RC Slipper Clutch Systems - How To Adjust, How They Work & More!

[@RWT2777]

Great video - just one thing, introduce yourself (kind of like a news anchor does at the beginning of any news cast) - it'll help your audience relate to you better. You're very well spoken, you don't stumble around, you get to the point, explain it well, and are very prepared. You look like a long time pro doing this. Keep it up. Found you via a KZbin search when my 4x4 Stampede wouldn't move very well after installing a new velineon & 17T pinion. I took the spur out thinking I needed to change that, but the replacement I bought was the same size (I was only attempting to do a 54/17 combo to get top speed on the truck). Truck came stock with a 54T spur, so I only needed to change the pinion to the 17T. Unfortunately I messed with the slipper clutch lock nut. What I learned from your video: What the hell the slipper clutch is for - how to adjust the nut just right, and why I might want it loose or tighter in some situations. I know nothing about RC... just started. But your videos have helped put me well on my way. I'm subscribing! Thanks! (Whatever your actual name is.)

[@GoldenStateRCAdventures]

I went through a couple videos on this subject, I found yours most helpful! Thank you for sharing this!

[@swapp308]

Props bro been out of the game 15 years and I'm now getting back into it with my son and a lot has changed. Thanks for the help 👍👍

[@truckerman9836]

Same here just bought a redcat piranha it's a good little cheap RC startup truck. Haven't had an RC since 2004

[@GrubbyPaddler]

I was never in the game but starting out with a secondhand tmaxx… should you be able to make the slipper slip by hand?

[@swapp308]

@Leon Parkhill the tmax that's a bad ass truck and by hand that's gonna be too loose. I would set it on gravel and tighten 1/8-1/4 turn until it takes off without slipping that way it slips when it needs to IE. On blacktop or when landing on jumps

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

Same here!

[@noeysfastrc3291]

Great video of the slipper clutch functionality 👍

[@RCOverloadYT]

+Noeys fastrc thank you!

[@Aro800]

Great video, now I know how to adjust my slipper clutch and know what to look out for.

[@ReimaginedWraps]

What would cause the slipper clutch shaft to bend? My spur gear is wobbling, which in turn is causing my pinion gear to eat through my spur gears. I recently upgraded the motor in my fiesta st rally. About an hour after running it this happened.

[@peacock5737]

Really good video thank you but a 3s battery in my truggy and it was making weird noises under heavy load I checked the lock nut and it was 3 turns from full changed it to 2 1/4 and it’s perfect thank you 🙏

[@Alex-kp2db]

Thanks for using the car that i just bought. Mine came with the nut tightened all the way. Backed it off 3/4 turn. VXL 2WD. Should be safe?

[@MrNasty-ei1zz]

Nice video man do you happen to know what year the Traxxas rustler is you have in this video. I have the same exact one and it like new condition. I'm thinking early 2000s or 2005

[@Powerpickle68]

The number one problem (at least on the traxxas forum) is using the slipper clutch to control wheelies instead of using throttle control.

[@chexzz6424]

Thank you so much this explained everything to me

[@meangrean]

I wonder if you can help me I built a monster 2x4 slash with the vxl motor upgrade. I am using 3s batteries and I have gone thru 2 tranny housings and 4 clutches. When I put everything new and adjusted slipper clutch to 1/4 turn from tight. Within 2 minutes the clutch is so hot and clutch smell that it will burn the housing. What am I doing wrong. And yes I have been braking axles so now I installed extra heavy duty once. Why does it overheat within minutes

[@DOFIXERR]

Awesome vid! Thanks Topher!

[@ghsteagle5567]

Ran into an issue with my 2wd Slash. Showing signs of a loose clutch. Tightened it down and backed it off a 1/2 turn still sounds loose. Idk what's going on now.

[@chuckgrc3011]

Great explanation, thanks!

[@grilledrcsfromtiktok1036]

My rustler 4 x 4 I can’t tighten the bolt because it just slips and I can’t get a good grip on it so it would and slip so I could tighten it how do I tighten it

[@busterstig7830]

Anyone help me I'm having a issue with my slipper clutch on my rock crawler, so had it repaired but started slipping again after 2 days so I'm going to attempt to fix it myself but can I double up the 2 paper hexagon discs either side? FYI it's already tighter than the recommended already too

[@xmaxxfan1857]

Thx for the info I tighten mine to much gotta replace the whole slipper clutch

[@chrisboyce9863]

What causes the friction pads on the slipper clutch to come apart and come out? This has happened twice on a new TMaxx 3.3 during the break in period. The second time it barely made it through a tank of fuel and it was not set too loose when it was installed.

[@garrykennedy5484]

What about holding both rear tires and giving throttle with the expectation of the front wheels coming off the ground about 3 inches? If not, why?

[@traxxasslash2wdbrushless552]

thanx man I kept burning off my teeth on my spur gear u just helped

[@RCOverloadYT]

+traxxas slash 2wd brushless no problem man. Also make sure you have a good gear mesh setting too and the motor mount screws done come loose. Lol ask me how i know. Lol

[@traxxasslash2wdbrushless552]

RC Overload I can't front I burned my spur gear

[@rohanlo-a-njoe5092]

hey there, i think this also has to do with my slipper clutch, but im not sure... My car made a weird noise so i opened it and around te screws, a part of the motor and the lockbolt on the slipper clutch were covered in metal dust. i cleaned it off and made it ready to run again. did i tighten it up to much maybe? or is there something else i should watch out for?

[@cutecatsalert]

Very helpfull to me thank you

[@cd40011]

Hi I have an Evader brushless and the gear box / transmission is blown. From what found is they don’t make specific parts for this model. Can I find after market parts to use to rebuild or is it time for a new rc car?

[@aletop1gg]

Thank u

[@ZxSkyLineKidxZ]

Sometimes my Traxxas E Revo fails to move from a complete stop. It makes a sound as if it is struggling to move or does it mean the battery is about to die?

[@klausbrinck2137]

Would please someone be so kind to tell me the estimated rpm by which such a clutch could securely engage, without destroying it??? I don´t mean the motor-rpm, but the rpm of the turning clutch-plate itself! Thanks for any answers!

[@rodneyconaway2797]

How come the silver circle on the back of the slipper clutch that's mounted to the gear box is spinning freely now smh

[@KineticTaco]

If I drive safely is there damage to a super tight clutch?

[@phillowery5278]

My TMaxx was running fine and suddenly stopped moving but engine continued to run. What would cause this. The vehicle is only one week old and finished break in.

[@adamb2619]

Check that the clutch bell and spur gear are still engaged. The motor mount holding the engine may have loosed from the chassis with the vibrations. If so, take the screws out, apply a small dab of blue loctite and set the correct spacing of the clutch and slipper.

[@zombiedspotrc455]

Did you ever figure out the problem?

[@ToastThingz]

Does anyone have a extra? I need a motor and a high stall slipper clutch i would really appreciate it

[@BILLYBOBJRYT]

Mines fully it but still acts like it’s lose

[@jerryvolpini7987]

You need to replace the clutch shoes, most likely.

[@briscosmith7607]

I took apart my entire car just to learn that my lock but is

[@GottiRC]

its not a rubber grummit, its a nylon lock nut

[@juanparrilla7970]

Whts wrong if my motor skips

[@jesseboithorne2649]

Pinion or spur gear

[@nettyvoyager6336]

you showed me nothing what did i win :P

[@fowlman7254]

Why would anyone dislike the video.. it's free info.. my word.. this world .. is so weird.. thanks for this video buddy.. appreciate the free info..

[@chuckgrc3011]

They're just trolls...

[@donmichaelcorbin4417]

Hater's gonna hate, it's that simple.

[@fowlman7254]

@NECRO 69 maybe somebody.. you'll find a friend.. and maybe they'll be able to understand the utter rubbish you just wrote..

[@fowlman7254]

@NECRO 69 maybe the friend you make will care about your opinion too..

[@rccarloverluxembourg718]

it’s jealousy, he is young, he is cool, he is smart, he explains greatly, he gave enough information. Jealousy is one of the 7....and because of the rubberfrom the locking nut...lots of people buy new clutches or rc cars and itonly was the nut :-)

[@aaronphillips4376]

Spent days trying to figure out the problem and 50 sites..you answered my problem in the first 35 secs l. of your video ...thank you

[@onoyoudidnt100]

Oh jesus thank you for this video. I was panicking thinking that my revo 3.3 clutch burned out. Never checked the slipper until now. Im a moron. Thank you

[@testpipedh22a]

dude even if your clutch had burned out it isn't too hard to replace, theres videos out there, and you have a junk set your replacing to practice on

[@monkfry]

The "rubber" in the nut. Nylock = nylon. They were originally designed for military aircraft. Different colors of nylon also have different strength specifications. I only use them once depending on course/fine threads and application. Never use lubricants with nylocks, it defeats the purpose. If you can turn them by hand they are junk. Great info on the clutch though. I've picked up some helpful tips from your channel. Just thought I'd try to pay it back some.

[@monkfry]

Sort of, I suppose. China direct colors are definitely questionable at best. Spec charts of quality nylock hardware are available though and correct if manufacturing standards are followed.

[@magnusjohansson295]

A new slipper clutch kit will fix ALL my problems?!? Will it even make my GF come back to me?

[@surfninja3402]

I'm only 2 months in the sport with my bandit. Your video was awesome. Great learning curve. Thanks.

[@julianmcclellan8280]

Does this apply to my 2002 Nissan Xterra?

[@RCOverloadYT]

yes.....lol

[@ricansoldier787]

Thanks. This is the exactly what I needed. I’m new to RC and just bought an 1/16 E. Revo and on my 5th time driving it, I got the wizzing sound and no movement. I know now what it is and how to fix it. Thanks again brother.

[@matthewnorton9466]

What do I do if I tighten my slipper clutch all the way down and it’s still making that whining noise. I checked my spur gear and pinion gear and those are perfect

[@tristanschaper281]

This happened to me and I fixed it. It was the roll pin on the inside of the slipper clutch shaft (inside the transmission) If you need more help with this, let me know.

[@matthewnorton9466]

That was what was wrong, I replaced it by breaking off a drill bit inside of there 😂

[@rayv882]

I have a Traxxas Rustler VXL 2wd and I put much larger tires and rims on it and it sounds just like its to loose and it burned out my slippery clutch so I need to replace it and I will adjust like you said on the tighter side but do you think I could mess up anything by running the set of larger tires? I put larger tires all the way around on the front and back so it looks like it's 4wd but it's not.

[@dougheffner2592]

Had my truck smoking tonight and burned myself on the slipper clutch nut....this video helped me.foghure out what my issue was...thanks man! New subscriber!!!!

[@punkfingerboards6283]

Holy shlt, it got that hot?

[@dougheffner2592]

@punkfingerboards6283 yea..turns out I smoked the idler gear as well

[@unforged2653]

Thank you so much! You’re the only one that could help me with this! My problem: loose nut. Liked and subscribed!💜

[@unforged2653]

Nevermind lul, fixed for a few min but it’s not working again. Thanks anyways tho still helped me!

[@RCOverloadYT]

Its possible the nut keeps coming loose. sometimes its actually a good idea to just replace the nut and try again. if its still coming loose you could always try to add a second nut on their ive done it before and 9 out of ten times it works.

[@nicholasflyboymiller68]

So i have a traxxas e revo and i was driving it at about 50% throttle and then accidently applied reverse trying to brake. Well the truck locked up and cartwheeled and mow all it does is grind and whine... its my first owned truck so ive never worked on them. Can you g Tell me what im looking at to fix and the costs... and also what i might do to avoid this happening again.. it seems like it shouldnt just slam in reverse but maybe im wrong. Thank you for this awesome video too very helpful on slipper clutch.

[@Cyborg-gq8yq]

I thank you for this just gone electric and I’m impressed. Got the Traxxas rustler… it it normal when you set of to hear the motor hum when first setting off ?

[@SkinnySRT8]

Old video, but it's exactly what I needed. I am too loose or broke. I'll find out soon. Thanks for the content.

[@ivanpineda3761]

Hey my Traxxa car like the front wheels turn but the back wheel don’t move like they don’t spin i been dealing with and I don’t know what to do I don’t know if is the TITAN 12T or something else if you read this or someone make a video for what could of happened or someone from the comments help me

[@19wildmustang79]

Slipper tightened all the way down. Backed off half a turn per manufacturing spec. No more wheelies. New slipper. Same problem. And spring is distorted badly.

[@skydive7054]

this is exactly what i needed, i noticed my rustler wasnt grabbing the clutch enough like it used to on launch and i was thinking the clutch has gotten loose, thanks man

[@Roccodimauro3116]

My stampede is making a cracking noise when accelerating I don't know if its my diff or my slipper clutch too loose please help????

[@NewstalgiaRC]

Are you the guy from Blue's Clues?

[@fabulousdick]

I’m new to this, thank you

[@CONFUCIUS-f2x]

Very helpful, now to completely open up this truck and probably ruin it forever.

[@hoangnguyen256]

Do you know why my Traxxas rustler 4x4 My front wheel have more power than my back wheel.please help thanks

[@dominiclizarraga5882]

Thank you for the video. Thank you for edumacating my noob butt!! Cheers

[@mikeyszabo8851]

What if I replace that bolt, but it doesnt solve the problem. Also, what does it mean when there is a red light on that blue box with the on button, and what can I do to fix that

[@hereibuypc6920]

Thank you for this video, great explanation, its exactly how and why I thought it would be, hearing it from some with more experience, it’s exactly what I needed!

[@thewizonline]

I bought a whole new transmission. When all I had to do was un-tighten something?

[@memyself6445]

honestly.. sounds like you just lose motor power and a slipper clutch is a cop out for companies to use cheap drive shafts

[@cartere9981]

Mines nearly all the way tightened on 3s I felt it wasn't nearly as fast when it wasn't. It was always squealing and not letting me wheelie

[@mykids4seeley194]

New to the Revo world...loving it.. and your way of braking out the fixes and upgrades.....awesome

[@romerides90]

I’ve been into the Traxxas rc trucks for a few years and this helped me a lot thank you

[@mosrcgarage3461]

I have a tamiya ta05 The car wheels move when i hold the car in the air. But when l place on ground it tries to move but doesnt . Been told slipper clutch just needs tightening but dont know how to do it lol. Its also a 4wd belt driven car but only 2 wheels move. The front 2 wheels try and move but dont.. Please help.

[@shawnblock7335]

Ok, hold-on a minute!! I am fairly New with my Nitro Slash 2wd, 3.3 Motor. Ok, now in my Owners Manual. Turn your Model off. Tighten the Slipper Nut (Clockwise), until it Stops. And then [Back the Nut out ¼] Turn. [ [Counterclockwise].... So in a nutshell!! Tighten your Slipper Clutch. Then after it's Tight. Loosen the Nut ¼ Turn Backwards. It will still be Tight. But, Now it can slip. Because, We Turned the Nut Backwards, After Tightening ¼ a Turn. P.S. I recommend, getting a Feel for it. Because, ¼ Turn don't seen like enough sometimes. So i usually Turn my Nut Backwards, a ¼th and 1/8th, so not quite a ½ Turn. Thank-you, and i hope this helps. I'm New to the Nitro R/C Car. But, not R/C. I fly Airplanes. I have about 8 Airplanes. 2 Quadcopters. [DRONES] A few Small Helicopters. All are Electric!! Sorry. All Run on Lipos. But, i had been looking at these Race Trucks and Cars at my Local Hobby Shop. They carry alot of Traxxes stuff. Mostly everything is Electric. They usually have at least over 20 1/10 Electric Traxxes Cars and Trucks. She only had 3 Nitro's up there and i bought 1 of them. I wanted the most Realistic Truck and when i pulled my Nitro Slash, out of the box. I was amazed in, on, how Big the Niro Slash is. Nitro Rulez!!! I'm out man............

[@Korninator1989]

On the traxxas Page the say a half turn is the recommended setting?

[@jaygrant5532]

What if my left rear wheel nut gets Super hott....what does this mean??

[@MrMy73firebird]

Thank you so much for taking the time to video what the slipper clutch actually does, and the noise that it makes.

[@JoshMB]

Now no one goes into his shop because this video was so good

[@kevinkeenan3916]

Hi brand new to hobby I bought a arrma big rock love it anyway after driving it a bit I crashed ito tree now not as much punch power won’t Wheely anymore could I have broken something

[@Woolsupgamers5]

Hi, if it isn't fixed check that you don't have. A broken drivehshaft and if you have the kit check to see that your battery is working normally

[@Jaimetrajedias]

I learn something today with your video thanks

[@theshyguitarist]

Tighten it all the way down. Back nut out a quarter turn.

[@Warwick3511]

my understanding the slipper clutch came into play when race tracks were loose dirt and to protect a ball diff as used back in the day when tracks were low traction.

[@blaisehimelrick1285]

so what would happen if u put a slipper eliminator on mine?

[@jaydenoaks3879]

My slipper clutch is wabale how do I fix it

[@rcjer6473]

hey bro do you mind watching the newest 2 videos on my channel. my rustler is less than a week old and it is making weird sounds. I have maybe driven it 4 times. If you could watch those 2 short videos and give me some advice I would be so grateful. you can see how it was earlier that same day running great and then by that evening it sounded really weird. thanks buddy.

[@slashraptor9317]

your videos are helpful and funny I've been in the hobby for almost a year and yea it's mostly the slipper clutch so thank you nice job

[@marksmola7299]

Easy and to the point. Thank you

[@drummertb11]

This video actually made me realize that it WASN'T my slipper clutch. My rustler 4x4 wasn't doing wheelies after some upgrades I had done and I just couldn't figure out what was going on. My slipper was tightened nearly all the way and still no wheelies. Well.. at some point I had put the esc into 50% mode and didn't realize it remembers what mode it was in last. Needless to say, I adjusted the esc setting just in case and it turned out I was running half power the whole time! New to this hobby, so definitely a learning experience in troubleshooting. Either way though, I learned alot about my slipper clutch! So, thank you for that!

[@renacm4059]

You talk to much we want see praktisch!

[@Stodds13]

I thought this was a troll video until I read some comments....I’ve shredded everything in my drivetrain including the actual gearbox and never even came close to an issue with my slipper clutch, lol...and that’s the truth. When I actually ripped teeth off the sprockets inside my gearbox, that was the most trial and error I ever had to figure out what was wrong. Took my truck apart and put it back together 4-5 times before I decided to open up the whole gear box. Then I saw several gears just shredded and ordered new parts. It honestly is part of the fun of RC cars...ripping around and racing but also working on the car and tuning them is a ton of fun!!

[@arjunsk1924]

Bruh first i thought my grub screws and drive cups were rubbish because they kept on coming loose. When the car was new it used to wheelie on grass. Now it wheel spins a lot. I think the extra spinning has led to the drive cups and grub screw coming coming loose for no real reason when running the vehicle. Thanks for the video. Actually helped a lot because this problem has occurred over the last year now. When I first replaced the spur gear I measured the length of the nut to the gear, but since the buggy had been run quite a lot I think it was looser than it should have been. After that replacement the buggy never drove that well. Again, much appreciated 👍👍

[@arjunsk1924]

Also I’ve been in the hobby since I was 9, now I’m 16. And tbh this is one area of the hobby I’ve never really studied and understood the importance of. Glad I found your video. You got a like and sub from me 😁

[@arjunsk1924]

One other thing. My lock nut was measured about 5.5cm away from the spur gear. Maybe that was abit too loose now thinking about it 😳😬

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Very nice video 👊🏿👊🏿

[@csr_massacreyt]

But my rc car only do it in reverse.😕

[@danny1ft1]

IT's never too tight. xD

[@nettyvoyager6336]

can the prize be a duox r5 lmao :P

[@ShtHappensBro]

Mine just moves freely? 3rd tank breaking in revo 3.3 nitro now it doesn't even move the truck when trying to put throttling on nothing happens but the black gear I can spin it both ways any ideal?

[@Slurm_Daddy92]

Thanks for the video. I burned up my flywheel by a bad adjustment. 6s isn't a slipper clutch's best friend lol

[@caseyscarberry3447]

My son had a db10 reflex. His friend rammed into the back of his and it was a hard hit. Now it makes a funny sound. I did check under the gear cover and everything seemed fine. I am new to this and don't have a hobby shop to take it to in the town I live in. I have a video of the sound and can take pictures. I have compared it to other sounds I have heard on here but can't find an exact match. Thank you for the help before hand.

[@swashbuckler5539]

I slightly tightened my gen8 just barely and it fixed all the issues it was having.. spinning and not crawling as it was... after a inspection and adjustment it’s back on the trail! I’m very new to RC, couldn’t believe how much a slight adjustment like that made lol

[@ajaylesa3732]

Awesome video and very informative on the slipper clutch system. Since using your video I have adjusted mine tighter about 2.5 to 3 turns and my E-Firestorm 10HT reacts better then before. Do you have any videos on adjusting the front and rear turnbuckles?

[@RCOverloadYT]

That awesome man! glad it helped ya out!

[@twatflaps]

Just make a note of stock setting and have a go at adjusting and testing. Its trial and error, a lot of it if you don't know how each setting affects the car. Have a read on camber, castor, toe and anti dive most of the stuff you'll find are 1:1 but it still applies

[@13jasonkm]

My slipper cluch is sticking out past the spur gear. I just had surgery so im not breaking down yet. I'm just trying to figure out what's wrong. Mine was tight.

[@justindelaney1915]

My Rustler VXL just did the same thing, did you figure out what was wrong??

[@joplaane4813]

Figured I'd watch this after breaking 2 idler gears, not knowing what the problem was... Figured out the clutch was too tight, this way that shouldn't happen anymore

[@funhouse1077]

RC Overloard I own a Losi High Roller and the clutch does not have the little magnets inside, is this a different clutch? It only has two discs on each side of the spur gear, also the motor is brushed and the shaft of the motor moves from side to side if I do it by hand maybe 3 millimeters, is this normal? If so, how do I set the motor with the spur gear with all that movement?

[@Acknockout1]

Thank you so much.i have been going crazy going through this car I just got. So well explained bro .

[@danielblank9991]

got my nitro two days ago, and there was something wrong with my roto start, but i got it fixed today. went out to try it and it worked perfectly fine until i crashed into a tree. and destroyed my shock absorber. and then 5 min later my slipper clutch stoped working. what a bad day :(

[@sparehead32]

CHEERS BUDDY NOW I KNOW. TA