JLB CHEETAH 21101 RC Maintenance - Lets Fix Them Together

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[@Funcentric]

Who is giving your dislikes on this video? You've gone through so much effort in providing as much detail as you can with great tips, things to be worried about and your camera angles and lighting is superb! Good job. Keep it up.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Much appreciated brother and thanks for watching

[@TylerWilson-vl1fu]

Omg so happy I found this. I was running the camber bits all of the way in and now that makes sense on why I keep bending my dogbones

[@fredericdelree6902]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience, now I understand a bit better how these cars are put together

[@roberttoro3589]

Due to your experience and me being a nube...its all appreciated with your help and knowledge...thanks and please continue...

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Much appreciated brother

[@cwatson42785]

Hey Steve thanks for this video. I have the chettah and love to learn how to fix it up. You should video all your maintenance videos when you fix em as its really interesting and great content. And it can really help a bunch of people. I'd always support those videos. Liked!

[@markjoslyn449]

Quality vid! I’m off to check out your others now. I bought an E8MTL (never RC’d before) and during my 1st minute I bounced it off someone’s car then got it wedged under another 😩 I bought it 2yrs ago and used it for about 20mins! Just got it back after 4 months and the front CVD snapped. I’ve spent hours looking for a video exactly like this so I can sort it myself. Just hoping you done loads more cos I’m a complete nugget at the moment! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kevjantz]

Really nice video!!! I like to see more of these...😃👍🏻 Thanks!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Kevin Jantz thanks Kevin

[@nova0881]

Please do more of this am new and these videos help me alot

[@benlorey3354]

Great maintenance video, I would definitely like to see more videos like this for those who own the cheetah's, and for other vehicles. Tips and tricks are always helpful. Maybe a comfortable coating of the electronics on the cheetah since so many have a problem with the waterproofing. Keep up the good work Steve.

[@Michael-sowat]

That's wat happened to mine... when I realized top motor mount screw was missing!!!.....sooo...check ALL your screws n get ready for some bashing-n- mashing.....it can handle ALOT of abuse!!!!💪Great Video btw !!!!!👍

[@jhe1967]

Keep it up. I'm buying a cheetah in 2 weeks

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Nice

[@traderlincolnmitchell9786]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! about time someone made a video on repairs.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

You're welcome and thanks for watching

[@zuanverreynne8301]

I like these type of videos

[@wilcoschepens2075]

Snapped the drive cup in half! Damn Steve, you ANIMAL!! Haha, love the video, nice to see something 'out of the ordinary'. ☺

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Wilco Schepens lol, no mercy! :)

[@lucienpetersen9010]

Definitely do more videos like this please. Perhaps a series where the whole thing is stripped and re-assembled which we can then use as reference? Probably a big ask though.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Lucien Petersen thanks man, appreciate your comment and thanks for watching

[@Vanalleswa]

great video! i am working on my cheetah aswell, and when i put all of it together, there seems to be too much friction on the complete drivetrain. the wheels are not spinning freely. what could cause that? I don't want to break anything, the motor has to work way to much.

[@ueigerchaves5726]

very good. nice explanation..

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Thanks, glad you like it and appreciate your comment

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

I really like these typs of videos! I pop em on whilst I'm wrenching on my own stuff! Great job m8 keep em coming!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Bigdaddyd82 Vapes cheers bro thanks for watching

[@johnroddy931]

I really enjoy watching people work on rc special ones that not a lot of people put on here

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+John Roddy thanks John

[@kiroslabtsipgreg3992]

You really beat the shit out of your car..... But you do know how to fix it perfectly+++ Great presentation+++++++++++++++ Thanks.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Kiroslab Tsip Greg hahaha, thank you

[@Hirthirthirt]

A guy from the Forum told me a trick: Turn the pivotballs farer out so the dogbone does not sit in the center of the diff-cup but rather on the outer end - and here is why. The shafts are too long and when you compress the suspension it hits the inside of the drive-cups and then they bend. I checked if tht is true and my driveshaft really did it....although it was already bent like banana (means it was already shorter in length). This might be also connected to the broken drive-cup.

[@deoncombrink7757]

Well I think this will be a great series.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Deon Combrink thanks Dean, glad you liked it

[@ashtonmckinley9216]

Same

[@mmmira606]

Dude it's an amazing video.. there's not alot of cheetah 2 repair or maintenance videos out there .. am an amateur. And i have both cheetah 2 and the bison. Am driving the Cheetah 2 and maintenance is a most .with this kind of videos I don't have nothing to worry about.. thanks keep up the good work.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+mm Mira thanks man and appreciate your comment and thanks for watching

[@t2nate137]

Do some more of these videos.👍👍👍

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Nathan Trif ok, thanks for the input :)

[@drsniffles23]

Thanks for the clear explanation. This was very informative.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

You're welcome and thanks for watching

[@InTheSh8]

Imo it's good that the pinion is not as hard as the spur. If they'd both have same hardness you'd have other components damaged in that drivetrain. In my Sabertooth I always had the opposite. Motor came a bit loose and that sucker punch hardened steel pinion gear completely shattered the spur, LOL. So, I'd always have to take the centre diff out completely to swap the spur against a new one.

[@joshswack4631]

Thanks mate

[@AdrenalineAshRC]

Hi can you please make more maintenance videos on the JLB 21101 . Thanks :)

[@cosmichitmen2994]

do more of this!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Dragon Ball Naruto thanks, I plan to :)

[@winstonbanks1057]

Really good videos mate your the first to show exactly what’s what where’s the best place for shells banggood

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Thanks man appreciated you're comment

[@winstonbanks1057]

RC Tanks & Trucks 24/7 your very welcome well I’ve got one my self and purchase one from banggood but turns out with the tracking ain’t working and I don’t think he has sent tracking wont work or change unless you had that problem delayed I was going to ask mate do your rear wheels camber in abit

[@evomantdogg9585]

Thanks for the video, love to see more videos on the Cheetah. Waiting for my one to arrive.....

[@indianfantailpigeons3464]

I'm also waiting on mine? Has yours arrived

[@evomantdogg9585]

Towards the end of August unfortunately

[@indianfantailpigeons3464]

@@evomantdogg9585 bit long but it will be amazing when you receive it

[@Full-master]

What about the slip clutch? I think the Chinese blocked it with washers. The springs are not there at all and it doesn't work. I think this is root-cause of all issues with gears and cams

[@MrHadde]

Nice vid bro!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Cheers man

[@Mikaa151]

work on vkar bison

[@sire162]

I liiike! Now we're talking! Share the knowledge, teach teacher teach!! For the most part we are all adults here, so let's get on with the learning. 🙏👍👍

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Much appreciated bro. Glad you like it and appreciate your comment

[@gonzodetroitify]

Just a GREAT video, watched the whole lot, 😊😊, pls show is the spur mod too, defo sub from myself, the whole video was gray, even when u had to hold truck with left hand a tighten screw with right hand on left of truck, any1 who's attacked b4 defo knows about that, loved that bit. 💯💯 Do keep these videos up,

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Cheers bro. Thanks for the support and glad you liked it

[@in54ne73]

do you know what pitch that pinion gear is ?

[@miningwayne935]

Enjoyed the vid but the outer grub screw is not only to retain the ball, but also to adjust the backlash in the hub assembly! There was probably nothing wrong with the hub you changed out...just needed the outer grub screw nipping up slightly to reduce the in and out slop in the hub...being careful of course to maintain just enough clearance so the ball does not bind.

[@winstonbanks1057]

Really good video I’m having problem s with signal around 60 yards I lose signal nothing from the car what’s so ever what’s the problems any driving close is good but 70 yards I tend to randomly lose signal my transmitter is for the jlb 120 amp is a modal MT305

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Check out and see if the antenna on the receiver is damaged. Make sure that it is sticking up slightly.

[@adamwarnock5695]

Thanks steve needed to fix my cheetah great tips Thanks for the incredible content And thanks for replying

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Adam Warnock cheers Adam, glad you liked it :)

[@NordicRC]

Good repair. That was one grinded pinion.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Nordic RC Visions thanks, definitely got munched :)

[@user-yn4gs1op8p]

Hello, I'm enjoying your video. What size mm of hex screwdriver is used?

[@leewenlong2008]

i like to watch how to repair them, if u can do some on the zombie,lol. nice vid ,bro

[@TheMike5455]

great video, it helps put into perspective oh what people can expect

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Mike Kotze yeah good point man

[@BuildaPC4life]

There are metal upgrades

[@xdagasx4153]

Hi, cool video, can you recommend good tools for fixing rc cars, I was looking for some but not sure what to buy, thank you

[@PeterWeber]

Nice work and great video, Steve!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Peter Weber thanks Peter

[@ranaabid8473]

Hi, thanks for the video, what to do if you strip any screw heads

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Try cut a small slot and use a flat head screw driver or just drill out the screw

[@ranaabid8473]

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your video.

[@ranaabid8473]

Hi, do you have a play list for cheetah

[@smitheshn6637]

Very good

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Thanks

[@rcfundyer5739]

Great video very informative keep them coming

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Much appreciated bro

[@rcfundyer5739]

@@RCTanksTrucks247 I love the jlb cheetah one more and I'll have all 3 lol your videos have shown me a lot thanks

[@havoc010101]

Love the maintenance videos! Keep the content coming!!😃👍

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Cheers

[@dudeman8622]

My drive shafts front and rear get bent easily even small crashes but i can always bend then back strate but its definitely annoying

[@IG0Commando]

What is the grinding noise at around 7:02 when the wheels start turning a bit ? Is it cogging? Mine is making that noise brand new and I cant seem to figure out what the noise is other than maybe just cogging.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

It's normal

[@kizzelgarrett8251]

Nice video homie just did that Job last week u right it's easy to work on too happy days

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Kizzel Garrett thanks bro

[@winstonbanks1057]

Really good video mate can I ask you do the shells fit each other’s

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Yes

[@Biomechan]

Hi! Nice vid! I have this rc but lost a wheel nut in 2nd run. When checked on web on 17mm nuts, most of them are m12. The cheetah has a weird M10x1.00. Can I replace the hub with a M12? How much is the axle diameter? Do you think I could install traxxas e revo 1/10 hubs? Many thanks

[@ikramali3575]

I have a jlb 21101 cheetah 120a just bought it and broke the cvd, I would appreciate some help in replacing my cvd and any other parts on the cheetah

[@aliqazouini5772]

Hello can you do a video how to remove the front right top arm because mine is broken and I really enjoy your videos and I would love to see more of these kind of videos ☺️☺️

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Ali Qazouini thanks, glad you liked it

[@glenwolfe8437]

What is the pitch or mod of the pinion gear? I'm thinking about upping my tooth count from the stock 15 tooth to maybe a 19 tooth or so.

[@arniekando6846]

I drove my JLB j3speed for about an hour on flat grass and sand and suddenly made a funny grinding noise when I give it max throttle, took it apart and see the Beleve drive 11T in the back box stripped the top of the teeth. Bit disappointed though, I mean 1 hour of driving up and down on flat surface. Have to wait 2 months for parts.

[@alextenerife1008]

Parts are always a nuisance as it takes so long to receive them (1 month in my case). I dont usually have an issue with broken parts (loose quite a few screws though) on my cars, however, for some reason it's the motors or ESC's that burn out due to the terrain where I bash is very rough (volcanic island!). Nice vid

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Alex Tenerife thanks Alex, appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

[@gregpribyl7196]

Great video! I took my 11101 cheetah out and first day broke both dogbones on the right side, and I wasn't even driving that hard. Pins came out and ruin the dogbones. I was bummed that I got 10 mins of driving, and it was then undriveable. Is that normal, or was I just super unlucky? Do you find parts break on them alot? The only place the I can really find the parts is banggood, but it takes forever for the parts to arrive.

[@jasonmitchell1718]

Is their any other place to get parts for these trucks besides banggood? Shipping takes soo long

[@rgporteo]

Great video. I recently bought the J3SPEED. I love the speed. I just need to find a fix for the shocks. Super stiff and I tried putting 60 weight and still no luck. Idb like to try springs but not sure what to get. I might just try while new shocks. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@jul5498]

Awesome video. What hex key tool are you using or reccomend . I have a 2mm hex but im afraid im very close to strip the screw as it doesnt have the best grip with allen key. Thanks

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Just standard ones that you get with kits. I haven't got anything special. Hobby king has great range of tools

[@dudeman8622]

What size are the screws on the bottom I can't seem to find the size

[@MrKen-sj5qi]

After rerouting my antenna through the roof of my Jlb 11101, I unfortunately flipped it and it skidded across the asphalt ripping approx 1 plus inches off the end of the antenna. Soldered on another piece (5") and tried it today. Ran out of range after 60/70 feet. What's up with that?

[@Waltwizzle]

What size rod is for the cvd ? Please help I would like to order a long rod like you suggested

[@jailsonaraujo5766]

Gosto muito dos seus vídeos assistindo eles vou montar o meu cheetah peça por peça. Já que ele está muito salgado o preço dele.

[@samisusamirus]

Hey. I also did a crash test of such a car. She is very hardy.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Сами с усами - своими руками definitely can take a beating

[@sockeymacey6053]

i needed 2 give u your frist like

[@PEANUTGOD127]

What size hex screws are they on the gear cover?

[@darkfalconsteele170]

Can you do one on the FS Racing victory?? I am having problems with the steering.

[@marsbase3729]

awesome video as usual, i really love this car except for the the stock pattern on the body. the body shape is awesome but, I'm not really digging the pattern so I'm in the process of painting mine.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Thanks man

[@selc2620]

My esc fan 120a won't turn on. Do you know what it might be? Car turns on but the fan doesn't spin.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Fan could be busted, check the connection into the ESC

[@selc2620]

@@RCTanksTrucks247 thanks I did. Everything else works but the fan. I don't see banggood having just the fan in stock

[@pyrox008]

Where do you have these ballscrews from? These look much better than the original ones :)

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Ballscrews?

[@pyrox008]

@@RCTanksTrucks247 I mean the screws with the ball on top where you can adjust the tilt of the wheels I'm not english btw

[@AdrenalineAshRC]

Hi mate, what fluid do you use for the rear and front differential?

[@Dries_ngrs]

I can't get the pin out before getting the OP-DOG-BONE out! the pin is completely tight ... but my JLB cheetah is new I used WD-40 and it just wouldn't come off! how do i get that pin out? please help!

[@ikramali3575]

Where can I get the allan key screwdrivers/wrench for the small screws. Using a allan key 0.5mm is hard on its own.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Hardware shop

[@dukensnusan543]

Hey I need help, I am trying to convert my 1/8 scale buggy into a truggy and i wanna try out the jlb cheetah front and rear arms since there are a lot of aftermarket aluminum arms for sale in my country. I wanna know what are the measurements of the arms, especially the areas where the hinge pins are or are they called swing arm pins, I'm not sure

[@weswes1294]

Soo I tried taking the shafts out to bend em back and the one that's bent the worst won't come out cause a freaking stripped screw. What should I do?

[@explanation515]

What is the wheel nut wrench size or can i get the link

[@tufferstaylor3454]

Great video, got my 120a cheetah today and my front wheels have already stopped turning, what could it be?

[@kvakhranev]

I'm guessing battery is fully charged? Also, did u play with the remote control? It has a steering regulator for Servo responsiveness (Bottom left knob on DUMBO remote) If wheels still wont turn, sounds like maybe the Servo is wonky.

[@tufferstaylor3454]

Kirill. Thanks for the reply, I striped all the steering linkage back to the servo, I didn't find any issues, but when I put it all back together again it worked perfectly. It's a mystery, but it's working.

[@dain4160]

How do u keep them so clean? Considering they aren't waterproof

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+CuddlesTheCobra air compressor works a treat

[@tonil6604]

did you put much grease in the back differential? what grease do you use? like always Steve, I love your videos buddy!

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Toni L thanks Toni, yeah just some ceramic grease on the gears. I didn't fill up the diffs though I will pull both of them out and do them together

[@jeromelawsonskillet7114]

Hello Steve, question. Is there a replacement pinion gear I can buy for the J3 speed? Mine broke, please help me.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Should be just the same as the normal jlb cheetah. I have seen them on Banggood

[@Chino3xl]

RC Tanks & Trucks 24/7 how do you remove the tire, i have the 17mm hex off, im trying to replace my left back cvd

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Hope you got it off, they are on well

[@Chino3xl]

RC Tanks & Trucks 24/7 It was a pain in the butt

[@ikramali3575]

Any videos on how to replace lower suspension arm on jlb 21101

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Not sure but it is not hard. Generally the same for all cars. Removal of the suspension pin and it should be straight forward.

[@ikramali3575]

How do u take the pin out? Is it as simple as just prising it out? Don't want to damage it.

[@kalelee741]

Can you do a comparision for the jlb cheetah 21101 and the traxxas e-revo 1/10 brushless?

[@cheebz725]

Nice video bud! Speaking of those s*** screws , Can anyone recommend an assortment box of screws for the cheetah?

[@klootjepiet7797]

Hey Cheetah Addict;-) Like this a lot! Great vid I am interested in that item on 19:36.. what is that for. I saw it on banggood but have no idea why you want to have that and what for..

[@cmk5522]

I have the 120ap Cheetah and I was wondering if you have done anything with the shocks on yours? Mine bounces a lot and someone suggested changing the oil in the shocks wondered if you have done that or if yours had any bounce issues?

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Mike Kennedy nah, stock as a rock.

[@cmk5522]

Just put 35 weight oil in mine and its so much more composed on the stuff I run it on.

[@TheMike5455]

i put 60w in lol, i like the 60w

[@pitiquerchobby5966]

I have one noob question, how to release tyre from the hub. Because i have a problem with that. Already unlock the outer hex but i cant manage to pull off those tyre. Tq

[@vaggost.3933]

I had the same issue and i used some heat air machine to make it hot a bit and it worked

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Takes some effort to get off. You just have to keep trying

[@alexanderhicken8929]

Hi im decideing that which i should buy the traxxas rustler or the jlb cheetah? Because im a begginer

[@noel0257]

the ultimate rc the rustler. Much better parts support.

[@anandhikawijaya9308]

Hmm, you should put some differential oil into diff. box

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Why?

[@anandhikawijaya9308]

To protect the planetary gears off course

[@jacobdunham1963]

Do you think that the new extreme jlb cheetah 21101 the servo is better

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

+Jacob Dunham yeah it seems to me that it is

[@tecnikturbo]

Hi there at 11.15 where do I find that pin does it come with the part that you are replacing iv got the same issue there as you but the pin is broken up on mine

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Ebay and any hobby shop

[@incrd0721]

From NY.. Would like to buy the 21101 for my grandson.. Is it feasible to buy being its shipped from over seas.. And also are the parts accessible?

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Yeah parts are available online

[@incrd0721]

Please send me the website.. thx

[@reesrs248]

Where did you find that body shell? Can’t find it on banggood. (wanted to put it on the j3)

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

That was the original one. They might not be available now

[@nathandebidheen1984]

How must we know the difference when buying them?

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Usually the esc, 80amp vs 120amp

[@heavymetalrc7520]

On like Donkey Kong lol