Traxxas Bigfoot Speed Mod

[@316RC]

After running many packs it turns out this gear ratio creates too much heat and causes motor failure. I no longer recommend this gear change unless you change the motor.

[@elias7858]

AL2 RC Can you just put a brushless motor to have a much long time?

[@316RC]

Thoody Sure, but you will need to change the ESC as well.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

No worries good to hear feedback on our mod be it good or bad. Of note is our original car is still running strong. Feedback taken on board though. Just moved house hence lack of recent videos. Normal service is resumed. Great video intro BTW!

[@akioantoine581]

AL2 RC ok thanks

[@BigPitter]

I asked on Driftomaniacs but had no answer. So , would it be better with metal spur and gear instead of plastic composit?

[@DroneLifeRC]

I just bought one today... been eyeing it for several weeks at Hobby Town USA, finally drove 2 hrs away to get it.. can't wait to rip it around

[@quentinc1275]

Thanks for the very in-depth and helpful tutorial! By the way, if you want to save some time when changing the spur, leave the slipper assembly together and on, but just remove the 3 screws and you can pry the spur gear off and slide the new one on and put the 3 screws back in! I used to do what you did, but I recently found out about this method and it saves a lot of time! Just a helpful tip!

[@316RC]

Quentin C Thanks for the comment. Good tip! Thanks for sharing.

[@quentinc1275]

Also, if you wanna go fast and pop wheelies, just tighten your slipper all the way then loosen it 1/4 a turn. Just make sure after the run to loosen it another 1/4 turn!

[@WaldenSpawn]

Great video, getting 3 of these for my kids for Christmas so I will definitely be doing this.

[@316RC]

WaldenSpawn perfect truck for kids :)

[@GMbusa1]

Great vid. I'm late to the RC game at 45 but I like it. Your video here taught me how to set the slipper. Thanks

[@viridianacarbajales]

Thanks for your help AL2 just going to have to go and buy a new motor.. looking forward for new videos.. thanks again..

[@SGV87]

damn your motor blew after doing this mod??? bss

[@jandl0704]

Great "how to" video!! Very detailed. Subscribed. Keep the videos coming.

[@316RC]

Jonathan Rodriguez Thanks man!

[@CCxRC]

I need to get some bearings for my old school Grave Digger. Great video!

[@316RC]

CCxRC thanks

[@andres384rc2]

thank you, I used this video very much and I hope I get to have a very big channel like yours

[@jeffecklund1144]

just ordered one yesterday...so excited and this was an excellent video! #subbed

[@316RC]

Jeff Ecklund Cool! Have fun.

[@afrog2666]

IMO a higher rpm motor using the same pinion will be better, more expensive, but better :) Getting rid of the stock motor is SOP for any brushed car ;)

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Get some 5X8 MM fiber washers to put between the axle, and hex, they will take a lot of slop out of the wheels. I put 2 on each corner of my truck, and it helped a lot. And replace the plastic hexes with aluminum ones to keep from stripping them out. You only have to take out the top camber link screws on the back to get the axles out. And make sure to time the axle halves when you put them back together. One thing I would do is take those phillips screws, and throw them as far as I can, and replace them with hex head screws. And replace those fiber slipper clutch pads with steel ones. Better grip, and longer life. Mine were in pieces after about 3 battery packs run through it. You don't want to overtighten the spring on the clutch.

[@316RC]

Thanks! You have a link or part no. for the 5x8 washers?

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Traxxas part number 1985 for (20) 5X8 PTFE coated washers for $2.00. You can find them on E-Bay as well.

[@highrollers-tv712]

great video thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@316RC]

Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Haze121201]

I might be a little late but if you upgrade the motor to a 3351R, that thing will fly with this mods. Ask me how I know. Is insane.

[@pureinsanity75]

I take it you did it? I planned a brushless swap and trying this gearing.

[@tgreenm]

Thanks for this how to, nice monster. :-) I subbed.

[@dominicksmith2478]

The Green Man

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Thinking we will do this to grayson’s Bigfoot

[@joepinto509]

I'd used the rustler vxl bearing and brushless motor with transmission.mine might have that gear combo from the rustler vxl..

[@rcmctool2918]

Hey AL2 RC, I guess if you want a speed increase you should just drop a castle brush less system in the Bigfoot...... 8^)

[@luislugo2549]

The Big Foot is basically a Stampede, right? So this mods works with them to. Love what you do with the Grave Digger, I will order mine next week

[@delhardyrc]

Hi there. Just a wee tip, you dont need to remove the slipper assembly. Just undo the three cap head screws holding the spur gear onto the slipper assembly. Pop it off, and replace with the new one.

[@pureinsanity75]

Would the 25T pinion with 76T spur work if converted to a brushless 3s system?

[@kodak_jack]

Please use the Show More feature to list and link parts you use. It makes it easier for your viewers not having to take notes as they watch the video.

[@316RC]

Your right, I did do that in one of my latest video and will try do do as often as I can going forward!

[@colmanorourke5835]

Great video man thanks

[@viridianacarbajales]

Stock, ones a day since Xmas day..lol just too fun.. after new parts in maybe about 6 runs

[@denvermansfieldflips7424]

hey AL2 RC after watching these vids my bro and I are asking for this car for Christmas we both LOVE traxxas rc cars so thanks!!

[@316RC]

DenverMansfieldFlips awesome! You'll love it!

[@estudianteenfermeria6788]

Hi!. I have a cuestion!. This toy is can converted in a 4x4?.. i interested in buy this monster truck but i would like to know if this can be converted in a 4x4. Thank you!.

[@316RC]

No. It would be best to buy 4x4 version of this truck. Traxxas Stampede 4x4. You can buy a Bigfoot body and use it with the 4x4 version.

[@estudianteenfermeria6788]

@@316RC thank you very much!..

[@TheImtoomuch]

Are you going to put the Axial wheels and BKT tires from the Grave Digger on this Traxxas Bigfoot?

[@316RC]

TheImtoomuch I took a quick look at that but something seemed off. The wheels had some play but I didn't go any further to see what was wrong.

[@TheImtoomuch]

Cool! I hope they work out because I think the Axial tires and wheels would look great on the Traxxas Bigfoot.

[@slkric1724]

What kind of difference did you see with the change from bushings to bearings?

[@316RC]

Slk Ric Other then a smoother spin on the wheels they just handle the higher speed better.

[@slkric1724]

AL2 RC Oh ok. I just bought the new Traxxas bigfoot #1 that just came out. So I'm going to change the bushings to the bearings like you did. And I'm going to run 2S lipo in it.

[@slkric1724]

I changed the bushings to bearings and I can tell a BIG difference! Thanks for the info on your video.

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Are you running the stock NiMh battery? If so get a 2S LiPo, and it will help a lot with the power.

[@316RC]

Your right. That NiMh is not so good. Just picked up a set of Traxxas plugs. Going to convert a 2S with Deans I have over.

[@viridianacarbajales]

Hey quick question why did my motor start smoking after I tested it out? I did it step by step...

[@316RC]

Viridiana Garcia Oh no! Sorry to hear that. Couple things. What battery were you running? Make sure pinion to spur gear mesh is correct. Slipper clutch too tight maybe. We're u running in dirt or hard surface like pavement?

[@juanRodriguez-lq7vm]

Awesome

[@viridianacarbajales]

Hey AL2, so I'm using the stock battery which is 8.4v nimh 3000mah.. yes I was running it on the pavement as well as dirt (gravel).. I loosed the slipper clutch but I'm afraid to test it out again... Do you think my motor is done??

[@316RC]

Viridiana Garcia It could be. I would test it without loading. Just check it on your test bench and see how it runs. Make sure your tires are off when testing inside. If it seems fine then you can try running it again outside but I would take it easy until it seems fine. How many total run do you have on this truck?

[@viridianacarbajales]

Yeah it's definitely not running right almost sounds like it's grinding or spinning can't really tell, it doesn't have it full power.. oh and the motor smells like it's burning but no smoke.

[@316RC]

Viridiana Garcia Humm... sounds like your motor is fried. I have quite a few runs without any issues.

[@alejandropadilla2811]

If I only change the bearings if I improve the speed, I do not want to overheat the Motor

[@316RC]

22 changing out to bearings over bushings will not improve the speed. You need to change the motor and gearing. Now some people report not burning out their motor with the gear change. I think it depends on how hard you run it. My motor burned up after about 20 packs.

[@lancebarrineau215]

Could these parts work on a emaxx??

[@316RC]

Lance Barrineau IDK

[@DTWC]

I see why my friend hates traxxas talk about cheap, not even bearing, and no lock on 12 mm hex. Sad

[@tracysiciliano2116]

Tried this setup on my week old bigfoot, for me it was a big mistake, the motor was smoking within 3 minutes and was too hot to touch. I can't recommend this unless you want a blown motor.Thanks anyways only cost a few bucks to try. I ran it with a 7.4 LIPO 5000 50C.

[@316RC]

Tracy Siciliano I had about 7 runs then smoked my motor as well. This gear ratio creates too much heat.

[@elias7858]

Can you put lube the pinion and spur?

[@316RC]

Thoody I usually don't. Plus this is a steel pinion and a plastic spur so definitely not.

[@faithnorn1174]

i have this same moster truck

[@frankschmitz3341]

Teile für meinen bigfoot bestellt, das wird lustig werden.

[@raysuazo3668]

just leave it good already stocked

Why are you keeping stock motor/esc because men this combo is bad ! In my slash the motor died in 1 week ! Oo I buy a CastleSideWinder 3 combo and really powerfull and afordable !

[@316RC]

RCDuck's | Chaine Modélisme Your right about the motor & ESC but the whole idea is a cheap $$$ upgrade for a decent speed increase.

[@juanRodriguez-lq7vm]

Awesome

[@69420joey]

Awesome