Traxxas TRX-4 Technical: Portal Maintenance I

[@zeekmx1970]

McEvoy, You've just received an Instalike. Your maintenance skill is military grade. Outstanding.

[@gmcevoy]

Awesooome! Thank you, Zeek!

[@lashwa086]

I know there are loads of videos on this but this is definitely the best video many thanks 🎉

[@gmcevoy]

And yours is by far the best comment I've ever had. Thank you so much!

[@mrmatthew9754]

Excellent video!! I'm new to the rc world only had my defender for one month and was a little reluctant to take it apart but your video really helped, done all of my portal axles yesterday with no issues!! Thanks again keep up the good work.

[@gmcevoy]

Yay! Another happy TRX-4 owner! I am truly glad that my video has helped you take the plunge. Have fun out there! It is such a marvellous piece of kit. Use it, love it, and care for it. It will provide endless hours of entertainment. Thanks for sticking around!

[@mrmatthew9754]

Your more than welcome thanks again!

[@mrmatthew9754]

Any chance you have or Will do a video on the front and rear diffs?

[@SandJ-Adventures]

I've watched this a couple of time now - very useful and straightforward. I'd probably go with White Spirit rather than petrol, but that's just me! Good stuff though!

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you!

[@TechWizMaster]

Superb video straight to the point thanks a lot mate 👍

[@gmcevoy]

My pleasure! I am glad to find out that this still appeals to some tech nerds like me! :-)

[@NatesRCclips]

Thank you . And you're welcome 🎉

[@MrBulldog917]

A small tip not trying to say it's a bad video it's good video WD-40 is a lot easier on your Plastics and it cleans really well and you can clean your bearings in it to and all I have to do is rinse with water and blow dry it and then regrease very good video though very in-depth like it

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you for your feedback, it is highly appreciated. There are many different ways to do this, indeed. Some people even use brake cleaner, to de-grease. By now, I have upgraded to metal portal cases and metal axles, which I have made water-tight, so they need less maintenance. I have posted videos about these upgrades as well. :) Thanks again for stopping by!

[@GeorgeChaidaris]

WD-40 is not the cure for everything just because it is convenient for the masses to use. It is also nor an actual lubricant and definitely not a cleaner/degreaser. It is a Water Dispersant (see where its name comes from?) It actually DEGRADES plastics. Do some research first please.

[@sprather84]

Great job 👍🏻

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you Sean! Highly appreciated. More of this, coming down the line. Have fun out there!

[@maximus7714]

I greased portal's and diff with cheap smelling marine grease is this safe long term for plastics ??

[@gmcevoy]

Hi Snook. I couldn't say for sure. You might want to check the product data sheet. Every chemical has one.

[@juddroberts2454]

Great video, Thnx!!

[@gmcevoy]

Glad it helps! I have launched a second KZbin channel, @rcwb110 (RC Workbench). Make sure you check it out, because that's where all future RC related productions will be published. Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@juzaspex89]

Helpful video. Thanks

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

how is your trx4 now? did you changed any gears due to wear?

[@gmcevoy]

It still runs perfect. I have not changed any gears so far, except the ones in the gearbox, but that's because I modified it quite a bit. Otherwise, the portals are pretty much as new. The gears do show signs of normal use: the faces of the gear teeth are shiny, but there is no excessive wear.

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

@@gmcevoy wow thanks.

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

@@gmcevoy of all the videos illustrating a proper maintenance by far yours is the most efficient and thorough way of cleaning.

[@gmcevoy]

@@tyukikiquinchi7367 Thank you so much. You have no idea how much I value your appreciation. It really goes a long way. Thanks again. Feel free to share with whomever might find this information useful, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you have technical questions about the TRX-4. You are always welcome. :-) Speak soon I hope! Take care.

[@matts7975]

Good stuff. Thanks

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you for saying so. Much appreciated!

[@heshadkaushalya831]

very helpfull video thanks for sharing. i subscribed.

[@gmcevoy]

Thank you for doing so! I hope that you will find many other interesting videos on my channel. I am a huge fan of the TRX-4, so there will be more to come! Feel free to ask technical questions if you have some. Thanks again!

[@jpblueriflesociety5440]

How often should do this

[@gmcevoy]

Hi JP. After messing around in sandy terrain, most definitely. Also, when it makes that crunchy sound, that you can find in the beginning of the video. Then it's certainly time to do it. In any case, these parts need to be kept as clean as possible. You can always give them a blast of compressed air after a run, sometimes that's enough.Enjoy your TRX-4, and thank you for watching!

[@darcykeddell4930]

Would a workshop parts washer have the same effect as petrol?

[@gmcevoy]

Hi Darcy. Probably, yes. If you use a workshop-grade de-greasing agent, you should be fine.

[@darcykeddell4930]

@@gmcevoy worked a treat, did my diffs while I was at it and regressed everything with some good grease and I'm really happy with it. Cheers for the video

[@gmcevoy]

@@darcykeddell4930 Fantastic! Thank you for letting me know!