RC ADVENTURES - Portal Axles: What Are They?! Install on my Trail Finder 2 RC4WD

PORTAL AXLES for my YOTA! I have had these for about 2 months & finally I have had the time to get them installed. I figured I would cover what portal axles are, and what their uses are - for our new viewers and for folks that are interested in how they work. Are they beneficial to you?! Very possible. By installing these portal axles, I am able to effectively lift the differential housing away from the low clearance hang-up issues - and at the same tim by transferring the load of each axle to Dual same 15t Gears per side.. the work is cut in half by load sharing. Easier on my ESC, Easier on my motor, and easier to turn these tires when there is sticky mud everywhere. Use lots of grease!
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Extra Front Axle Housing: amzn.to/2i7tRWn
Get these Portal Axles at RC4WD Here: bit.ly/2z8PCQp
Specifications:
CNC Machined
Billet Aluminum
Smooth Anodized Coating
OEM Fit
Heat Treated Steel
Gear Ratio: 1 : 1
Weight: 3.56oz / 101g
What's Included:
2x Portal Cases
2x Rear XVD Steering Units
1x Front XVD Steering Units (Long)
1x Front XVD Steering Units (Short)
4x 15T Gear
4x Bearing 5 x 11 x 4mm
2x Bearing 5 x 10 x 3mm
2x Bearing 5 x 9 x 3mm
4x M2 x 6mm SHCS
Note from RC4WD: "If you want to install RC4WD Portal Front Axles for Yota Axles (First Gen) (Z-A0098) on the rear, disassemble Rear Axle, install Yota Ultimate Scale Cast Axle (Front) and RC4WD Rear Lock-Out set for Yota Portal Axles"
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[@TheRealRCSparks]

What is the Favourite RC in your Garage?!

[@BryanAnguiano]

RCSparks Studio dont have none :/

[@FordFan01]

RCSparks Studio My Trail Finder 2!

[@tannerroach1644]

RCSparks Studio I've got a rc4wd tf2 and even tho it doesn't have a lot travel in suspension but it's so realistic

[@hectorlopez7820]

Custom impala stockcar

[@douglas_erickson0285]

RCSparks Studio my deadbolt

[@rccrazy7495]

Trx 4 hands down awesome trail runner. Dead bolt for comps. Love the portals.

[@pug2o5]

Portals with a gear reduction are also much nicer on diffs as they take some of the load off the diff centre. Rock crawlers use these and can get away with a much smaller diff centre and the portal does the majority of the gear reduction. Cool to see them in R/C

[@myhonchosg]

Nice set of portal axles! Thanks for sharing the build! 👍🏼

[@Legoman585]

The RC4WD portal axles don't have gear reduction. They definitely lift your pumpkin but both gears on each side are 15 tooth. Its still 1:1 gear ratio.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

You're right.. reduction is a confusing word - I should have said load-sharing

[@1breematt]

That's what I thought :D

[@superbee]

ALWAYS my go-to page to see ideas of what I want to do to my builds....thanks!

[@jessev4615]

Loving these style videos & running videos of course. Love working on my trucks. Axial scx-10 gen 1X2, wraith , summit , yeti score & this mouths favorite my trx 4 defender. Loving the portal style axles on the rocks & the trail. Great video

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I love the winter because we get more of these build videos. I still don't own a single R/C vehicle but know way more about them than I should. As 4+ years of watching this channel will do that to you. Side note I just went back to see when I subscribed and I think it was around winter of 2012. I found a comment of mine from 4 years ago on "Skate park pain 5" But I also remember project overkill being built so it could have been earlier.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Yes x9, you have been with us for so many years now.. your one of our OG's! We are #RCFamily

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

For sure. One of these days I will meet ya in person then like 4 years from that finally buy a decent R/C car.

[@NordicRC]

Thanks for sharing. It was interesting to have a look inside these portal axles.

[@alexcordell4989]

RC portal axels... I've seen it all now! Such a cool addition to any scale trail rig!

[@rockinrc4146]

Looks Awesome Medic. Can't wait to see it run.

Nice build and the trialfinder has now a very good ground clearance with the portal axles......thumbs up my friend 🔝🔝👍👍

[@BraxxJuventa]

Awesome tutorial Medic! Thanks again! :)

[@usdmsilvia]

More rc info that is greatly appreciated, and now more of a reason to buy or build a crawler.

[@zbearusmc]

Wow that truck is sick and so are those Axel's!!!

[@donarmstrong7603]

I love the look of that truck, nice job.

[@BryanAnguiano]

Well I dont think I am going to use this knowledge any time soon, but learned something new

[@jazzyjair]

A cool trick that I did with my TF2 was mounting my tires backward on the stock RC4WD steelies. The exact number escapes me at the moment but the track width is increased by around 10-15 mm per axle... The rig became more stable when leaning to the side and when on the ass end. This mod helped with stability and with correct tire placement on your obstacles and with the great help of geometry, helped with that extra pumpkin clearance. The other thing I did which a lot of people steered clear of was the overdrive of the front axle as it is a pain in the arse to do and definitely takes a bit of RC experience to do correctly. This was the best thing I have EVER done to my rig. Doing the old trailfinder backflip on steep inclines or serious ledges was near eliminated, Turning was increased and the precision I got driving, crawling, extreme crawling, in the high current or algae infested river ways -a total driving rig. The only downside I found with this was the serious mud bogging which I do very little of but the mod works adversely. I am working on a solution to that this years season... Anyone interested in an almost too good driving TF2 or wants improved crawling with precision or simply wants to try something new, just continue on this thread...comment...whatever we call this...and happy trailing

[@RcNickster709]

WOW!! Looks awesome Medic!! I can see this as being a great upgrade to have. Thanks for sharing.. :)

[@droopy4thecats]

It blows my mind the detail on these scale crawlers. I installed a set of chromoly axles on my jeep, other than the size, the visuals are uncanny. Great vid. Seen these portal axles installed on side-by-sides. You better toss some on your RZR Medic.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Great update, Mack!

[@MitchJohnson-uu5uf]

Nice how to and one of my favorite RCs has to be the orange rock bouncer.

[@ShenRC]

So pretty! love those axles!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Yeah man!! They sure look great under this machine .. Ill put them to the test soon enough!

[@scotty555babe]

Great video as always, been tempted with this on my G1

[@riley77487]

Your videos are so awesome I love rc sparks it’s amazing keep up the good work

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hey man, this is a group effort - I couldnt do this show without viewers like you bud - Thanks for commenting!

[@jamiepetrakovitz4238]

Nice!! Now we need to see her crawl!

[@tommyfree4736]

That's awsome. It means anyone can now have these axles on any rig really with a bit of modding

[@davidm8403]

Wow! Nice upgrades there.. Been a subsrciber for a few days now.. Well, what can i say.. I'm new in RC Vehicles and still trying to find the right one for me.. It has been a great help looking and watching all your videos thoroughly.. Still not really decided which one to buy though.. Kudos! From the Philippines!

[@toyotaguy1984]

Great video. Love the tutorials and how to videos. 😊

[@fastkrt10]

Awsome tutorial. Have to get some of these.

[@taylorandsonsgarage]

Looks good wish I had one !

[@michaelthomas3262]

That is a Great Tuning for a Great Rig 👍🏻

[@noeysfastrc3291]

Great tutorial brother 👍

[@brianclark5255]

Awesome video as always

[@joebaldwin3091]

nice!..love my trx4 bronco with portal axles there quiet genius...😎

[@eb1507]

Good job still can't wait for the bumblebee dually

[@NoisyKayakAdventures]

has olways great man :) , thanks for all this videos you make. a greeting and happy weekend from this other side 👍

[@christopherfranks7627]

Great vid! Thinking of a good set of trail/crawlers for the sun and I and this video helped a ton.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

I am really happy to hear that Chris.. Father Son time is an AWESOME time when RC'ing!

[@christopherfranks7627]

Were just up in lloydminster! Love watching your videos!

[@JW28LTP]

Awsome truck man

[@johnw2232]

great how to video thanks for the info

[@zacharystrueder7739]

Great video again

[@jamesshaw5590]

Very interesting, and informative. Good job my friend.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

WOW!, James!! How are you dude! Its been ages brother.. I was beginning to think you were gone :) Glad to see you

[@jamesshaw5590]

RCSparks Studio still here, and smiling with you my friend 😎

[@nunodias3331]

Cool video, nice tutorial... i realy like to watch you videos

[@ricklewis950]

Love the blue and exocage

[@chriswabinga9695]

Sweet rig, thanks for the video.ima a visual learner, mow iwant portal axles

[@EliKazmaier]

awesome good job medic i dont have a trail truck yet but i under stood that great job

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hey man, I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the video today! Thank you :)

[@EliKazmaier]

no problem i love watching you man

[@greggadams1]

Another cool video, cheers Medic. Correct me if I'm wrong though, those portal axles don't have any reduction in gear ratio, they're 1:1, they'll reverse the tire direction. Look awesome though and lifts the yota even higher, looks on point 👌 👌 👌 👌

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Correct.. I should have said Load Sharing.. :) My bad !

[@hagaxxx]

Amazing man great video. No I finally understand what a portal is. 😊👍

[@andyrichey1192]

Awesome medic Love it I just got my trail finder to put together I just got my 30 turn TEK I N combo got to do some siring still need a receiver and a steering servo I want to go with high-tech I got the HSR 9370 TH hi tech coming, great-looking rig Love the cage thanks for sharing

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hi Andy!! Hey man.. sounds like your ready to rock.. Literally! haha :) Thanks man.. I always have little surprises.. like the cage - in my magic box of tricks ....

[@christiancasil3726]

Nice build

[@Nickysix6]

Looks awesome Aaron. I always use mip tools. They seem to work the best

[@littlewrangler3]

I love this truck! So amazing looking

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Whats up man... thanks for the great comment on my truck!

[@littlewrangler3]

RCSparks Studio no problem! I petsonally like all your rigs

[@Sticker-Happy]

Pretty cool, potential 4WS setup :) Helical diff setup ftw!!

[@s.c.drives]

That is pretty neat 😉

[@policeswat64]

I like that rear suspension

[@samrebert6410]

Wow ill b getin these for my trail finder 2 but i wonder how well they proform u should do a vid of them on rocky dirt nice vid and very informitive tu man

[@rogerchevelle7231]

Mean looking yota😎😎

[@martinthenetherlands4638]

That's looking great 👌. Don't make to mutch car's rady becaus it is almost the real wintertime then you must work for inside my friend 😊.

[@lamarrmiller9862]

I like this video the body covers was kool 👍🏽

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Whats up Lamarr! Hey man, thanks so much! Im stoked that you enjoyed this video today... Im always on the hunt for neat and entertaining ways to educate and inspire! Thanks for leaving a comment

[@RCKING1]

Great video man!! Funny how the trx4 cones with them stock but these are wayy better quality of course!! (Edit) can you do more like classic videos with good music and great bashing because I'm starting to miss that style of videos!!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

As the seasons are turning cold my friend.. I can help you more.. but as I get older, and as my responsibilities have changed as a Dad and Husband - as well as maintaining our property.. All the while I have a back injury.. I do my very best for you my friend :)

[@Bluembuna79]

what a great idea with the zip ties on the axle.

[@Chris38908]

Sweet truck medic

[@Bobodeman]

I might get a new rc soon. What would you recommend. $100-$300aud gotta be a 4x4 offroader with some flex for a beginner 4x4er

[@glenn4209]

Love it

[@RickL-jf8ug]

Great video learned alot once again thank you medic,your tf2 is looking real good,like to see it out on the trail before the snow hits..hint hint..i have 2 favorites,ones my scx10 trail honcho ive been upgrading for some time now so its pretty well set up, but im currently building another toyota (88 sr5 body)on another scx10 chassis i required which is becoming my new favorite.thanks for the vid bud keep it up.cheers medic

[@mikemiller8687]

That's awesome. Peace

[@fbiofficial8298]

Great video Aaron

[@RCKING1]

limitless rc eh it's u

[@fbiofficial8298]

_RC_KING_ ha its you

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hey Limitless, thanks so much for taking the time to see the film today - and even more - for commenting!

[@aaronross3800]

limitless rc thx

[@GRVDGRLIFE4]

Hey dj medic i have a question for you what kind grease do you us in your axles

[@jamesyocum2830]

Ready to see you build a truggy

[@kevensun]

Are those plastic Gmade beadlocks and Gmade tires? My beads don't hold very well but I want to use them on my Twin Hammers. Any way to mod the wheels to hold better?

[@TheTankRC]

Wow already at 3,700+ views already, that's just nuts, keep up the good work my fellow Canadian friends.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hi Tank! Good to see you man.. hey, thanks so much!

[@ohmygodcaiden]

RCSparks Studio bro good job on the vid can you recommend a good rc crawler around 1000$

[@adamhudson6812]

Would like to have these on my Bronco Ascender, will these work for that?

[@charleswakelin7074]

nice axles !

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Whats up dude!! Thanks man.. you will really like these. They are excellent to look at.. but I want to test them

[@tracybloomer355]

Hey buddy.. im new to this put portal axles on my rgt86100 looks good. Now how do I fix the gears so they go the same way?🤔🤔

[@planetmercurygaming]

amazon says it does not ship to canada for the driver set? are you not in canada?

[@skagerstrom]

One more good thing : On the Traxxas you'll probably get less tourqe twist, as a certain percentage of the tourqe transfer happens in the portals. Meaning the main driveline from the gearbox to the diffs can run at a higher speed - transfering less tourque - thus reducing tourque twist. This particular set do seem to (if my eyes arnen't tricking me) have the same size on both the gears - so no gear reduction benefit here.

[@mobgma]

Love my TRX4

[@stephenpierce6716]

Man I've been really wanting that

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Its an awesome truck. I have to say - one of my favourites of all time

[@desiignvortex8765]

Will these portal axles fit on the gmade komodo

[@jakestone4675]

Going to use those portal axles for an upcoming TTC?

[@BlindDude]

Doesnt this reverse your tire rotation? You dont mention it. easy enough to switch motor wires I guess?

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Yup, I was going to address this in the next film. My esc reverses polarity.. I forgot to mention it

[@janvergara8620]

Are these portal axles still available? I checked it’s not on RC4WD’s website anymore and can’t find them anywhere.

[@boshmo1]

What tires are those that you are using?

[@michi2.2.73]

Nice

[@warpig24v81]

Old but still loving it great video just got into crawling made a few videos on my channel keep up the great work I just ordered my set of portals for my truck and a new ECO Power Wp 120t steering servo but now my tires hit my shocks any Suggestions

[@erikhelbing2929]

Love my portal axles on my 65 VW, turns my 35's like nothin'.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Bahaha... !

[@tonyromano6220]

What brand is the blue bearing?

[@Bagman57]

I have a TRX-4 and found out I couldn't use RC4WD 1.9 wheels. I got a new set of RC4WD 1.9 Raceline Monster Beadlock wheels and can't use them with the portal axles. In fact the inside diameter of any wheel needs to be at least 38mm to be able to use them with the portal axles. I got a set of SSD 1.9" Steel Trail Beadlock Wheels (Black) and a set of their new Portal Brass Weights for the front axle. The weights are very heavy 75g/2.64oz each and are easy to install. They replace the outer plastic portal covers. I did it with the axle on the truck. I also have 3oz of lead weight in each front wheel and 2oz in each rear wheel.

[@keelanbc3992]

Hey Aaron what do u think the best beginner rc crawler is? I really love the crawler videos and rock crawling in general and want to get one. But not sure what’s the best. And suggestions??

[@TheRealRCSparks]

My friend - I wish I could say for you - as it is all personal choice. Some Brands to investigate would be Axial Vaterra RC4WD Traxxas, HPI and GMade. These are a few of the mainstream brands of good, current quality. RC4WD is super scale stuff - while the other brands are more "General Trail Trucks"

[@keelanbc3992]

RCSparks Studio alright I see thank your for the advice. Can u make a backyard crawling videos or a videos on your rock pile soon??😁. Love the channel

[@northhankspin]

cool!!

[@legalizedwheelies2656]

Wait so in theory you could put a servo on the rear axle and make your truck all wheel steer! You should try it and see if it works

[@blakeracingmotorsports5492]

Great video medic like always are you planning any new build videos coming soon and I was wondering if you have thought about get one of the 1/5 scale monster trucks I have the haniable monster truck and he is highly modified and Ian about 65% done with him I love it and it's a blast to bash and race

[@tinmanstavern]

Getting one or two traxxas slash trucks for Christmas

[@shembaxter7982]

2x4 Slash, My son has a Rustler. :-)

[@sf.5895]

No reduction if both gears are 15t. (All 4 actually) just wanted to point out that minor misdirection. Nice work on everything else.

[@irfanhafeez1341]

Hi Medic, so when will this truck go on auction ? Lol, just kidding bro. Beautiful truck

[@JT-dn4bi]

very nice my son said just go on and send that rc to him lol nice truck can you get them for Scx10

[@Bobodeman]

Ive been trying to find portal axels for awhile. Seen an rc with them. The traxxas trx4

[@markconnors3269]

Would the axels fit my tamiya Hilux high lift Thanks

[@clydem7899]

If the portal boxes have only two gears, the wheels are gonna turn backwards aye?

[@krakow0457]

Where can I get RC Sparks decals?? I think they would look great on the monster truck I’m getting, thanks

[@TheRealRCSparks]

I give away a set almost everyday on my Facebook page :)

[@krakow0457]

Oh ok thanks mate I’ll have a look

[@justusshimanski1665]

nice