New Traxxas Sledge Maintenance Tear Down part 1 damage report?

[@bigtrev71]

Love the tear down view you are giving us, with what you find. AWESOME. Thanks

[@illhairacing3543]

In my opinion I feel like it’s a great car even for a first rc it still really great, Nice tear down Earl!🔥💯honestly I love watching you take apart the cars because your very informative

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 I did see a lot of spots rocks get stuck and over time could cause issues unless it’s cleaned out 👍👍💯💯

[@danemart1842]

I love this beast. Great insight as usual. I have blown out two drive cups with rocks getting in. The design provides lots of space between the body and the chassis for debris to funnel in at the front tires. I have slid a piece of galvanized 1/2" welded wire (3" x 3"), vertically, into the chassis. Just in front of the motor and servo. It has helped keep the large rocks from getting under the body at the front. Thanks for the upload.

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

Impressive tear down with information on what to keep an eye on for potential problems, that's why you are well appreciated. Greetings Earl.

[@twrecks116]

These Tear-Down Videos are Fun and Informative to Watch! You Make them Interesting and Easy to Follow Along! 👍👍🏆😎

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

great detailed tear down.. I love watching people tear down there rc,s. especially rc,s I don't own. always something to learn... ps. I keep servo extention kits on hand. the metal plugs male and female plus the plastic parts they go in..so you can make custom extentions and splitters to run extra lights and or fans. always comes in handy. favorite part of the hobby for me. I own a solder guy like rc guy garage. mines a radio shack version. some day I'll buy a nice solder gun. but the big lug gets hot fast and works great. lol

[@Bluecuban71]

Great video , nice to see no damage 👍 Sledge is proving to be a solid truck ! 👏

[@jeremystewart1785]

Fixing the Slege with a small sledge after it got hammered .... perfect fix! 😄 Well designed vehichle it seems durable for sure. As always great step by step breakdown.

[@Pswans509]

14k sweet! I shared both your videos on FB too. We will be at 15k this month!

[@moereefer]

Great job u put in the time Earl. Best reviews u can get. Anywhere. Thanks brother thanks

[@cyclonerc1625]

14K Subs & Climbing Congrats Earl. 🙏 for all the Awesome content. 👊✌

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks should be 4 weeks to give the rc’s away 💪👍👍

[@cyclonerc1625]

@@earlmoorhead5555 This is Freaking Awesome I have a chance at a Sweet A$$ Birthday present all Thanks to. Earl, Game Changer & Basher Queen. To All of you, I say Thank you for sharing this Opportunity with all of us. Good luck to you all. 🙏💯👍👊✌

[@kevinmagiera9157]

Great decision 👍🏻 I don’t have a crawler, but I think it could be very relaxing 😎 You’re a great guy Earl 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rogueFactor]

i now routinely checking all screws etc out of the box, i didn't do this with the Outcast 8S roller. After installing the guts and takin' it out for a rip.... send style, i realized quickly that two of the shock tower screws which secure into the rear bulkhead were casper. ghosted. i know i didn't mess with them, but i should have cause i didn't even see screw marks on the holes, Also, poercussive maintenance has been around for centuries, i know i use it, sometimes even when i don't need to.

[@chadbiermann3380]

Nice video Earl. That is the first teardown video that I've seen. Glad everything seems to be holding up. 😊 I like the looks of all the extra bracing this truck has. But it doesn't leave wiggle room for ppl to customize it. At least not without a lot of extra work going into it. I don't have one. That's based on what I've seen and heard so far. At least it's a solid truck stock.

[@bucksrcs1583]

Looking forward to the second part to the video. Always got to check for those losse screws and stuff thanks for sharing the video and good info oh ya btw I've never seen a servo wire that long before 💯👍

[@christianpluguez]

Oh snap Earl, Sub count is climbing. Keep doing what you're doing man. Appreciate the uploads!

[@rcsteve3090]

Great inspect job on your sludge brother!👍😁 I'm sure you will have it Earl bash ready in no time! Thanks again man u da master. 🙏

[@johnlujan8706]

You just completely dismantled it. You really get after it for sure.

[@rcboys619]

Great video bro I love how in depth you are.

[@kevinconway6749]

@Earl Moorhead Great informative video with step by step directions for the breakdown. I will be looking forward for part 2 reassemble video but I also wanted to know were there any issues with the aluminum center driveshaft for the vendetta. Thanks for the Great content

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I haven’t installed the drive shaft yet but soon 👍

[@C_J_Edit_z]

The amount of time and money you put into your rcs and your channel is just awesome and very inspiring great video keep cranking out great content!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 let’s get to 15,000 subscribers and beyond!!!!🤩

[@cstone1180]

Earl love these teardown vids man very interesting and i learn alot keep up the good work love this kind of content 👍👍👊👊

[@michaelvankirk3576]

Great video Earl👍👊

[@soundmindtv2911]

That “chassis alignment jig” is 🔥!! 😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😂😂

[@toddo9043]

Hey earl great video as always..... On that rear shaft those markings might be from the shaft wobbling at speed and rubbing on that rear bulkhead support instead of rocks ... All my arrmas do the same thing...... Just a thought.... Keep killing it brother... 💪💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

No in the last video I show removing the body getting needle nose pliers and pulling out the rocks wedged in there rubbing the shaft

[@rcadventures578]

great tear down explanation. A lot of work. 👍

[@danielminic2301]

New to rc and just got a sledge. Haven't driven it yet but I've put a ruler on the chassis. It's curved from factory. I'll be referring to this video before I do a tear down!

[@cmalt-z7171]

Nice to see where all the small rocks hide.

[@jessekormick3796]

Dang I need too check my x max if it has that same problem with the rocks stuck in the diff. 🤙👊. Great find

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Xmaxx the differential not out in the open at all 👍👍

[@jessekormick3796]

Thanks Earl 👍

[@Bikebros27]

Just brought a sledge so great video for future maintenance. I know it has 20mil I. The Center diff but does any 1 know what is in the front & rear

[@vincec9451]

Service Time..TLC. nothing wrong with that keeps ur rigs on point 👍🏽👋🌏

[@420_3RC]

I really enjoy the breakdowns and builds you do. Easy to watch. Is it inevitable the Sledge chassis is gonna bend? Or is it just the super huge sends like you guys give it?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Landed on a big rock off a jump in yesterday run video 👍

[@420_3RC]

@@earlmoorhead5555 ahh that'll sure do it. 👍

[@DB-qm4jx]

Awesome thanks Earl before I get mine it’s nice to see some inter this thing down. I’ll see if you vulnerabilities in the design as he mentioned parts were stones can get stuck and what not but I think it’s reasonable enough if you maintain it. I wonder if afterwhile Traxxas will come out with a V2 addressing some of these what’s your thoughts on that?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I don’t feel traxxas will do a v2 they might make adjustment but no time soon as we’ve seen on the xmaxx and maxx versions

[@DB-qm4jx]

@@earlmoorhead5555 I think your right. If anything it’ll probably be a 1-1/2 2 years of they do. Or at best offer up a thicker chassis or longer chassis I could possibly see. In any case this looks pretty good in my opinion based off of your vids

[@paulclancy9912]

solid basher id say out the box chassis and ring and pinion bearings are more stout than arrmas , i have been converting my arrmas to the there better rtr chassis they should put stock ones to rest way to flimsy i agree . # i like to add drop or two oil to the motor bearings its good and bad the rear bearing is exposed .

[@kevinskeete5331]

I love a good tear down! Good Stuff as usual!

[@rcguygarage]

Where's the straight edge you used to aide in your chassis realignment?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

The table wiggle test push each corner see if it rocks 😱😂😂

[@rcguygarage]

@@earlmoorhead5555 🤣😂

[@alankowalski8781]

Traxxas warranty and customer service is the reason I build cars like I do from the ground up, and also made me quit the hobby. Not only have they never warrantied anything from me from servos, aluminum shock caps that were broken out of the box, motors, esc’s, etc. I also think they are trained to say, “well I have that car and I have never had that problem”. I build my cars from the ground up now, using as little OEM pars as possible. I will not have a sledge until M2C, Vitavon, RPM, and Scorched come to the rescue.

[@rcguygarage]

oh that traxxas is a PILE ALRIGHT 😂🤣😂🤣

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😳😞

[@rcguygarage]

@@earlmoorhead5555 😜😉🤫

[@Brayrfd1192]

​@@rcguygaragearrmas pile you can use the same part on all the 6s lineup Traxxas you're going to have a hard time doing that because they only have two 6s cars available currently (not including the Erevo)

[@gamechangerrc4633]

As always great video and information 👊👊💯💯

[@StevenYDG69]

Bent the chassis on mine. Not mad about it though, direct landing on a curb from 15 ft or so. Bad timing lol

[@JohnnyFromCobraKai]

Another very informative video. Thanks!

[@rcguygarage]

you didn't just use your BLIND eyes to check for chassis straightness did you

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes my black line adjustment and laser eyes the best for a basher build alignment 🤫🤫🤪🤪

[@rcguygarage]

@@earlmoorhead5555 🤣😂👍💯

[@branhamphotos5354]

It's always in the details. Mister. Lol

[@PMLT3400]

I have suspension limiting straps on my ERevo. Do you think the could be used on the sledge?

[@SpAcE-gAdGeT]

I do a simple roll test if it looks and sounds like binding in the bearings then look but if not I'll run it ..

[@jessewilliamson2408]

Earl approved tool! keep it up great videos

[@Rc-ho4sv]

🤯 Always some good content 💯

[@sixstar2067]

I hope somebody makes a custom diff housing so I can use the Sledge diffs in the front and rear of my Kraton. I've got my shim game up and I made custom tool steel pins for holding the large gears onto the drive cup shafts so I rarely break, however the Sledge appears to use similar if not the same front and rear diffs as the E-Revo v2 and those are so much stronger than the Arrma 6S line's.

[@mikegregory8917]

Good video Earl.

[@burn1gotbeats]

wow you took it all the way apart. 😎

[@joserobinson8419]

Great video earl you can show 👍how to brake it down

[@orangemound135]

Wzup Mr.Moorehead!!! Boi, you broke her all the way down. Don't own one. But good knowledge to know. Questions, do you ever go to any rc events or you just bash and have fun by yourself. Just wanted to know. Good video 📹 as usual 👌

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I hit some event in California more on the local side 👍👍

[@chrisbisone4447]

Why would they have open slots on the frt and rear diffs? Seems like they should be encloeed.

[@rcguygarage]

you had better buff and chase the threads on all those screws and holes next time

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Buff 💪💪chase 🐿🐿 threads lol

[@p.s.vanderpool6770]

Do you run Spectrum Batteries in you Sledge? Just noticed the connectors

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I run any battery that fit but normally lectron pro or genace

[@soundmindtv2911]

Yeah, it does look like a pretty great RC overall, but gosh… that high, premium price, and no real warrant coverage makes it feel like they don’t want people like me buying their stuff. They only want people who are rich enough for $800 to be pocket change. People like me need to save up for something like this, and if I were to save up and buy it then find out something like the esc or motor was bad, well, that’d be disappointing. Feels like an expensive kit build would be better to save up for, even if the gratification is delayed. Sorry, Traxxas, people like me want to buy from companies that stand behind their work. If you don’t have enough confidence in your own work to stand behind, then I don’t have the confidence to buy from you. I’ll either buy from a company that does have that confidence, or I’ll build it myself, even if it means missing out on the latest fad.

[@never-stock-rc2968]

2nd!! Dang Earl can't wait to see this vid!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 🔥🔥

[@never-stock-rc2968]

@@earlmoorhead5555 heck yeah!! Just doing some late night wrenching on my k8s exb. So you know how the agfrc 78 kg servo has that special screw for the servo horn? Well it's a special m3.5 and .50 thread pitch and it's not long enough to fit the hot racing servo saver... Super mad.. so I just put the regular horn it came with ... Any who yea that servo horn is hella long haha reefs servo extensions work good I used on for my castle xlx2 Bluetooth module

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Hate running into issues like that video help if ppl show whatcha need so no one would have that issue 👍👍

[@cyclonerc1625]

Notification squad 💯🔥👊👍✌

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 🔥🔥💪

[@reynaldohernandez6777]

legit break down...cool video

[@rcguygarage]

is that a NINJA BLENDER DIFF?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

No bulletproof differential 🤫🤫

[@zachyurkus]

Hey I’m looking through my manual and maybe I’m in a hurry because i need to get my ass in gear for work so I’m not seeing them...but do you have part numbers for the hardened steel optional diff gearing? Not having any issues with mine but I’d love to order a set and have them on hand. Edit: I believe the ring and pinion for the diff’s is 9579R but still can’t find the anything for center

[@HJESR]

Traxxas made a very good basher

[@xgp048]

I would never get this back together

[@mathias4891]

Lol introducing the mind changer!

[@jerryhughes6844]

Alright.... That's your catch phrase😝😜🍺

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes even on a shirt 💪👍👍

[@bobrobinson360]

What are thoes tires on there. And are they belted?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

There the stock tires and not belted

[@KC_2112]

Nice breakdown clean it up and repeat lol

[@jonvoogd511]

You've put that Sledge thru quite a bit of hard bashing over the last few weeks and it looks like it's holding very well. I'd be interested in see what the new gears do for it, faster hopefully definitely should make the motor temperature rise. I wonder how hot the Motor has been get in your bashing it? Nice tear down 😢

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Motor been about 130 to 160 degrees

[@meirdeaph]

Awsome possom

[@khrisyeet8022]

Do you think the option motor screws are the fan mount screws? Love the video. Come on people subscribe so I can take that limitless home!!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Maybe 🤔

[@Todd_G_FPV]

No, I want the limitless lol

[@sale_da_rc_doc4185]

please tell me what tires are these??

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Proline MT

[@sale_da_rc_doc4185]

ty buddy 🙂

[@petervenema9628]

Easy chassis fix 🔨

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Traxxas certified chassis guy here 😱😳😂😂

[@dsjeffress]

UsIng a sledge to fix a sledge👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Alignment tool traxxas certified block of tree 🌲😂😂

[@rickroberts7611]

Riding on the tip🤣🤣

[@dragonballsee]

Yo bruh still subbed

[@loonyversal3396]

Its looks cool, but im happy bashing with my kraton still

[@controlledchaoseffects8325]

If I have to take a truck that I just bought and take it fully apart in less than two weeks……. I’m done!

[@rcguygarage]

🤫looks like this guy has SOFT hands like he's never worked a day in his life and only goes to see the manicurist so he can run his BIG man toys 😜

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes baby hands with Brocken nails and dirt in them 🤫🤫🤫

[@joserobinson8419]

Chop Cut Rebuild

[@stevmstng5165]

Nice 🇺🇸

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

3 pound chassis adjustment tool🤣