How To Maintain Clean Shim & Re Oil Traxxas 1/16 Differentials (E-Revo, Summit, Slash, Rally)

[@zackoftrades8547]

Just thought I'd say, 6 years later and this is still one of the best instructional videos I've watched regarding RC repair.

[@darkeclipticheart]

Finally took the time to make this ridiculously over complicated How To video! Took me nearly 9 hours of filming, editing, and uploading. Hope you enjoy :)

[@JAWS1376]

+darkeclipticheart incredible! thanks for the time you put in this! Will help me and others for sure!!

[@experimentalinsane]

👍👌

[@martinjean5198]

darkeclipticheart Thank you so much for this video !!! I really need it ! Exellent job thank you !

[@BrothrBob]

It showed me step by step on how to replace the plastic parts with the Aluminum parts I just bought. AWESOME VIDEO~!

[@BillsAutomotive1]

Thank you for taking the time to make this very informative video. Like your other vids good info to take away .

[@jeffpaterson5576]

Just got my first RC car, a 1/16 Summit, so this video is perfect to learn how to do this stuff. I'm truly grateful for the clear details for each step!

[@devon8419]

I just subbed because I love how you show every single step, unlike other people who explain what to do but don't straight up show you.

[@Catchmyep3]

Awesome video! Just a recommendation for anyone doing this repair, you should be lightly greasing all of the o-rings and all of the components during the rebuild. It helps keep dirt out and makes a better seal at the rings.

[@abwolfsto6039]

Wow man am 36 years old new to this rc world and thank you such a good video man god bless you

[@gangsterHOTLINE]

I like how we can slowly hear your sanity slipping throughout the video. It's that real instructor instruction that I'm looking for in my teardown videos. A teardown of the vehicle and the soul.

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

My 1/16th slash is working again! I can't imagine how much longer it would have taken me to fix my RC without this video. Many thanks.

[@JoeSchmoeRC]

I do not have a Merv but I can appreciate all time put into this video for others. Notice when he was putting the first diff back on he had rockers on then showed a shot after wards of him putting it on with rockers off. Showing how to do it either way. That is very thoughtful. Thank you.

[@TN41408]

By far the best instructional video I’ve seen! You show everything step by step and explain in detail, thanks for the work put into this video it was amazing and will help me out for sure!

[@MotorcycleMumbling]

This was so helpful. Turned a daunting task into something relatively straight forward. Thanks for making and posting.

[@jackdaniels7913]

Excellent tutorial one of the best I've seen ever! I can't wait to pick a couple of mini slashes for the backyard! Thanks for all the time and work you put in to making this super easy to fallow, 🥃cheers🍻

[@BigDaddysYouTube]

Thank you very much. This is a very good, detailed and easy to understand, "how to," video. I had already studied the exploded views that came with the parts manual and felt comfortable that it was a somewhat easy job, but there is nothing to replace a good hands on visual. Thank you again.

[@Tomberland84]

Super helpful video. I have to repair my son's Summit 1/16, the front diff is making a clicking noise. Now I know which steps are needed. Thank you for sharing

[@simonferg69]

This is the best I've ever seen. What a sensational job you did with it. Thanks for your held. 🙏🏻

[@littlemattysheppard]

Bravo! Just got into RC with my first purchase being the mini revo. What an amazing video! Thanks for making a daunting task feel easy!

[@MikeNielsen1147]

Great video. Clear description. Much Gratitude for taking the time to do this for Us!!

[@zeppie2002]

The best how-to vid's for Traxxas-owners: super explained! Thx so much. Grz from René, Holland

[@timkorn2102]

Great video. Thanks for this. Any reason why you didn't shim the front?

[@daet.4570]

Thank you so much for all of your detailed tutorial videos regarding these RCs! I also really appreciate the detail you go into in your jester upgrade playlist too!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Give this video an award. Excellent!

[@IoannJWazir]

Dude, your videos are AMAZING! All those tiny details you put in! You have helped me out ALOT Thank's!

[@Fernandodcj]

I want to buy the e Revo 1/16 VXL, but I was afraid about the maintenance. your video helped me a lot, now I think I can repair the car by myself! Hope I can buy one! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@dominicgordon7268]

Have u ever bought it yet? I have it and it's a neat car

[@agustinechevarria8048]

have you bought it yet?

[@agustinechevarria8048]

Fernando Junqueira I bet you are never going to respond, or maybe you are dead

[@johndough4423]

Thanks so much- awesome video. Perfect explanations of each step, no more than needed, good pace, nothing missed. 5 stars!

[@P07H34D]

I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. I can use it as an audio/visual guide while I am working on the Kyle Busch 1/16 I just picked up off ebay. Keep up the great work!

[@CharlesFlahertyB]

I need to replace the servo saver on my 1/16th Slash and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@makestuffbetter19]

Sir! This has to be the most helpful how to video I’ve seen on KZbin! You got a new Sub from me!

[@davidrivero7943]

Thanks a Million. !!! 1/16 Slash 4x4 will need it soon . noise just started & sounding like a Coffee grinder on rear diff.

[@PatrickvonMassow]

Thanks a lot for this helpful video! I have a Summit 1/16 and so far I haven't taken anything apart, but when I will have to do this for the first few times, this video will be a great reference!

[@maxwelltibbe1302]

Love your videos, by far the best on RC car maintenance! I know it's fairly simple but there is not one decent video on 1/16th E Revo VXL slipper clutch removal and reinstallation. Hopefully someone makes a good video on that.

[@rowankortenhorst7396]

So far the best instructional I've seen, thanks!

[@darkeclipticheart]

Rowan Kortenhorst Good to hear :)

[@tingsgwan]

You must be a teacher or instructor cause you show and explain so easily to understand thank you very much this was very helpful, how do you keep that car so clean I have all kinds of rust and dirt even after cleaning

[@brokwillie9059]

Thank you! I’ve been search for a detailed breakdown like this.

[@TheMckiernan20]

I'm gonna go ahead and say this was a well made video. Now i'm gonna go ahead and use this info to go ahead and do this to my merv. Thanks!

[@fastrcs2489]

Thanks for uploading! MAN that process is complicated though, great job!

[@vakhelpasha5773]

Great video! Thank you for making this gem. This video tutorial is exactally what I was looking for. Well done!!!

[@MotorcycleMumbling]

Brilliant. Thank you. Couldn't have done this without your guidance. Thanks again.

[@Rcd872]

Dude, thanks so much for the detailed video on getting to the diffs on mini erevo. It’s an advanced project but with your video, easy peezy. You rock! How about a video on gearing. It’s so important in RC but it’s a bit complicated. Help a brother out. Lol. Thanks

[@GenesisRC]

For anyone that has it, I suggest you use acetone to clean all the METAL parts. It helps clean it up a lot, and you just have to dip the parts in, wait a couple minutes, pull it out and give it a good wipe!

[@kapetsu9657]

thanks alot i was doing it with toothbrush took forever

[@GenesisRC]

+Kapetsu or if you don't want to deal with chemicals q-tips is what I normally use

[@gustavosoares2357]

what grease r u using ?

[@dronesetc9769]

just bought two mini erevos that need diff gears replaced (gears look worn out) , thanks for the video.

[@marcgallant5270]

Ordered the Hot Racing front and rear aluminum bulkhead + front and rear Hot Racing diffs.

[@BigCarKilla]

Interesting! My Hobbyking Nitro Circus 1/16 MT diff looks exactly the same!

[@rcsendandblast1579]

Totally awesome Brutha. I need videos like this for when I need to do work on my Merv 👊😎. Big thanks for making this video ✌️

[@itsmeericb]

I just anxiety watching the disassembly of the diff. 🤯😄 I would be so worried I wouldn’t get it back together again! Are there people you can take your car to who can do this? Haha! Great and very informative video! 👍

[@meademorgan6614]

Awesome video, I just ordered a1/16 Slash so I will be doing this real soon. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@90Kenny]

My slash has this weird low speed wobble. I've installed new knuckle bearings, HR knuckles, axle stubs, wheels and still there's a wobble. I will have to open up the rear differential and change out those bearings. Hopefully that fixes it so thanks for the how to on this!

[@RCcarRookie]

Great video my brother! I enjoy your videos.

[@mokings23]

This is a great shot video. Good job Man!! 👌

[@sitlos.]

Great job on all ur vids. Keep up the good work. Can u show us how to set toe and camber manually, without the gauges. Thanks and appreciate the time u put into these, super helpful!

[@magnusjohansson295]

Oh, I figured it out! Haven't been fiddling with any RC for years so my skills were a bit rusty...

[@davidboyer2452]

helped me out thanks man best video for differentials

[@snizzard9730]

thank you so much @darkeclipticheart for making this video. I am not new but i did not know how to shim the diffs. Thank you so much man! I subscribed!

[@rannoa]

Try using a big syringe(without the needle of course) for storing and applying the grease. Makes it alot easier, faster and cleaner. That is what I use.

[@rcsendandblast1579]

Huge love bro. Thanks a bunch for the video. I just put my shim in and Voilla I have a beautiful merv👊😎Nice job I sure Did with your help here.

[@areonatkinson3807]

Thanks. Very helpful. You've saved me some $$$$ and must of all time. Thanks

[@RadioControl360]

I need to shim the diffs on my MERV...great video 👍👍

[@2hyper517]

Excellent instructions! I thank you for doing this!

[@thehammer211]

Your videos are great bro! Very helpful.

[@dustinrossi9384]

8 years ago? The video quality is amazing

[@greggaxiola]

Wow! XLNT Maintenance Vid !! Thanks sooo much. GR8

[@bom8067]

Awesome video thank you for taking the time and making video very helpful 👌👍👏

[@hilham89]

Yeah I'm not to sure about it only goes in one way. Had to do this with my rear diff and I put the rear duff in backwards because I put it in the way it turned easier and got it back together and the back wheels went backwards while the front wheels went forward

[@rcreviews9894]

thanks for taking the time to make this video, I just have a question though, why would I need to do this ? just to clean it? or is this part known to get damaged easily hopefully not cause this process seems complicated its like rebuilding the truck

[@LastBastian]

Wondering the same thing here. Also how do you know if these need shimmed or not? Wish someone would answer.

[@Destirb]

Shim your diffs, it makes them stronger and it wont strip

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Bastian, it pushes the diff gears together, so that they won't strip out.

[@acereport8939]

Ben Pyka They start “clicking” and using some shims seems to fix the problem. It may be more of an issue with the VXL versions as mine were “clicking” the first day on 2 different 1/16 brand new vehicles straight out of the box. The hobby store I got them from recommended using some shims and it’s been working for years, however, that “clicking” recently returned. I’m debating weather or not I should invest in an aftermarket differential or maybe even an aluminum diff housing as I’ve already got some shims in the original diff.

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Nice video, I will do this when I get a 1/16 e revo!

[@lalljp]

Traxxas seems to make maintenance as difficult as possible. Why does everything have to come apart to get to the differentials??

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer is amazing Wonder if it can be used a diff fluid instead of silicon

[@do5e]

This is an awesome video.. much appreciated!

[@joelljungberg9969]

great video man! keep up the good work!

[@infomutt2339]

Simply AWSOME!!!!!!

[@davidsimek3722]

Please, does the diff washer for E-Revo 1/16VXL has any item code? TRA???? I like your How To videos much, it is really helpful, great job!

[@joshuakent3972]

It may be a little late but it's TRA1985

[@iceplanetchris2052]

Thank you so much for making this video Jason.You've helped me so much by making this vid because I need to replace my rear diff on my Merv and clean up my front diff.My merv's theme is blue and black and you are great when it comes to coming up awesome rc names and I wanted to ask you if you could come up with a good name for mine?I would really like if the name was aggressive and tough sounding.Thx for taking the time to read my comment and keep up the great work.😃

[@rterc1171]

iceplanetRC bruth would be good

[@touretteslife]

Thanks this is amazing! Much needed.

[@pman1902]

super video !!! many thanks you are my hero of today !

[@michealcox3005]

Thanks for the video you are very helpful keep up the good work

[@joebaker6514]

Great video what is your gear ratios on this car?

[@owen4255]

Nice video, very detailed! But for a noob like me, I kinda decided just sell my revo instead after watching lol

[@harzenduro]

When shimming the differential, how do I know how many shims I need?

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you!!

[@kdclt]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@hansnsnananna3933]

I just rebuilt my diffs, but they don't turn when I tighten the screws. Do you have any idea what I might have done wrong?

[@leolux09]

This was exactly what I needed to see. My front diff is shot. smmfh

[@VikingDudee]

I just bought a Mini e-revo, do you think I should shim it, idk if Traxxas ever fixed the problem or not, Thanks!

[@TheBaconator2121]

Yes you should definitely shim the diffs. Traxxas has not yet fixed this issue, and there is not much aftermarket options for diffs in the traxxas 1/16 models. As soon as you start running on 2 or 3s lipo, the diffs will likely strip eventually. Another thing that may help is to install a center differential into your car. It will help limit the power going to the rear wheels. This also makes the car handle a decent bit better, but unfortunately will stop the wheelies unless you use a high viscosity fluid in the center diff. Not mandatory though :)

[@qbasic43]

Thank you SO much for this video!

[@Fernandodcj]

THANK YOU BEST vídeo of KZbin about this car

[@thanakislupusthesaltywolve7208]

Great video thanks for all the help

[@danbac0819]

Hi, Appreciate these videos, I'm wondering if you have any videos on slayer pro diff vids?

[@diegocastro8772]

Hey what springs do you use Black and Tan or all green and what shock oil do you use? And do you use a different spring in the front too.

[@ernestboucher5745]

Great demonstration

[@daviddelgado5954]

im looking for the e-revo vxl 1/16 differential housing. Had a very hard front impact and the two ends that goes inside the chasis area where the diferential join broke apart and lost front differential and support. Do you know where I can find it?

[@SteelCityRC]

If the diff gears in my merv are making a slight grinding noise on heavy acceleration will the gears need replaced or will shimming take care of the issue? It is alot of work for them to grind still after shimming and reinstalling. Also I didn't see you shim the front diff. Is it not necessary? Great video BTW!!

[@darkeclipticheart]

Gorley's Garage In The front differential I tend to use just one shim. In the back I tend to use two. I am not too sure if shimming will get rid of the grinding. It could be a couple things causing that. My guess would be that the diff housing is warped in one way or another and the gears aren't aligned properly. There is a good chance that shimming will take care of the problem but I won't guarantee it.

[@SteelCityRC]

darkeclipticheart Thanks man! I am more into my 5th scale but love all the tricks I can do with the merv. The grinding is very minimal and I haven't ran it since that day it started. Hate to be a pain but what shims did you use?

[@darkeclipticheart]

Gorley's Garage team associated shim #21141

[@SteelCityRC]

darkeclipticheart Thanks Bro!!!

[@Impetuss]

Replace, i had the same issue and the gears were bad

[@furiousrc3020]

I have a brand new one and it is 4x4 it's just a 1/16 summit with gravedigger stuff

[@icebjorn7453]

I've tried replacing my rear diff on my e revo 1/16 vxl but it did not work. i guess i need to shim?

[@gregoryhines7]

Hey do you still recommend the different diff fluids even if you have the center diff kit installed?? Thanks

[@crazylarryjr]

One tip, putting the shaft in dry is not good forthe o ring, a little oil might prevent tearing and sort of help the seal work properly

[@minimat098]

hi i remove my diff for change fluid when i rebuilt the whole thing and i dont know why but i can't put the drive shaft screw it look to big thanks for the help

[@choke666]

U R A STUD! THANKYOU VERY MUCH! YOU'RE A LIFESAVER! :)

[@RessQ_music]

What about gears, that are right near motor? Do they need to be oiled too?

[@GeneralHobbies]

perfect. thanks for the time!!

[@leolux09]

Quick question. What’s the name of those Proline wheels on the Merv, at the end?