sparing. I guess it will help keep the water out. Thanks for watching!

[@Weemanfaescotland]

Hi friend 😊 brilliant video, helpful, But when you were showing us some things on camera i could not see what you were trying to show us, But all in all a brilliant video, helpful, thanks very much mate 👍 I'm just getting in to RC crawling, But just looking on KZbin to see what RC crawler i may buy, I'm thinking of a redcat gen8 scout2 Axe!! But live in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in the UK 🇬🇧 It very hard to get, And it maybe hard to get parts and all that,,, I don't know yet, what do you think, Kind regards James Fae Hamilton Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 👍 Kind regards

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thank you! I don’t have any first hand experience with the gen 8 but I have heard good things!

[@allmightygreatone1048]

Scx10 2

[@Junglist3345]

Magnet trays are amazing for car work, any hardware store has them in various sizes.

[@Myfusiongroup]

Why not use a silicone base gasket sealant for the transmission joints rather than using grease? It will help to seal and act as a water resistant material and easily removable ...

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Fusion Mediavision Publishing I find that to be more of a mess since I can easily use grease and for these small trucks it’s often nearly as effective.

[@TYZR4ME]

Great video on the tear down and re-installation!!!!!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Erick Atienza Thank you very much!

[@thutapyaesoneaung2492]

Thank a lot for the detailed video. Do you have installing video of that winch?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

THUTA PYAE SONE AUNG Thank you! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojLh32pmrF_q7s

[@satorrotas]

Excellent work , thanks for sharing !! Nice video !!

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

sator rotas Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@LEGOBubuS]

Well done! I knew this video is existing somewhere on YT.. 😁

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Nandor Zsiros Thank you! Hope it helped!

[@jeffsrcchannel2191]

Great job. 13:00 that's what I do :) Traxxas "grease" can't really be called grease, more like Vaseline.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thanks a lot! I always stick to my marine grease so I can’t say anything about traxxas’s offering!

[@Weemanfaescotland]

Brilliant video, thanks mate keep it up, 👍😊👌

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thank you very much!

[@rccrawler70]

Very good Video. I liked.! You did a very good job.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

RC Crawler70 Thank you very much!

[@juanortiz1602]

Genial la explicación ...me gustaría ver cómo se cambian los servos de bloqueo muchas gracias

[@tracerclub]

very nice video, thanks

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Thank you!

[@THEEVERYTHINGTHINGCHANNEL]

If a screw has loctite on it, it was on it for a reason so id put it back on.

[@ihis81]

Lol Right side is always right, not looking front like u say☝️😉

[@oscarg439]

How often do you this?

[@seba.garcia]

greati video! i have a question. I’ve been greasing my diffs for quite some time now and feel pretty confident about doing it. but I have a problem and haven’t been able to find a solution. for the rear, one wheel spins faster than the other. I’ve checked everything and its all working perfectly. I’ve even opened the seals on the bearings and lubricated them, still nothing. one wheel seems to have more resistance than the other. tried using less grease on that side, still nothing. If you have any recommendations please let me know! thanks

[@marcofabiopala]

bel video complimenti

[@reginaldfitzpatrick8681]

Hey Ethan! Did you go through any break in process for the Titan motor? and if so which one. Im looking to pick myself up a TRX4, and im reading mixed things on how to break in the motor. Thx

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Reginald Fitzpatrick I have not messed with that. I just drove my truck once I got it. Everything seems to be working good though!

[@reginaldfitzpatrick8681]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 good to know.

[@tikkabrno]

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[@maximus7714]

I greased portal's and diff with cheap smelling marine grease is this safe long term for plastics ??

[@kevinvandijk86]

Why grease on the bearings?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Why not?

[@cmoney360CS]

Hey Ethan, I just did this on my trx4 bronco and now my truck will not go into reverse very easily. It takes like 10 pushes of the throttle and then it jumps backyards about a foot. Too much grease maybe?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Christopher Suarez definitely could be too much. I like to make sure that I can turn the axles by hand first to ensure there won’t be too much stress on the motor. Especially with the portal axles on these trucks it’s possible that your truck is facing some stress from too much grease. Thanks for watching!

[@cmoney360CS]

It was a dead battery. Almost took it all back apart.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Christopher Suarez oh good! Sometimes it’s hard to tell with how long batteries last nowadays! It might have a bit of reduced power for a few minutes before the gears push the excess grease out of the way but after that it should be all set. Glad you got it figured out!

[@phantom_of_the_pines]

What grease do u use or what would work for cheap cost

[@RCVOODOO]

Nice and detailed 👍

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

RC VOODOO Thank you!

[@Νικόλαος-ο5δ]

Do you know where could buy hex noses for my electric screw?

[@tikaz133]

Im completwly stuck on reinstalling the axle to the trx everythinf is confusing, things arent staying put. The video doesnt rly show and explain things well

[@knockout35189]

I see the portals need grease. Did the differential really needs grease? Does it not comes with a light coating?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Rich they usually have a light coating but it might be worth getting in there and adding a bit more. Thanks for watching!

[@knockout35189]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 ok got it. I'm receiving mine in couple of days. So just doing some research.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Rich I’m sure it’d be fine for a while. I ran mine a month or two before I started greasing things. Enjoy your new truck!

[@knockout35189]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 thanks bro.

[@jaredsayrc4947]

What about relining the rear cables to unlock and lock

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

I’m not sure, I haven’t needed to address mine yet.

[@mulder2400]

White Lithium grease in spray can $8 will last a decade of RC use, just be careful the power of the spray doesn't blow your parts away, lol.

[@brianmason4968]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Brian Mason Thank you! Glad I could help.

[@GastonMaqueda]

Anybody tried Moli Grease in RC cars? Not for this one, but for a UDR?

[@robertsandstorm4785]

i just bought metal replacement axles for my trx4 sport but have to put the old axle guts into the new ones... do you know of any videos that show how its done?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Robert Sandstorm I do not, however you should be able to get a good idea on how to do it by watching this as I tear down the axles almost completely.

[@robertsandstorm4785]

Ethan Boening thanks man, this is my first RC car and I’m just worried about digging this deep into with no experience what so ever

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Robert Sandstorm just take your time and make observations!

[@robertsandstorm4785]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 i think im do it tonight... lol i finally have balls to do it! and what else is there to do with this craziness going on haha

[@allmightygreatone1048]

Take pictures phone and use manual

[@owenringwald4935]

Have you ever changed the bearings

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Ojr Ringwald no I have not.

[@owenringwald4935]

Ok thank you

[@owenringwald4935]

Just a question what battery do you use

[@owenringwald4935]

LiPo?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Ojr Ringwald I doubt it would be very difficult if you are capable of the greasing that i have done in the video. I run a 5000 mah 2 cell lipo. Thanks for watching!

[@markclausson564]

You got your left and right side backwards on that front axle.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Depends on which way you look at it....

[@johnathan7704]

What is that blue cloth you use underneith the parts?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

They are called “shop towels” you can buy them as a roll at NAPA

[@johnathan7704]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 Awesome, thanks!

[@bradychayka1970]

So I tore my trx4 tactical down cause the front right wheel got wet and washed the grease out, so I cleaned and re-greased it but when I tried to put the driveshaft back into the axle it wouldn’t go far enough, the shorter drive shaft will slide right it but no matter how much I wiggle, turn, or push the right won’t go in. Any suggestions on that??

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Brady Chayka is it the axle shafts in the axle that go between the differential and then portals or the drive shaft between the front axle and the transmission? Is it possible that the hole where the driveshaft needs to go is full of grease?

[@bradychayka1970]

I don’t think it is, but if it is do you know a way to clean it out, I can shine a light down it and I don’t see any grease though

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Brady Chayka have you made sure all your bearings are correctly on the axle shaft? If they aren’t it might be stopping you from getting it all the way in. Maybe traxxas could provide you a manual also so you could compare your truck to a parts diagram?

[@bradychayka1970]

Ethan Boening no it’s when I go to put the shaft where you said to wiggle it a little then it pops in and will turn when you hit the throttle, I can get it in enough to make it turn but not to put the 2 screws to connect the entire hub

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Brady Chayka and you’re sure you have the correct axle shaft for this size since they are different lengths on this axle? Hard for me to judge what the issue is without seeing it. Have you thought about trying to give traxxas a call? They have a fantastic service department I would recommend them to anyone.

[@charlieburger2124]

Does it matter what grease you use for rc trucks?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Typically any marine grease will work well or wheel bearing grease. I use Lucas oil red and tacky

[@charlieburger2124]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 will plumbing/faucet and valve grease work?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

@@charlieburger2124 I’m not sure, I’ve never tried that.

[@RobertCarrizal]

tell me what's best for marine grease or yamalube??

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Robert Carrizal I personally have no idea. I can only recommend marine grease as it is all I have ever used.

[@dragosvestemean4229]

how often it is recomended to do these?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

It varies greatly on how much you drive your trucks and what type of conditions you run them in such as water and mud.

[@yaboibigchungus5139]

cleaned out who front axle yesterday and my diff gear and bearings starting to rust :(

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Ya Boibigchungus sorry to hear that! Adding some grease in there will definitely help prevent it happening in the future!

[@yaboibigchungus5139]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 dont worry its now very greased up happy days

[@G00DDAVE]

👍🎥

[@jzy0104]

You didn”t have to remove the axle from the car. Thats a waste of time. It is easier to keep the axle in the car and just remove the portals and diff cover.

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Joey, it was easier in my case especially since I took the time to film this video for you.

[@zeekmx1970]

You're doing it all wrong. First it would have helped if you had cleaned it. I mean with air and dry brush only. An IFIXIT tool kit can cover this and it's not very expensive. It helps if you have a square piece of foam to easily stick the screws into to keep track of where they go. You didn't need to grease the external tire axels.

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

Can this be done with a traxxas slash as well? pls respond

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

SAVEGE LUIGI3431 you can, however I’m not sure if you are better to use some kind of oil or if the Traxxas slash also uses grease. Thanks for watching!

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 yea i use grease. I dont know what its called cause my friend gave it to me in a plastic bag but the color of the grease is blue. So am i safe.to do this to my slash than?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

SAVEGE LUIGI3431 this should work for your situation then. I might not add quite as much grease if it’s thick because the extra friction that it causes can create a good amount of heat.

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 yea its a bit thick but i watched not to put allot. But thx for the help lad

[@Rowganlife]

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[@ShArK795]

bel video😁👍🏽

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

shark795 Thank you!

[@RobertCarrizal]

Can you ask my question about your grease front axle rebuild for my Land Rover defender Traxxas trx-4

[@RobertCarrizal]

It is easy or hard?

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

Robert Carrizal it’s not too difficult, just take your time and be cautious. Don’t put too much grease or you may have to take it back apart. I wouldn’t be afraid of doing it just be cautious. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertCarrizal]

@@ExtremeRC4x4 ill be little bit for grease

[@EugeneRCDrezgalovo48rus]

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[@goneviral6037]

Don’t use your finger and gloves and just use a qtip!

[@ctsteve1967]

Use what ever you want to work on your Models, Mike are you the Work Police now.

[@marcelpinkster]

Thats to much grease😂

[@ExtremeRC4x4]

yeahhhhh, it might be a little much....I don't use so much nowadays but I haven't had any issues with the truck either lol