Losi Baja Rey V2 Front Diff and a few things noticed

[@scaleworksRC]

Thanks for showing us noobies what to look out for. Seeing the internals, you really get an appreciation of the quality and why these cars aren't cheap. Very impressive if you ever worked on the full scale stuff.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

The front end coming off is nice

[@samoanpride753]

Guy your attention to detail is fricken insane! Another killer video boss!

[@reginalp1997]

Do, you the mesh is preset? from Losi.

[@rcguygarage]

🤷 yes the mesh is set from factory with the motor mount making it easy for whoever is building the units however they do it👍

[@Lagzalot77]

Its set perfect too...I have driven the v2 Rhino Rey very hard very often and its never stripped, chipped , or even wore down either of the pinions it comes with

[@twanmcnasty4012]

Good morning from Detroit.😊 thanks for the video.......

[@BigKidsRC]

Great hands on video bro !!Im loving this losi truck!!👊

[@rcguygarage]

It's a slick unit

[@carlosrodas8762]

@@rcguygaragehey can u possibly help me diagnose my Baja Rey 2.0 I notice my front wheels are stiff and aren’t turning while pull the throttle plz help

[@rcguygarage]

@@carlosrodas8762 do they spin independently of each other by hand while the vehicle is off?

[@carlosrodas8762]

@@rcguygarage yes but when I try pushing them together to one direction they feel stiff

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Have you run the Traxxas UDR? I am kind of torn between the two. Working on my speed run video followed Earls build on the Vendetta and just got a Mad Van having fun with that too.

[@rcguygarage]

Oh yes the UDR is AWESOME but I've used it like it shouldn't be resulting in desperate need of rebuild and the Losi SBR is just the even bigger version and runs great 👍💯

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

@rcguygarage thanks for the info decisions decisions lol

[@rcguygarage]

@@L2theWcarscoffeelife yes always a tough decision. Look up parts and cost vs each also decide size desired and where you might run it. 👍

[@Paul0088]

No stores listing the truck yet in the UK

[@rcguygarage]

WOW that's not cool😳

[@Paul0088]

@@rcguygarage We might not get it over here !! will have to see what happens.

[@rcguygarage]

@@Paul0088 I'm sorry for being ignorant to some things such as that it just doesn't seem fair

[@Paul0088]

@@rcguygarage yea not fair 😔🤞

[@vitodambra72]

@@Paul0088ya i notice that with a lot of the stuff we have over here 🇺🇸, however you guys have some cool stuff that we can’t get, like FTX Forza i really want one bad, however i don’t want to pay $1000 . And once it is available for you guys it’s at least 30-40% more in price then here..i don’t get it at all & it’s totally not fair!

[@applefordguy76]

Thanks for the vid! Mine will be at my door this Monday, and I have yet to see anyone put out a vid for the teardown of this machine. Only a few reviews and bashing.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Don’t forget to feed the fish in the fish tank 😮

[@lowandslowcrawlers]

Can the 2.0 front double shock set up be put on the older version of the baja rey?

[@rcguygarage]

You can but financially it wouldn't make sense as the provisions for mounting are not there you'd be better off buying either a complete new unit or possibly seeing if you could find a roller and throw your electronics in it.

[@lowandslowcrawlers]

@rcguygarage what?? You said yes and no lol... So the upper and lower a arms don't bolt right up to the older baja rey?

[@grimmone6213]

thank you very much! i was chasing that front end chatter, will get weather stripping

[@Dos_Rc]

I’ve decided This is gona be my next Rc 🤣 thanks Rc guy

[@rcguygarage]

The more I dive into this thing the more I like it and I'm not even driving it doing this stuff 🤣😂

[@BattleBornG]

What else is holding that engine in? I removed the 3 bolts but something is keeping the engine from dropping down. Also, can you do a video on accessing and working on the center diff? Having a tough time getting to this, even wit the cage off.

[@applefordguy76]

I want to build some sort of support for the front clip, as I have seen in vids allot of flex of the front body panel. I know they dont stay new forever, but these machines cost allot of $$, I believe in damage prevention. Can't wait till I get this awesome looking truck. Especially since I own a 1:1 scale bumpside Ford. :)

[@rcguygarage]

Yes, the replacement body parts are definitely fairly expensive because you have to buy them all. Not just a hood or a fender but the complete set

[@Lagzalot77]

Thanks for the in depth look at the 2.0 front end..I drive the v2 Rhino Rey almost daily and its due for repair/upgrades lol...My rear axle was shot so I updated to the 2.0 version...Confirmed direct fit but you need to buy the new outdrives, dogbones, and stub axles too...Not going to upgrade to the 2.0 front end setup...Keeping the sway bar and the front doesn't need 4 shocks like the rear does...Thinking about getting the 2.0 cage and F-100 body since my cage is broke in a few spots and my body is looking very rough lol...Love the Baja Rey it just feels satisfying to drive and watch...Working on them can be a pain lol but worth it

[@lowandslowcrawlers]

The double shock front end bolts up to our older trucks? I have a video on my baja rey build on my channel

[@lowandslowcrawlers]

The 2.0 cage and body fit the 1.0 version??

[@Lagzalot77]

@@lowandslowcrawlers For the double shock front to fit you likely have to buy the whole cage, new body, plus the mounting buttons anyways since the front gage part is different on the 1.0...The chassis cage mounting holes are the same on both versions so yes it will fit...Only difference and why the chassis are a different part number is because the 2.0 has tiny wings by where the new front bulkhead sits like the Rock/Hammer Rey have

[@lowandslowcrawlers]

@nonya1598 thank you for the info.. prob just keep my v1.5, it's a beast.. guess I'll keep looking for a good UDR for cheap

[@rcjunkie260]

Great wrenching video on the losi trophy truck!! Try and remove all the plastic body standoffs. They will go flying when working on the truck. I've watched a few go flying on me. Save yourself the headache of loosing one. This winter both my trophy trucks are getting the 2.0 parts. Watching what you just did tells me the parts are interchangeable. Thank you for that!!!

[@Lagzalot77]

I just glue mine on lol...can confirm the 2.0 axle fits on the v2 truck but u need to buy the new internals of the axle too

[@rcjunkie260]

@@Lagzalot77 cool!! I'm looking to do front arms and all four shocks. And the tranny case for the bigger bearings. I have the SSD front diff case and rear third member for the bigger bearings.

[@ooowilbur]

When you overload it with grease(utter butter), the grease WILL get into the BEARINGS AND create a "resistance", drag brake effect and will cause the front end (truck) to nose dive (lawn dart) when landing a jump !!! Use very little HEAVY GREASE, UDDER IS TOO THIN , ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF UDDER TO THE HEAVY GREASE (SMALL AMOUNT) !! THis also will happen if silicone leaks out of diff !!!!

[@rcguygarage]

👍

[@scannon3213]

Nice unit but out my donut range for now 😮lol 🎉always enjoy the videos bro 😎

[@rcguygarage]

This particular one could be worth trading up to it maybe releasing something you don't use anymore😳

[@austinmealey880]

Do you know if a front diff from the original BR will fit in a BR2.0?

[@Snakeguy357]

How reliable is that Allen set?

[@yonicozac]

I would recommend, that for working on the truck, everytime its much easier to remobe the cage than the body panels. less screws and the chassis is much more accesible

[@nofreerides7033]

Good morning guy …air compressor is a must to prevent debris buildup 👍👍👍 and saw you checked slop on drive shaft but any issues with gear mesh without shims??? Looks like a fun one to work on 👍👍👍

[@rcguygarage]

No seen issue with mesh at that moment 😳

[@Pauly_______]

Should have been a shim on both bolt holes. Check the break away diagram

[@rcguygarage]

Come on guy 😳 you know I can't read 🤣😂 yeah that's what I was saying from what I saw they look like there was an impression in the plastic doesn't seem like any adverse issue if anything it's allowing the motor mount to slot in tighter maybe stopping that debris from getting into the channel that I found with the motor

[@Pauly_______]

As far as debri getting in. That wishful thinking lol. My Super Rock Rey still gets it.If anything you may need to grind an edge down more so the door opens easier.

[@rcjunkie260]

@@rcguygarage on the motor door glob on grease to the foam strip. 1/4 inch of grease at least, this will catch alot of dirt from getting in to the tranny gears. That is how both my Baja Rey's came from factory and I've been changing out the grease and replacing about every 6 to 8 runs.

[@Hillbillypunk]

"not super loose, not wicked tight." Idk what that means, but I like totally understand. 😅

[@rcguygarage]

@@Hillbillypunk slick that's wicked pissah 👍

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@rcguygarage I had a girlfriend in Highschool that moved from Boston to San Diego. She did everything in her power to hide her accent, but every now and then she'd say some word that I'd never heard in my life. Like, davenport. Or, bureau. I'm also an uncultured swine.

[@rcguygarage]

@@Hillbillypunk it's all good the Boston accent is terrible

[@Hillbillypunk]

@@rcguygarage are you sure man? I probably sound like Spicoli from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" lol

[@rcguygarage]

@@Hillbillypunk 😜👍💯👊 HOLY CRAP GUY now that's a MOVIE🤣😂

[@davidwise-barton992]

I’m working on my Summit

[@rcguygarage]

Nice👍💯👊

[@GarcBomber]

Pretty robust diff set for that scale!

[@rcguygarage]

Yes looks good

[@Paul0088]

Boom 🎉

[@rcguygarage]

Got that MULTI PASS hooked up

[@Paul0088]

@@rcguygarage Big Bada Boom 🎆

[@rcguygarage]

@@Paul0088 every time you say that it makes me want to watch the movie 🤣😂 It's a family favorite

[@Paul0088]

@@rcguygarage Do it,🤘 and don't forget to ask about the red button on the side 🍿🍿

[@paulsheehan6434]

No UK 😢😢😢

[@Zee2Sea]

I have agonised over this truck and the Mojave 4s. I know they are different in their architecture and how they go about the job. I’ve abandoned many carts umming and arghing need to pull the trigger on one.

[@franksluga8790]

That UDR NEEDS 1million in the centre diff , Looks like urr getting soft guy ,

[@rcguygarage]

Hey don't be poking my midsection 😂🤣😂🤣

[@franksluga8790]

@@rcguygarage LOL, you are definitely in love with this UDR imposter but I need a UDR , but that thing dose haul the mail🫡🫡🤌🤌😆😆