Traxxas MAXX CENTER DIFF PLUS The Basics

[@tjhellmuth]

I couldn't get very detailed or process oriented help from traxxas and found this. Such a helpful channel to cover the basics! And your unique process has sound technique but the minimizing of the process is truly brilliant!! much cleaner simpler way to get through it. Also like that you just use a powered set to not over torque and there's no hiding that. Makes a massive difference. Worlds faster, worlds more clear. Diagrams are not enough, we need intelligent steps like this. Thank you for posting this!

[@rcguygarage]

Wow!! 👍💯

[@badlilstang]

A few of us started to silicone up the bulkheads because they allow water and debris to come in. After months of bashing and rechecking we found it works very well.

[@stickyl3163]

Do you have any advice on doing it im looking to seal mine up just worried being the first time

[@singledadof2]

Amazing video ! Thanks so much for taking the time to make and share . Will watch the next part now . Big respect from the UK

[@kelst8138]

Thanks! Just lost front wheel drive and you saved me alot of time. Definitely subscribing.

[@41sniper]

Awesome video, I'm definitely bookmarking this one for reference!

[@TheVirtual3D]

Thanks for showing the keying on the axels. I broke a bunch and I guess it's because I was just jamming them in and eyeing how much stock I have to leave out, essentially adding a ton of stress to the driveshafts. Actually had them slide in a bunch of times on the keying by fluke and thought to myself that can't be right lol

[@chefbeardsly]

im really liking this series even tho i know how to do this stuff i just enjoy watching the wrenching

[@rcguygarage]

Thank you brother. When i was at the LHS I couldn't understand why someone would want someone else to work on their vehicle but I'm trying to look at it as for someone maybe is not sure how to do it so here you go. 👍💯👊

[@chefbeardsly]

@@rcguygarage yeah its for sure gonna help some people out

[@SebastianLong]

I don't even have a Maxx or have any intention on getting one, but like you, I like watching them.

[@tomv3361]

Thanks to these videos one cas see how complicated the truck actually is, absolutery worth it's price.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Very cool 😎 nice to see mine wasn’t the only one to have sand and dirt in the diffs great video 🔥🔥👍👍

[@rcguygarage]

too much FLEXIBLE plastic and pieces BUT that's also why it has a tendency to NOT break (under normal circumstances) but FLEX and then allow grit to ENTER😂😜😝🤣👍💯👊

[@GarageLifeRC]

Oh art class. Sweet

[@drroomba5045]

Thanks for your effort in making this. Gives me confidence that I can do it now !

[@BigBackyardIdeas]

11:22 awesome! Saved me about an hour!

[@rickdavid1795]

Excellent video Thanks

[@3llya71]

I don’t use the word dude at all but… DUDE you made that look sooo sooo easy that I had no problem hitting that subscribe button. Thank you for this vid keep up the good work.

[@rcguygarage]

Appreciated 👍💯

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Very helpful video. Liked and subscribed. Fantastic job explaining how, what and where. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the rest of the series. Excellent

[@michaelblessings4105]

Very well described thanks. Just bought one so I'm sure I'll be there soon

[@mikegent2676]

Thanks for the video I'm about to take mine apart. Bought it used and has a clicking noise in the rear end

[@adrianmichel9552]

Wow man thank you for this video really helping me with maintenance on my maxx!!

[@theirishaxe9405]

I went through my maxx after i rebuilt the diffs i took the thick double sided 3m esc tape and put this strips all around all the seams where the truck guess back together to make it more water tight like where the skid plate mate to chassis ect. Works good no rust or water getting in.

[@rcguygarage]

That's great idea! Must have been time consuming or tough cutting that tape

[@theirishaxe9405]

@@rcguygarage yep but worth it. Have you noticed how fast your maxx has started to rust? I gotta get some stainless steel screws. 👍

[@ronniecreason7870]

Good job 👍

[@williamturpin6746]

U were right mate was bulkhead snapped in half

[@rcguygarage]

👍💯

[@TacDonut556]

Love the channel dude your always cracking me up!

[@truckingrcaddict1183]

I'm really liking this series keep up the good work.

[@stl_scionrcscg4900]

Thanks again for the video bro it's appreciate it

[@carstoniu]

you should have a magnetize/demagnetize little brick. you just rub the bit on it a couple times and its lasts for a few days i find then do it again.. i have on dangling from my work bench.. since it never lost a screw haha o have a grinding noise now though. cant figure it out i put in the metal spur gear and it started but the gear is mint ive checked it after every run and i did the diffs last week.. they had barley any oil from factory except the center one had like 3/4s weird.. but regardless it didnt fix it.. any suggestions would be great.. btw it only grinds when hitting reverse from med to high speed. maxx is defiantly my fave truck though and im starting to have to many cars to keep in my apartment haha🤫

[@FC-fq1gk]

Great vid brother. Thanks for great info, just picked up my first traxxas maxx(Arrma only).Merry Christmas

[@danberger873]

I’m taking my maxx apart for everything laid out on my table, it’s my first time and I’m enjoying re greasing it and changing the middle and rear grease in diffs

[@rcguygarage]

AWESOME👍💯👊

[@danberger873]

I’m changing my rear to 10k and my center to 60k.. you think it will good? Also I put a lot of grease in front section hoping to keep out the sand and I’ll do same to rear

[@rcguygarage]

@@danberger873 i think the center diff is THICK. Video dropping on it tomorrow 👍💯👊

[@danberger873]

RC Guy Garage I just opened it up it has 20 million in the center, how important is it to clean off every piece off the diff to put new wt in? I’m cleaning it anyways though with a toothbrush and towel

[@rcguygarage]

@@danberger873 depends on its condition (visual) if it hasn't degraded (physical) then I myself never worry as sometimes a change isn't even necessary.

[@michaelblessings4105]

Next time you clean the bearings in the MAXX can you do a how to video. If you can brotha thanks

[@mikehill3764]

Great video!

[@SuperGokuSon]

Love these vids!

[@krizz13071981]

Rly nice vid. Thx!

[@joseluisarroyocaro4819]

Hola buen video 👍 me a enseñado mucho gracias amigo 👍🍻🏎️🏎️

[@rcguygarage]

I wish I could fully understand this comment I think I kind of get what you're saying and I appreciate it I think as long as I understand what you're saying cuz there is no translator

[@joseluisarroyocaro4819]

Hola qué el vídeo ke as subido mea gustado mucho ya e aprendido algo más ke no sabía 👍🍻🍻🏎️🏎️

[@Juggalohachetman]

Thank you

[@joseCalderon1976]

I'm assuming that the xmaxx 8s would be the same procedure? Thanks. I really appreciate your videos.

[@rickdavis524]

awesome video man, this will help me a ton when i go to service my vehicle. Will you be doing a video of the cleaning/servicing process? can you add what grease and diff fluid you use if you do? Thanks so much.

[@rcguygarage]

THAT'S A DEFINITE👍💯👊 This is the start of the new series "The Basics".

[@raymondclinton1080]

Fantastic!!… Been wondering how you access the diifs. Don't seem to be any vids about yet?. Great vid, Thanks a lot!!

[@rcguygarage]

👍💯👊

[@christianadkins2305]

I have a question for ya since you seem to know the Maxx inside and out... i had to replace the feont bulk head that holds the diff in place, after getting everything back together when i drive it the streering doesnt want to center when driving or when the weight is on the vehicle. It has to be something i put back together which is leading me to the steering is be bound up, what screws could i have over tighten to cause it to bind ? And i didnt touch any steering parts other than putting the bearings on the new bulk head.

[@spacepopeextremis9746]

Great vid series! Just had my first 'fatal' mishap after 4+ weeks with Maxx . This vid helped me pinpoint my problem at about the 13:40 min mark. My front bulkhead (#8920) was snapped in-half under the skid plate. And once removed, found the front drive hub (#8954) was smashed to powder. (Exibit A - photos.app.goo.gl/oKzFoZFZEgVsdd1u8 and Exibit B - photos.app.goo.gl/X8yMtitgfagefGxF6 ) Wasn't even a particularly violent impact that did her in either. Just wear over time, I guess. Waiting on replacement parts. Now I get to follow your directions on diff cleaning! Yay?

[@jamesgeorge609]

I’m about to remove the diffs,,,I notice you removed the 4 screws on the top side way down low,,,,,is it necessary to remove them. And what are they attached to? I see others not removing them,,,,just wondering. Love your detailed tutorials,,I follow them all,,,,great stuff! Did you say you’re from Clinton ma. I’m from Worcester,,,another damn yankee😀

[@eddiegolajay]

After cleaning all the gunk off what is the best grease to lube it back up with?

[@rcguygarage]

For me I use water resistant bearing grease. Very slick. I'm not the buy the book normal RC GUY😝🤣😜😂👍💯👊

[@xmaxxfan1857]

A big shout out to Earl for saying something about your video I like these videos do you have a video for the center diff on the xmaxx?

[@rcguygarage]

TOTALLY!!!!👍💯👊 Earl's the man! When I do my video on the wide Maxx kit i told him I'm going to be giving or referencing Earl like I had mentioned in one of my lives concerning all the R&D he has done into tuning the shocks for his terrain👍💯👊 he's taken some time tuning!

[@DjghostyMusic]

What 1/4 hex bit kit do you use?

[@tcornell421]

What is that small magnet that you added magnetism to the tool? I wanna get one.

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

How do you like the 500k rear, 100k front? I watched the running video, but you think you could feel the difference? I was thinking of doing the exact same thing.

[@rcguygarage]

Just seeing this now thanks KZbin I like the lockup but that's the conditions I'm running in too though

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

@@rcguygarage haha, no worries man. I ended up doing it. I think I'm going to like it. Especially once the snow gets here. Pretty rare not to have snow in Central Wisconsin on Christmas eve.

[@ajaykumark107]

Are the steps shown above also apply to XRT ?

[@Joe-no5dj]

Hey what's up really like your channel I subscribed about a month ago. Quick question do you put grease on the center diff ring gear like you do on the front and rear diffs?

[@rcguygarage]

Depends on application. If closed diff yes but most center diffs are open spur/pinion

[@Joe-no5dj]

@@rcguygarage so on the maxx you would but grease on the center diff? I'm gonna be cleaning up the diffs on my maxx soon that's why I'm asking it's my first time doing it

[@michaelfraley4660]

Should I change fluids in all differentials since I gonna be running Proline Trenchers HP Belted 3.8 with 20/50 gearing. If So what would be a good weight to use in all differentials.

[@rcguygarage]

Sorry for me differentials are tuned for what I'm looking to get out of the vehicle. Changing fluids should also be done as maintenance approx 20 packs

[@michaelfraley4660]

@@rcguygarage You mean every 20 runs.

[@rcguygarage]

@@michaelfraley4660 it's debatable similar to oil changes on your vehicle. I say 20 some say 30 it's dependant on TOO many variables but if I'm asked my answer is 20

[@michaelfraley4660]

@@rcguygarage So what are the factory weights on all 3.

[@wise--men]

Hi, how are you? I have a question: using a heavier and thicker silicone oil in the rear differential, would it increase traction on the rear wheels to help me do standing backflips? I'm from Brazil and no one on the internet was able to answer this question. Traxxas Maxx 4S.

[@rcguygarage]

The center diff is what will plant the rear wheels to the ground giving you that capability BUT that is damaging to the drivetrain. It puts lots of stress on the entire model.

[@wise--men]

@@rcguygarage Woooow!! Thanks for the reply and help!! xD Okay, so the center differential is more important. I'm going to use silicone earplug on it. And if I want to balance this force between the front and rear differential a little more, does the weight of the silicone between them make a difference to the torque force? I wanted to do the same as you and go with 500k in the back. Thanks for warning about the danger of standing backflips, as I only have one RC Truck, I take good care of it, I'm a perfectionist and I won't make many jumps ^^

[@kevinsinger7941]

What is the Pitch on the center diff Spur gear by any chance do you know this?

[@rcguygarage]

Mod1

[@porosaki]

a question, do i need to open and clean up everything everytime i drive my MAXX on the beach?

[@rcguygarage]

I'd say yes but depends on how you drive but YES

[@Bvots]

What weight fluid are u putting in??

[@muttswob4239]

Ok. You earned a sub from me. I need to know though...what is the chipmunk sounding stuff in the back ground lol? Do you have animals in the garage?

[@rcguygarage]

Vector

[@jasonmartin9138]

I have searched the internet where do you get the magnet

[@markrenton5791]

15:40 Is R2D2 there? 😉

[@rcguygarage]

Yes 🤣😂

[@hooglehoogle6355]

should I clean all the gears up before put diff oils?

[@rcguygarage]

Yes!!! You'll get more longevity getting the liquid metal out and new lubricant in👍💯👊

[@MetzRc84]

Ha. He said UNIT (in my bevis and butthead voice)

[@dextermoran5352]

Now my front two wheels spin in opposite directions and so does my back wheels. Wtf did I do?

[@rcguygarage]

If you mean left and right sides that's normal.

[@dextermoran5352]

Thanks

[@xXxREDEEMEDxXx-yc9ne]

Is green grease good for the diffs in the traxxas maxx ?

[@rcguygarage]

All depends on what your trying to do with the grease

[@xXxREDEEMEDxXx-yc9ne]

Well i was thinking of putting it on all three I just bash and jump no racing Also what weight would you consider this green grease ? Just curious to know

[@twisteds2fast4u]

thats a lot of screws lol

[@rcguygarage]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without that electric driver😂😜🤣😝

[@butzaman5139]

Great video! Thanks