SmithMaster X RCMK, XCR PRO, Small Issues, Small Mods

[@Fonzierc]

Nice update Al Unfortunately they never made the center diff carrier and the rear half shaft carrier in metal however I have actually got a center diff carrier in alloy that it was custom made for me by a machine shop also for the rear half shaft carrier I have used a DBXL carrier and had a custom made mount for it as they seat at different hight do it has to be raised . the other problem with that is trying to get the correct bearings for it as it's a od size .as for the drive pins I would recommend drill bits just use the round section and with a multi tool make a flat spot on it ( drill bits are a harder metal also is better without the angled edges ) On the pinion it should be ok without a point in the grab screw as long as it's tight and the loctite is set . Still is a good bit of kit and great to see it out again keep it up 💪🏼. Have a great weekend!

[@sparetimerc]

Hey Fonzie, thanks for watching the video. really appreciate it, I did check their website and they do have a center diff carrier but not one for the center half shaft. I will check out the DBXL parts, and hopefully they have one. I wish I knew some one who could make a center half carrier, I would definitely get one made. I know the hex (allen wrench) is not the best thing for it, but I do like the drill bit better. I have put loctite on the grub screw so many times, I just gave the e-clip a shot and so far it's working great. I like running and I will be ordering some drive pins soon. Take care and best wishes to you and the family.

[@Fonzierc]

​@@sparetimercoh nice good too see they actually have made something else for it hopefully they will bring the rear half shaft carrier also . Best regards Al take care my friend 🙏🏼 . My apologies for being absent

[@sparetimerc]

@@Fonzierc Hey there Fonzie, it is nice to see that they do listen to the customer, especially since I am a small channel. If they come out with both the rear half shaft and diff support in aluminum I definitely will pick them up. You do not need to apologize for being absent, you have provided me with a lot of tips and help my friend. Take care and best wishes to you and the family my friend.

[@RCBirds]

Awesome dust clouds. That's enough for my demands😂😂😂 Great video Al.

[@sparetimerc]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks Dirk, really appreciate the comment, It was dusty out there.

[@RCMK_X_SMITHMASTER]

Thank you so much for highlighting the issues with the RCMK XCR Pro. Your detailed review is greatly appreciated, and we’ll use your feedback to make further improvements. We look forward to presenting an even better version in the future. Thanks again for your valuable input!

[@sparetimerc]

Hello RCMK_X_SMITHMASTER. Thank you for stopping by to watch the video and for listening to the small issues that I had with the XCR Pro. They are minor issues that can be fixed with a little imagination, but I will be putting in a order for the parts that I need to make it whole again without the mods. You have a awesome vehicle whether it's the SCR or XCR Pro. I am glad I picked it up. Thank you again. Sincerely Al.

[@rcbeast101]

It's a BEAST!! Thanks for the info. I want. and it's good to see the issues and fixes. Awesome channel. Thanks.

[@sparetimerc]

Hey RCbeast, I am enjoying this one just as much as the Kraton and Outcast 8s, like every other RC there will be some issues but that is the name of the game. Find a way to help the companies improve on their products. If you do get one I think you will enjoy it. Take care and stay safe out there.

[@JF-RC]

Hey Al, I was just about to say, ‘how is he seeing it’! Then you said, you couldn’t see it 😂😂. That’s a ripper for sure, looks tough, fast and enormous fun! Loved the onboard footage a real prospective of the car dipping and diving and over the jump, woah! Al, just did a leap frog over it 😂😊😂great video Al, best wishes. To you and the family 🖐️😎😉

[@sparetimerc]

Hello John, when I lost sight of it I didn't want it to end up in the farmers field, I think this one is faster than my Kraton 8s. It is a large truck and the heaviest one that I own. Glad you liked the FPV, just watching the front end you can tell that my back yard is not the smoothest.🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for stopping by to watch the video and for the awesome comment. Take care and best wishes to you and the family.

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Cool jumps😊💪✨️

[@sparetimerc]

Fortes_RC_Adv, thanks for watching and for the awesome comment. I really appreciate you support as always. Take care and stay safe.

[@rcplaytime]

fantastic truck, 👌 fast n powerful, amazing fun 😀👍 great mods also 👍😀😀

[@sparetimerc]

Hello Rcplaytime, Thanks for stopping by to watch the video and for the comment. I think this has more power then my Kraton 8s does. It definitely is the heaviest.

[@NASIM2.0-bu9tk]

Amazing

[@sparetimerc]

Thank you for stopping by to watch the video and for the comment. Take care and stay safe.

[@g.b-MTB-trail-jumps3062]

awesome power champ😍👌

[@sparetimerc]

Hey G.B, thanks for stopping by to watch the video and for the wonderful comment. I hope you stay safe out there, take care and best wishes to you and your family.

[@HaydadRC]

Nice run Al and good work on the mods!👍😊

[@sparetimerc]

Hi Jeremy, I just wanted to get out and have fun with this one, and had to fix those little issues, I know the allen key is not a good thing, but is was a fix, a better one is what Fonzie suggested drill bit. Thanks for watching and for the great comment. Take care and stay safe out there.

[@UncleBobsRC]

Good stuff Al, what a blast!!!! Great fixes, even if for a while, at least you can run the truck.. No aftermarket parts available (supports-center mounts)??

[@sparetimerc]

Hey Milt, no aftermarket parts at this time, not sure anyone will be making any for it. I will keep this running no matter what.

[@All_RC_Fun]

Awesome Al. I wonder if they beefed up the composite parts, what is the next weak link? Would it cause more damage if there isn’t an easy part to absorb those tumbles? Awesome runs and testing. That thing is a beast.

[@sparetimerc]

Hi Trey, the composite parts are beefed up, the only issue is the metal inserts for the screws, if you put to much torque it will pull them out. I know it might just be me with the grub screws holding on to the drive pins, but even after putting more loctite on them and really cranking down to make sure they don't come loose. They still did🤔🤔🤔but they are easy fixes and I will be ordering new drive pins. There would definitely be a LOT of DAMAGE if those easy parts didn't absorb all of my TUMBLES!!!!!!!. Thanks for stopping by to watch the video and for the awesome comment. Take care and best wishes to you and the family.