This will completely destroy your RC Car - Traxxas Sledge totaled

[@basfishermanallyear]

“The chassis is bent! How!?” You had me dying laughing like dude it went up 80ft in the air and landed perfectly in the middle of a metal railing haha

[@BLACKWOLF36-j7i]

Bro yea it was right there so funny

[@pauleypauley]

Hi Kevin from the usa here . Your the best Rc youTuber. i’ve binged watched all your videos,subscriber for life here. You all have a good day.

[@rcthrasher93]

When dealing with the shock, try assembling it to the arm before the shock tower. I'm an Arrma owner but its always been easier for me to assemble my shocks that way 👍

[@seanwilson9117]

I second this. Had this issue in my first hobby grade truck (MT-10 Naturally) and it worked a treat. Has become standard practice now. Also worst comes to worse, taking off a little material from the arm with an exacto is a shortcut. I've had to do that with RPM arms before.

[@Funhaver2]

This, bottom first, top 2nd.

[@shivakrishna4637]

Wao amazing video 😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩✨✨✨✨😊😊😊😊😊💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🤗🤗🤗

[@EliasC425]

@@seanwilson9117 I trim all my arms so they just slid in, makes life alot easier.

[@zarahiarias7927]

@@seanwilson9117 kekjfKFfkKffKñ

[@kobendk]

We need more repair and upgrade videos. I would love a series with best upgrades for each model!

[@CadaverCo]

This! So much this. @kevin please make vids like this, specifically for the e revo 2.0 hehehe

[@storchrll]

😅

[@Timecop1983]

If you're having trouble with mounting the shocks, just go "BOOOOOM!!!" it will be fixed instantly. Always seems to work.

[@skookumrc]

Given that it was probably really cold there too, it's a testament to Traxxas that the plastic didn't snap or shatter!

[@adev_312]

Another great way to organize screws when wrenching... Temporarily, put them back where they came from, but just hand tighten them. Makes keeping everything organized easy, and reassembly even easier! Great Video.

[@mastodonseven]

It's called mapping

[@Maksinator_YT]

Finally! I set myself a challenge lo watch ALL of your videos on this channel (and press a like button on each of them). It took me 5 MONTHS to watch absolutely all of your videos, and you know, I dont regret it in any way! You have been my favourite KZbinr since 2020, and I'm 100% sure you will stay first in my favourite bloggers list for a long time! Even if everybody in the world will hate on you, i'll never change my mind. Just keep doing such beautiful, honest videos and never give up! Thank you, Kev!

[@mikemiller9516]

Hey Kevin I just bought the sledge and have been watching all your utube videos and I just had my first bash with my stock Traxxas sledge and did my first back flip and now I'm hooked thank you for all your knowledge. Mike

[@OwenLv747]

Kev, your videos are so awesome! I just saved enough to by my first X-maxx. You were so right about it, I am so glad I got it. Thank you for being such an awesome inspirational figure!

[@gc.verified]

@@nickmartin812 Don't watch his videos then. If you don't like them why are you here?

[@generalmadness6832]

@@nickmartin812 literally nobody asked

[@generalmadness6832]

That’s awesome how do you like it I’ve been wanting to buy one but I’m 15 and have no job and am saving for a real car so one day one day I will buy one but not today

[@samshore4302]

lol just got my first 1 2

[@vincek217]

3:30 Try to stick an allen wrench through the ball joint to align it. The ends of the balljoints should just be wide enough to slightliy move into the gap and stay in position, so you can pull out the allen wrench out. That´s how I do it on my T-Maxx all the time.

[@chrisc6186]

Kevin you are my favorite KZbinr!! Love the videos and how you don’t hold back on what you actually think of a product no matter what. Thanks for being unbiased.

[@mr.hughes6363]

Kraton EXB owner here, put in the 1650kv Hobbywing Max 6 combo in there, the motor is big enough it mounts and also sits on the chassis. Never bend a motor mount or had any issue with this setup.

[@jeffbezos2117]

I was thinking You've probably gotta take the whole car apart to get the bulk head off 😂😂😂

[@hauntman]

????? I really hope you’re joking

[@khizarkhan4672]

@@hauntman yzjhugkjhjg

[@jeffbezos2117]

@@hauntman yes it was a joke

[@hauntman]

@@jeffbezos2117 ok good 😂😂

[@pfhobbiesandgifts6605]

Love the way you test RC's out and your opinion of what you like or dislike. Keep up the great vids.

[@Dierenwinkel202]

Kev, for the wind problem. Try buying a "Mic Deadcat" its a really fluffy thing you can put around a microphone which reduces the wind noise a lot.

[@Inspireforchange]

Been waiting ages for this review thanks Kev….wish you would produce your own RC ❤

[@vitodambra72]

Me as well, i think cus he lives in the UK he gets things slightly late, parts and sim of the newer Traxxas vehicles, great video 😉👍🏽💯

[@lavaboy2811]

Don't think it'll be long somehow

[@Inspireforchange]

@@vitodambra72 I’m in the uk too yes your right and our prices are considerably more than in the u.s

[@vitodambra72]

@@Inspireforchange ya man feel for ya guys that’s not right you have to wait on things 3-4 weeks after it comes out on the US, & prices are about $50-$60 more then our prices , one thing u guys do get faster are some of the China and FTX RC’s first , that Iam jealous about 😝

[@Basherqueen]

That's what I call an honest review of two AWESOME rigs! And Kev can kill it all 😆 New location looks very nice 👍

[@lordsparkle4007]

This channel is a gold mine

[@mikeowen6605]

It is for Kev.

[@________GHOST________]

its a tied for both I am sold on both of them THEY CAN TAKE A LOT OF ABUSE THOUGH THAT'S EPIC

[@earlgray3925]

No other RC channel satisfies my need for destruction.

[@doglover70780]

You broke it with a smile on your face I bet so I think you’re doing it right

[@AlderaansRanger]

Recently found your channel and I love it. Ordering my Sledge Monday. Super excited and hoping it arrives for next weekend!!!

[@stew8490]

Have got one how is it

[@beaublessing4766]

I recently got into RC repair and I found that using bow opening pliers (reverse) opens the space a bit on aluminum and plastic to get the ends in easier :)

[@mazterrein]

One thing I've learned about RC transmission is to have harder gears in the diffs and softer driveshafts as they're soo much easier to replace. I'd rather go through shafts than gears or loads of cups cause only 2 pins wear out on both ends.

[@TheColinputer]

For the shocks. Ive found its best to attach it to the arm first. Then to the shock tower. And if the mount point in the arm is too tight. Use a file or thin sand paper etc to widen it slightly

[@SiTeeVee]

I do feel like "Mad Max" is the best side character we've had for a while in the Kevin Talbot Extended Universe.

[@danielbuehler]

When getting the shaft end back into the arm, put an allan key through the swively part so you can line it up. Once you get it started, pull the allen key out and push it the rest of the way.

[@grahamjacob710]

That last crash was almost as good as Raz's Lossi crash into the Kirb stone. That sledge is impressive though. I think I need one.

[@averylooper5534]

awesome bash as always bro!!! I literally felt that crash!! I love it! You need the S Series Beefcake kit!!! thanks for posting!!

[@losi5ivet29cc]

Hey Kev I always put the rod end in the A Arm first then pull the whole assembly up to the shock tower that way I can compress the shock a little bit instead of pulling on it to try and get the rod end to line up that's just my trick.

[@farmervonstienrandoms6958]

Most times when you're videos are uploaded it's like 6:00am for me

[@SYST3M_OVERIDE]

Couldn't agree more about not being able to just buy the shock shaft rod end. On getting the pivot ball in I found that it's much easier pushing it in when the side of the ball facing you is pointing down. What you did at 3:45 is the exact opposite direction you want to angle the ball. Once you do that you should be able to just push it right in with a bit of force. I think because when you insert the rod end you're doing it at an angle. Worst comes to worst you can always straighten a paper clip out, put it through the ball and use that to keep the ball from pivoting so it slides right in.

[@auglesher4115]

I think the yell as a reaction to the Sledge being totaled was actually just the Sledge yelling in so much pain. Fun with watch, Kev. 👍

[@RYNOCIRATOR_V5]

3:30 - not tried it myself but i imagine it would work a treat: try slotting a pair of flat, square-ended tweezers over the ends of the little metal ball thing, that should let you both push it in and keep it straight. surprisingly useful things tweezers are.

[@PaulioMaldinio]

That bar slam was brutal

[@NorthernRoadsRacing]

Man that rail landing was brutal... About those shocks, would they be easier to mount to arm first and then top?

[@paulharland2238]

Suburb stuff, your enthusiasm is boundless. It's been a while since I owned an RC car. I think it was an I.C. Schumacher 1/10. I think 🤔 a new purchase is on the cards...

[@demibromley5886]

Hey Kevin. Just want you to know that my 3 year old son loves watching your videos especially at the skate park he loves the ramps. He is obsessed with RC cars & has a little one himself 😅

[@WoodsUnknown]

I really like how you show every piece and part how you take it apart.

[@pewterngold]

My only knock against the Sledge is the metal chassis plate. Not sure why Traxxas felt the need to go that direction when all their other car chassis are plastic. Plastic is better for bashing. Doesn’t matter what anyone says because it’s proven. And it’s far less expensive to replace if needed.

[@creepyrat1]

They do that so they make more money from the bashers Kev! Been a BIG FAN since 2017 ish. CHEERS!!!

[@kelleycook4753]

I struggle with those as well in the A-arms. what i usually do is get it to where i can see it in the hole of the A-arm, stick a skinny screwdriver in the hole and straighten out if it goes in crooked. the hole the screw goes in. use a smaller screw diver in that hole and straighten it out while its in there crooked. hope this helps.

[@brianhansen6906]

I love your bashing videos to see what they can take. I'm seriously wanting the sledge to get a bigger version of my 1/16 e-revo vxl. That little thing is fun bashing, but I want a bigger truck.

[@loryriga]

I just got a kraton v5 and the shock rod ends slide in place without any issue. Breathtaking test as always!!

[@DOWNUNDERRCS]

watching you work on traxxas is always a good largh kev

[@frisos3944]

13:45 foam does nothing. Still allows the motor to flex. I’ve used metal putty (2 components). Mix it up and press it underneath. Don’t forget to put a bit of tape to your motor first, or it wil be stuck to your motor mount forever.

[@Papadundikke]

3:25 luckily i'm not the only one😂 My patience is tested every time👨‍🔧

[@kyle207]

3:22 me too kev! Especially on the Trx4 because the place where the shock mounts in recessed into the fender.

[@rob2316]

Hy Kev, do some more vids with Max. You´re the perfect team 4 durability test. Can´t go wrong!

[@bustedaw11]

I enjoy Max also but Stempy is pure gold for laughs. We need all 3! Where has Stemp been??

[@ceff01]

i agree, all kevs vids are amazing but i do like the ones with max and the bloke he went on the rc boat with the best. This i had to watch a few times

[@imedic31]

Hey dude! You can use a feeler guage or two to slip the shock ends back into the arm. One one either side, will keep the eyelet inline and stop it from snagging on the arm protrusions. Cheers!

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

Do the RPM shafts need the rubber o ring??

[@MasterNeptor]

To be honest Kevin: the things you do are sometimes not super smart but my gosh are they enjoyable cuz they dont happen to me. Also: not only because of your channel but today my TT01 was driving for the first time in a while and this time was in an open competition. This was my first time driving real RC car so yeah

[@gregoakden1611]

Hey kev, I found that putting the shock shaft back in was easiest when I slid the ball end in the groove for the shaft closest to the diff housing first, then it would slide down the grove till you hit the hole you want to put the screw in.. the end of the groove closest to the diff housing is a little wider but not my much.. hope this helps!

[@Real_vtec]

For the shocks, I use a large flathead screwdriver to pry the plastic arm apart a little bit. All it needs is a mm or so

[@Swiftchar]

Kev I can’t believe I’m so early to your video you’re my favourite KZbinr I’ve been watching you since I was 4 and now I’m 11 and i still enjoy your content just as much as I did when I was 4 and I got into the hobby too❤

[@grootthegamingguineapig]

Just wondering if you've thought of retro fitting a Traxxas motor mount/support to your Arrma vehicles. Might help minimize damage to your motors.

[@1982james111]

Kev, I don't know if it would work but putting some cotton through the arm then through the shock end and out the other side of the arm and pull down holding both ends of the cotton it'll hopefully keep that pivot end level providing you pull the cotton ends evenly. BUT lol the cotton might get in the way when pulling down in-between the arm and pivot. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Who knows lol, just a suggestion 😜👍🏻

[@jacobmonger7803]

For shock ends, I find that removing the spring retainer and putting it back on afterwards so that you aren’t fighting against the spring ass much. That’s my tip anyway

[@redsn4pper]

I’d like some spring ass indeed

[@Kdubgrowerz]

Hes fighting the ball at the end not the spring

[@stevegirard817]

Wow that was a hard hit!!! Crazy how much stuff broke!! But I mean, who does that lol!!! Love that all your videos are basically a what not to do with your rc car!! Take care Kev!!!

[@311DaytoDay]

I found from removing the shock from the arm that if if I press the arm up I can slip the shock back into the arm way easier. Almost instantly it will just pop or maybe slide is a better word but it’ll go right back into place.

[@captaincouldverc]

Once max post's his vidja, I'll definitely watch it from his angle! Great job getting max to start his channel!

[@raistraw8629]

One unfortunate day it would be written on his tombstone: Oh, what happened - tumble wumble.

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

Honestly I don’t think you could go wrong with either. Both have their problems so I would go with whatever body style you like. IMO the kraton is better for ME because I can’t get parts down here for the sledge. I’ve broken the spur,front cvd(terrible landing),tires and that’s about it. The 6s 5200mah hoovo fit the sledge

[@toddulinski545]

Always take the shock off the top and bottom and do the a arm bolt first. I had the same issue everytime also. If I do anything with any shock I take off the top and bottom.

[@chadthornhill3324]

I use a thin metal like widest flathead screwdriver but thinnest or a banding strip used to secure things to pallets. Start one side of shock on the other side thin metal and slide down to position. Spreads it as you slide.

[@TheJahNix]

I put my hex wrench through the hole of the pivotball and that helps me line it up straight, or easy enough to wiggle into place - once its pressed in a bit, dont take out the wrench, get a smaller (1.5mm) and try to grab the pivot ball through the hole you would thread the screw. This works pretty awesome for me... Good Luck Kev and AAA+ Entertainment...

[@SketchyFate]

What about using floss ? The string you pit between your teeth. It’s small enough to wrap around that little metal floppy piece. You could wrap two strings on both sides and pull down so it’s equally balanced to slide in

[@pearcey1113]

Wow that’s one strong car amazing the treatment you gave it before it broke

[@Ripcurrent7]

For the shock push the metal back end down first, then pull back the front will pop in you get the hang of it. It works every time.

[@hobbyvalentino148]

on the shocks I usually put the screw in the arm a hair first then get the hole as close as possible to the screw then shove it in, works everytime for me

[@doglover70780]

What is the best beginner RC car in your opinion

[@fullsendrc863]

this is what i do to make it easier for the shock ends into the arm, i take needle nose plyers, and shove them into where the shock end goes, and spread it apart just a tiny bit, its generally enough to get the end in. it doesnt seem to stress the plastic. thoughts?

[@allanfrancecisco7153]

Put the little red or black O rings on and it keeps it straight and centered and then u here it snap in takes the slop out of the rear-end to thanks for all the great videos.

[@Shellzwick]

I just went through this last night on the xrt servo link . I used a hooked pick and put it through the outside hole than used the tip of the pick to adjust the pivot piece to line up . Worked perfect for me .

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

That’s m2c tough💪🏻we all know stock chassis wouldn’t take those harsh landings and there isn’t a chassis in existence that would take that landing on a pole with the chassis

[@Bradley_mtb]

kevs energy is so contagious.

[@ninthislandrc]

This has got to be the best "Kraton vs Sledge" comparison video. About time someone did this...and, of course, not only did it have to be Kevin, but he just had to 'destroy' the M2C chassis in the process. Truth-be-told, even though the chassis was bent, considering the amount of force it took, and where, specifically, that force was applied, I challenge any other chassis to hold up better (in other words, no other will). Looking forward to doing my M2C swap...just waiting for one final "part" (technically, not a part, but a customized skin...hope to have video in the near future).

[@austinbermudez]

How fast did you go with your rc what is hard to get much power faster than normal with a different car but new tires

[@Thatrccarguy13]

Love the Grab stick for the Rc's all the way in the back of the Defender 😂

[@TRIPLExHAWX]

Kev have you thought about getting a wind screen for the wind? Won’t eliminate all of the fuss but would help!

[@AxleFoley21]

WOW that was a hard shot on the sledge bending the frame LOL. NOTHING was taking that shot hahahaha

[@seanwilson9117]

Kev: "It comes out easy, it just doesn't want to go back in easy " Al of us screaming at home: "That's what she said!"

[@KoiaKoiaEVE]

Ya'll aint kidding when you do extreme testing. Pretty impressive the abuse these take. Well done.

[@charlessawallich1870]

Kev, you flatten everything. Your durability test is the test of all test that i find humor in

[@radiovlogi]

I grab the shock absorber thingy with needle nose pliers from the very very edge of that round metal thing to put it in straight, it really only needs to go partially in and then you just push it in.

[@BradleyWellingtonIII]

Put a flathead screwdriver in the shock mount slot and twist to wedge open and relieve the rod ends. Works for me every time!

[@markrevill8573]

3:32 I usually place the end of a flat head screwdriver in there and twist it which opens the plastic up a bit more. Hopefully that doesn’t damage anything.

[@immortalgaming1068]

hey kev i have had problems with my rc car tires ballooning do you have a suggestion on how to fix that

[@thrasherja]

If I'm struggling to get the shock end into the arm I use a pair of needle noses to hold it straight and push it it

[@neontetra1000]

Kevin seems to get a strange pleasure from smashing these cars to pieces. Makes for an entertaining video .

[@FarmerFpv]

I love how you're working with finesse and then when something is stuck you go all Bandon Frasier in Encino man on the part. Unga Bunga! 😂😂You're the greatest Kev, always making us laugh! That was one hard hit on the suicide jump. I have never seen a hit that perfectly hard. 😂 It would destroy anything, lol. That was EPIC!

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

Have you tried using a bit of greese to hold that pin in position when doing the shock bottom?

[@dogyeyeh]

You are the best 👌 rc person I've seen

[@EHUDPOWER]

Well first timer thinking of splurging into the bigger market of RC's! What would you recommend? I'm basically looking for something off road wise and take a good beating. Also can deal with snow too.

[@TorchedRC]

That hit was one of the few times I've seen a Sledge de-glove it's body. I love mine! They need to update the XMaxx with this body style also.

[@Dknappy]

Use a muffin pan to organize your bolts! I do as a mechanic and works great!

[@Blaquer17]

@3:53 I use a flathead screwdriver to twist it open wider than normal, cram the rod end in there, and the arm flexes back in place.

[@Bikebros27]

What tyres would people recommend for the sledge I need some new 1s

[@chevyb0195]

I'm going to start using bins to separate my screws when I build an RC back up. It does make things easier. TY