Traxxas TRX4M servo died quickly! Ecopower 640t metal gear servo upgrade!

I was running my new Trx4m Defender yesterday and got halfway through a battery pack when the stock plastic servo gears let go. I was able to run out to my local HobbyTown USA and get the truck back up and running quickly!
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[@texomarc]

The bearings help with the whine. There’s a bunch of binding in the bushings, you can watch it torque twist on flat ground. Looking good, brother!

[@havikhobbies]

Yeah I noticed after installing the crawl transmission that the truck required a good amount of throttle to get the wheels turning! That's when I ordered the bearing kit. Thanks for hang out Josh!

[@ajgray9353]

What bearings are you referring too?

[@texomarc]

@@ajgray9353 Traxxas has a bearing kit for the trx-4m.

[@alexstechreview577]

Thanks for the recommendation! My 4 day old Traxxas Trx4m (Basically New) 's servo died too, and I was wondering if I should get Traxxas metal gear servo for 44$ or this one.

[@havikhobbies]

No problem mate, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@minortrash5062]

From my research this one is the best bang for your buck, I've seen people saying it's better than the metal gear Traxxas replacement. I would like to get one myself.

[@havikhobbies]

I would highly recommend this servo, it's a great performer and it's available from hobbytown stores! Injora has a 7kg servo that is the same size as this one and looks like it could be another great option!

[@juggie19]

I upgraded the tires and they were a bit bigger and needed a spacer i believe. I think the rubbing destroyed the oem servo. Had it for about 4 weeks now.

[@havikhobbies]

Yeah that could definitely do it. For me I got the truck on a bit of a bind, nothing crazy but it was enough to kill the stock plastic servo gears. No problems after installing the Ecopower! Thanks for hanging out mate much appreciated!

[@CommentsAllowed]

After one day using my trx4m, the servo stopped turning the wheels and started slipping. I assume its the same issue. Need to take it apart to be sure.

[@havikhobbies]

Yes the stock gears are plastic and seen to strip easily. Since replacing mine with 640t I haven't had another problem! Thanks for stopping by!

[@CommentsAllowed]

@@havikhobbies It makes me wonder. Having servo issues after using for a single day sounds like something the manufacturer should be fixing. Though I do not want the same junk plastic gears. They offer a 2064R kit that has metal gears. So I think I will use that to service it. With any other product this would be unacceptable. Is this something we accept in the RC Hobby because we can repair these?

[@havikhobbies]

Your absolutely right, Traxxas by all means should take care of the replacement. I didn't bother because they would just send out another crappy stock servos. You can get a better servo for less money and you won't have any issues after that.

[@namehere1369]

Same man had mine for one day it and done for already -_- $260 cdn yet 😢

[@rcflashcars]

cool vid! big like! 👍👍👍

[@havikhobbies]

Thank you my friend, Thanks for stopping by!

[@joseaponte2829]

Shock oil for trx4m is 20wt

[@havikhobbies]

Thanks!

[@strawberrymochiiz]

My son had his 4 days and same issue. I was surprised because he's just driving it around the house. I guess I'll have to upgrade it too.

[@havikhobbies]

Yeah I think it's pretty stingy of Traxxas to not include a metal gear servo, however their marketing strategy is very clear and they are happy to provide you with an upgrade servo at a cost! Thanks for watching!

[@ajgray9353]

Still holding up good?

[@havikhobbies]

Yes! No issues with Ecopower 640t servo. I picked it up because my local HobbyTown keeps them on the shelf, however it appears to be a genuinely solid upgrade!

[@bobbobbyson-y9d]

@@havikhobbies Checking in 4 months later, lol...still good? Thanks

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

Did it hold up​@@havikhobbies

[@havikhobbies]

Yep I haven't had go replace the servo! Still going strong 💪

[@Snarf_Le_Wombat]

@@havikhobbies Sickk my stock one stripped out from abuse in deep water with deep grass...waiting on a Injora 25kg servo

[@Friskee62]

Get the Bronco...

[@havikhobbies]

😂 yep, sold the Defender body on eBay and got the cactus gray Bronco Body!