How to make the Traxxas Xmaxx Indestructible!

In this video I go over the key upgrades and a few special mods of my own to make your Traxxas Xmaxx indestructible! #ThunderRC #xmaxx #traxxas.
Product Xmaxx Steering Hubs www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-X-Ma...

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Just brilliant. Great job. Thanks for sharing. John

[@thunderrc]

Thanks man! I'm glad I could share my thoughts and tips!⚡⚡⚡👍👍👍👍

[@smrtrbl86]

Frankensteins monster right there. Not bad. Good info

[@chaddavis513]

Thanks for all the awesome advice and tips!

[@thunderrc]

Absolutely man! I'm glad I could help ⚡⚡⚡

[@SpeedSyko]

I did this first time I watched this vid, used big block motors stick motors, extreme bashing, works amazing! Pros to Thunder!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️👊👍💯

[@rctd3260]

Excellent work!!! You did a great job explaining everything!!! Awesome job putting this vid together. Big 👍. I've always wanted an Xmaxx!! What a beast of an RC Truck!!

[@thunderrc]

Thank you my bro! Yeah man that should be your next RC to save up for⚡⚡⚡💯You would love it man! Best truck on the planet!🤩⚡

[@rctd3260]

@@thunderrc yeah man. Thanks!!

[@erospedrazzoli1132]

Well done mate! Thank you for sharing. Your english is also very clear and easy to understand from everyone outside the country :)

[@thunderrc]

Thanks bro! Appreciate you man!⚡⚡💯💯

[@justindover8142]

I'm sitting here like chek check check lols.. u named all the mains Keep that bad ass content coming brother

[@twrecks116]

Great, Useful Information!! Thanks! 🤗

[@thunderrc]

Thank you brotha!⚡⚡🤩🤩💯

[@johngray8798]

Awesome.

[@jimk962]

Hell yea dude that’s awesome advice.

[@teambboro5055]

So many great tips. 🔥keep up the good work

[@thunderrc]

Thanks bro!⚡⚡⚡💯💯Will do my man!

[@dirtyboyzrc]

Great vid very informative!!!! Drive shaft is next for me 🤣🤣🤣 💯💪🏽✌🏽

[@RCHobbyShed]

Good stuff mate. Excellent info! 👍

[@thunderrc]

Thanks brotha your the man!💯⚡⚡⚡

[@billypennrc2273]

Definitely agree with using the RPM upgrades coming out of the gate or when stock parts break. Very affordable mods with big strength improvements. RPM hinge pins per #70510✅ RPM Rear hub carriers #81732✅ RPM Front hub carriers #80663✅ Replace stock spur & pinion (stock will work for now)✅ Drive shaft mod✅ Factory motor and ESC are a great match w the X-MAXX & are very dependable.

[@tonyeaton3886]

I bought 2 sets of the RPM front bearing carrier, good thing I did. After 2 good bash sessions, they were tweaked so bad, they were binding up the steering and it wouldn't turn left. I installed the second set, but when they go I'll be going aluminum 👍

[@thunderrc]

Awesome my man! Yeah aluminum carriers in the front is the way to go! 🏅🏆🤩

[@xpedalpusherx]

I would recommend going with the new version Traxxas carriers in the front as they hold up and also use the same oversized bearing as the RPM.

[@CommanderAstigRC]

Awesome bench vid Rocky 👍. Great tips and tricks to get this Beast bulletproof! The wabble shaft seems to be a must and proven mod for this truck. Funny you mentioned it coz that's exactly what happened to me this weekend Bent center driveshaft from big air landings LoL 🤣🤣. Will definitely do this! I swapped all the button heads screws on this truck to a socket heads screws for durability and less strippage. Awesome vid Bro!!

[@thunderrc]

Thanks brotha!⚡⚡⚡

[@thunderrc]

Yeah man, that driveshaft nod is fantastic! You will never have a problem again💯💯⚡⚡⚡

[@SpeedSyko]

Brother Thunder! Your amazing! Thanks for the tips! I’ve got 2 to builds and will do most of those mods. I of course have a few secrets if my own. I’ll share them like you did. Love the how to vid! It changes things up and is always awesome watching your videos! Keep up the Stellar work Thunder⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🌪💯👊💥

[@thunderrc]

My man thank you⚡⚡⚡💯💯! I would love to hear your mods and sucess too!

[@SpeedSyko]

@@thunderrc So burnt out on the 1/10 scale. I feel like I’m in a pit crew trying to make one video! I’m definitely getting one of mine done soon. I’m going smaller motor like yours first build. I went to go get the driveshaft splines, only comes with 1 with a drive shaft. But it’s worth it. Major props for that driveshaft mod!!!!!👍⚡️💯

[@thunderrc]

Haha yeah man it is Xmaxx bashing time brotha! I love that Xmaxx man! Heck yeah brotha! Your gonna love the driveshaft mod!⚡⚡🤩👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@LittleTimmyPool]

Great stuff brother!! Keep up the great content 💪🤟

[@thunderrc]

Thanks brotha! I hope you doing good man⚡👍

[@onefeather75]

Just got mine in green yesterday. Making the list from your tips and Talbot:

[@thunderrc]

Awesome news my man!🔥🔥⚡💯🔥💯🔥🤩

[@pcgamerracing5539]

so good tip i am gonna do this when i buy the car👍👌

[@Todd_G_FPV]

My stock servo lasted about 2 years then started cutting in and out but I think its just corrosion on the microchip from hydroplaning lol

[@Supafly1961]

First of all would like to thank you for the awesome video,spot on . Definitely Subscribed and hoping for more X-Maxx content , infected and Lovin the Beast 💙🙏

[@thunderrc]

Big thanks bro! I appreciate you my man! More action is coming soon!🔥⚡🤩🤩🚀

[@Supafly1961]

@@thunderrc 💙🙏

[@glenncarlson3161]

Nice video thanks.

[@thunderrc]

Thank you bro!

[@NitroStarGT]

Good video coverage! 1 question, did you go back and install the RPM captured hinge pins on the front after installing the aluminum front steering blocks? Do the fit together?

[@RippinBlastinSlashin]

Great vid, dope channel! Question for ya! I have the Max6 in my Xmaxx and the upgraded metal gears in my stock 2085 servo (essentially its the 2085X now) with the upgraded servo spring/link. Have you ran the stock 2085/upgraded stock like mine or 2085x on 7.4V and does it run okay? I could really use the increased fan speed from the 7.4V!

[@andyb9994]

I haven't had any of the "problems" that you say happens, and are you serious about the wood screws, that's the most ridiculous thing you said yet...

[@thunderrc]

Sounds like you have had a different experience than me with the Xmaxx. Hey man to each his own, for me the woodscrews work well and make the truck even faster to service.

[@simonasimak9523]

Wooden screws are the way to go

[@tonysmith7989]

I love seeing what I need to do that helps in anyway possible. Thanks again bro for the knowledge. That either an older video revamped or you didn't put dbCopperhead tires on this one.

[@thunderrc]

Yeah bro I'm glad I could help👍⚡. So this is an entirely new video that I shot last night. I still like the copperheads the best on the Xmaxx but since it is brand new I am running the stock tires it came with for now.

[@tonysmith7989]

@@thunderrc I figured it WAS new. Lol

[@johnsorensen5758]

@@thunderrc whats better backflips or copperheads on xmaxx?

[@BrianNC81]

My stock servo gears stripped just putting around the yard testing it out. I hadn't even jumped it or driven it hard. Installed the $30 servo metal gear kit into stock servo, so far it seems to be good.

[@thunderrc]

Yes the stock servos are a hit and miss with this truck 🤣🤩🚀💥💥

[@BrianNC81]

@@thunderrc broke the spur gear ⚙️ on the 3rd time out just light jumping. Replaced it with a hot racing steel spur gear. Wonder what will break next? Needless to say it was a bit of a disappointment that a $1000 truck has so many weak points out of the box. I also have the smaller maxx that is completely stock that gets bashed on hard and zero issues so far.

[@thunderrc]

@@BrianNC81 Yes the Maxx is a way better truck hands down ⚡🤩🚀

[@bubblesrcshed]

Sweet stuff brother now an XMaxx is on the never ending growing list of RC’s I want...way too go 😝 I did the driveshaft mod, were those Arrma splines you used or what RC are that size spline from ? Cheers 🍻 brother

[@thunderrc]

Heck yeah bro, you should definitely put Xmaxx on the top of your list⚡⚡⚡👍Those splines came from Xmaxx driveshafts.

[@bubblesrcshed]

@@thunderrc awesome thanks again brother good too know 1 buy XMaxx 2 buy XMaxx splines 3 because I’m a cheap ass rock it till I break the other parts 😝 than switch em. Cheers 🍻 brother

[@skillcandylive]

Yoh I bet this would fix my issues with the Screws I think mine are all stripped ill try that before buying a new chassis especially if there's an additional benefit ill try it out before I buy all new chassis parts. Thanks for the tip!

[@thunderrc]

Yes wood screws are awesome on the Xmaxx!⚡️⚡️🔥🔥🔥Thanks. To!

[@skillcandylive]

@Thunder RC you definitely got yourself a new sub! I did the wood screws mod with what I had laying around man it already made a big difference can't wait to try it out later.. I have a brace for the center shaft so Im debating on trying out that mod on the shaft but I'm making a parts order so ill probably end up getting a couple of them parts so if decide i want to I have it. Lol 😆 Thanks for sharing, man I greatly appreciate it! I'm running a XLX2/1100kv-2028 system with a belt drive nothing but issues with screws.🤣

[@thunderrc]

@@skillcandylive Thanks so much brotha! Yeah man I’m glad I could help my dude! The Xmaxx is an awesome truck with the right mods!⚡️

[@getitdone361]

My biggest complaint is the front bulkhead that steering bell crank post snaps on hard bashing then u get sloppy steering and gotta replace it everything else been pretty good

[@burn1gotbeats]

🔥🔥🔥😎👏🏽

[@thunderrc]

Thank you ⚡⚡⚡💯💯💯🔥

[@echidna1263]

Hi from Australia. Enjoyed your vid. What do you call those joining pieces your using in the drive shaft . Never seen them before. No idea where to find them. Any help would be appreciated. Just ordered a x maxx can't wait to get it.

[@thunderrc]

Hey thank you for tuning in and watching🤩⚡. So those connector pieces are called splines. The only way to buy them unfortunately is to buy the whole center drive shaft for Xmaxx. I believe it 12 dollars U.S. You get one spline per drive shaft 👍

[@echidna1263]

@@thunderrc Thanks for the info. Guess I'll have to bend a couple before i can Mod it. Incentive to jump it higher🤣

[@OGDrBigB]

“I’ve had no issues with the stock servo what-so-ever.” That's nuts, I can't get a full battery through without destroying the gears.

[@BrianNC81]

My stock servo stripped out driving it around the yard the first time I took it out not even bashing on it. I replaced the gears in the stock servo with the metal gear kit and it seems to be solid now.

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Mine lasted 2 years then cut in and out from corrosion maybe? Idk lol but I messed up and got the upgraded traxxas servo and burnt up 2 now my third is going for a few runs now lol luckily it was still under 30 day warranty with traxxas so they replaced the first 2

[@emmanueldavis2010]

Fix your end points it last longer.

[@nielsaarts6493]

What size bearings on the inside go in the aluminium steering blocks. The standard thin traxxas ones or the oversized that will fit in the rpm ones. Thanks from holland.

[@thunderrc]

Standard thin traxxas ones, but you will never blow another bearing out again with the aluminium steering blocks 🤩👍⚡

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

You don’t need to update the ESC… that was the early trucks…. Like 3 Years dude.. I am In a group who run these trucks and have been for over 3 years and no one.. 0 have had problems with the stock ESC or motor.. bashing the hell out of them and water skipping them across lakes etc.. stop upgrading things don’t don’t need to be upgraded.. …. Buy some rpm wheel hubs, a pinion and locktight it. TIN shock shafts and aluminum shock end caps and you’ll be fine to jump your truck off a house

[@thunderrc]

Sounds good man! Thanks so much 🤩⚡👍

[@dougrunyan5952]

I understand your logic behind wood screws but I could never do that

[@andrewburgess2830]

Same

[@Toys4Life]

@@andrewburgess2830 same x2

[@DBBMTravel]

same x3

[@matt-the-hat-]

Awesome video. Do you have a link too the connectors for the centre driveshaft shaft please?

[@thunderrc]

Thank you bro! The only way to get the connectors is to buy the center driveshafts. One connector comes with one shaft. 👍

[@matt-the-hat-]

@@thunderrc awesome thanks for the info :)

[@sofeygoree4263]

👍🏽👍🏽like ur videos

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

So you just run the stock 8s motor? Doesn’t 24/46 gears get super motor temps?

[@MrtipRC]

I sold my xmaxx due to replacing the shock towers 12 times lol , maybe I was sending mine to high 😅

[@thunderrc]

Ohh dang! Yeah you must have been way up there haha⚡⚡⚡⚡💯

[@chrisjames509]

Has anybody else tried the GDS spur gear? I had a hell of a time getting it on the cush drive and had to hammer it on and pray I didn't bend anything. A chap on Facebook said I had to cut some tabs off but I can't find any information on how to do this any where. Does anyone know? Thanks.

[@V8chump]

Everyone seems to complain about stripping gears in xmaxxs, how’s your experience? Definitely looking to get one next spring 😈😈

[@thunderrc]

My man as long as you use the stock motor and go down one size on the pin system for your gearing , you will never strip out a gear.⚡👍

[@2004greenjeep]

Hell I have a coffee can that has over $100 of blown up gears!

[@johnsorensen5758]

Nice video You forgot to list where you got those aluminum front carriers?

[@thunderrc]

Sorry brotha, I'm gonna post that link right now 🤩⚡⚡⚡

[@thunderrc]

www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-X-Maxx-Truck-Alloy-Steering-Block-Blue-by-Atomik-RC-Replaces-TRX-7737-/352473977715?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@thunderrc]

These are some Atomik RC ones which are super awesome. Mine are currently out of stock but they are like 10 bucks cheaper.

[@johnsorensen5758]

@@thunderrc awesome thank you

[@Ryan96se]

I think it's funny the different failures people have. I guess it has to do with driving style. I was a newbie last year when I got my X-Maxx 8s. I put it in training mode, putted it around the back yard for 15 minutes and the steering servo stripped. I put the 2085x servo in and no more issue yet I have never bent the prop shaft on my model. The only thing that I fought with for a while was the pinion coming loose. Ended up with Hot Racing for the spur and Tekno pinion with oversized grub screw with red loctite and crank it down with pliers.

[@thunderrc]

Yes everyone has a preference and their own experiences. I'm sending my Xmaxx 50 feet in the air everyday so the drives haft mod is very necessary 👌

[@MrFlapstick]

Where did you get the splines for the drive shaft mod?

[@surfside75]

Hey bro they are the stock splines from traxxas I believe.

[@tonysmith7989]

I have I missed a video of thunderstruck as the music? Or have you thought of doing one? I think it would be fitting.

[@thunderrc]

Oh wow I've never heard that song! I'll have to check it out ⚡⚡

[@tonysmith7989]

@@thunderrc AC/DC Thunderstruck

[@MrSkwalito]

Hi mate, what tires do you recommand to perform flips? are the orriginal tires good enough?

[@thunderrc]

The Traxxas Sledgehammers are awesome 👍

[@MrSkwalito]

Thank @@thunderrc ans that built in ESC really needs replacement? mine seem to work ok

[@BigWillieFPV]

What are the shaft joiners called and where do you get them? 👍🏻

[@thunderrc]

I just call them splines, you can only get them by buying a new driveshaft.

[@BigWillieFPV]

@@thunderrcArh got ya thanks bro 👍🏻

[@Airbrushkid]

You soak only the plastic. And let it sit over night. The next day you wipe it down. It doesn't make it stronger. It just makes more flexible.

[@Xbot4Life]

Rocky, can you find those link things for the drive shaft mod? I have no idea what they are to be able to search for them.

[@ScandinavianRacingVideos]

trx7755

[@Xbot4Life]

@@ScandinavianRacingVideos You Sir, are a Gentleman and a Scholar. Thank you.

[@ScandinavianRacingVideos]

@@Xbot4Life No problem, Happy to help!

[@meanf1502]

Them splines brother are for the xmaxx right my buddie said to take my kraton 8s tower to tower brace an do this mod to the top two would that work or no he said his is alot stronger an where jumping a river with it to test out send you a email with the video

[@thunderrc]

Oh cool! I never thought of that mod before⚡💯

[@nickgreennjg9158]

Wood screws are for wood not for plastic just use an Allen key

[@kennethzdanowicz3988]

Where did you get the spline adapters from?

[@thunderrc]

Only way to get them is to buy the whole center drive shaft. You only get one spline per driveshaft.

[@kennethzdanowicz3988]

That sucks lol

[@thunderrc]

@@kennethzdanowicz3988 Yeah man it really does haha 🤣

[@holmer1982]

Hi mister, do you have a link to those splines?

[@thunderrc]

Yeah bro, so only way to get them is to buy the driveshaft for the Xmaxx. It only comes with one spline so you'll have to buy 2 driveshafts.👍

[@holmer1982]

@@thunderrc Thanks!

[@thatoneguy4040]

Help me understand why sparying the plastic down with wd40 makes it stronger. I've never heard of that

[@thunderrc]

It makes the plastic more plyable and flexible this is is less prone to fractures and breakages. 🏆👍

[@thatoneguy4040]

Nice, I did not know that. Thanks

[@shawnmanson1285]

“They used to didnt”

[@tropicthunderbolt]

Whats ur ramps dimensions??

[@thunderrc]

Hmmm I believe it is 3 and a half feet wide and 3 and a half feet tall. ⚡👍👍

[@kristophersainsbury7324]

Wow! Just imagine if you did it all correctly! R u f kidding me?! Haha. I guess you can't argue with results but tell me how those wood screws are holding up inside that plastic brother. Did they wiggle themselves loose yet and leave you with an oversized stripped hole? The answer is yes, only yes. I wonder what Rockwell (hardness) the plastic is at post WD-40 treatment? Considering petroleum products collected dust and deteriorate polyethylene/propylene. I'm sure it's.... Something. Also love the metal shim on the plastic arm that zip tied to it (a plastic fastener) I could go on and on but don't want to sound like a dick. No disrespect intended. Just a very interesting video brother. I was very impressed with the jumping footage. I guess you can't argue with results????......😶

[@thunderrc]

Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs on how things should be done and I respect that. Truth is I am going to beat the crap out of this machine anyways so for me looking good is not a priority. To answer your questions I have never had a problem with the wood screws backing out or any issue with using wd40. I am a basher and have been bashing now for 5 years. I can tell you that these modifications do work and the truck is stronger in the long run. There are other mods people have done that look way better and work just as well but it’s gonna cost more dineros for all that. I just stick to what works plain and simple.

[@Xbot4Life]

What does the wd40 actually do, thought wd40 wasn't a lubricant

[@bayarearcsendit671]

How u make the body stay on

[@thunderrc]

Haha your gonna laugh, I just tape it on all the way around with electrical tape 😂😂⚡

[@bayarearcsendit671]

@@thunderrc 😂😂😂😂

[@chris81983]

Wood screws and drywall screws lol

[@thunderrc]

@@chris81983 Haha yeah its sounds wack but man they work good on an Xmaxx 😱😂⚡

[@chris81983]

@@thunderrc I am just busting your balls man. Years ago there was no fine machine thread screws holding rc shit together. It was all corse thread wood style looking screws on a lot of parts. I am talking back in the 80's. Long story short they worked great

[@brianwolters1960]

What size is the spline?

[@SpeedSyko]

Haha! I just noticed I bout the same hub carriers not knowing the brand you bought! I’m building rebuilding the xmaxx. Great pointers! I’m making a vid like this, I will live you credit for your ideas. But I have a few trucks of my own. 👊⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥