Traxxas Wide Maxx Suspension Setup

[@MiltonAPrado]

I am a 63 years old kid with a lot of years with rc and two grand kits making me poor with this hobby, After this video me and the kids make the call to order the wide kit for our three maxxes, thanks for the video me and the kids love you.

[@bryanspanjer3213]

You know that it’s well worth it. You don’t get do overs with children. Keep it up

[@HackedUpForBarbeque]

Love hearing nature calls from different countries.

[@gabrielvaduva8542]

I love the bird sound in the backround

[@3630FS]

Great vid !!!! i also did the wide set up and i followed earl morehead set up with the shocks heavier oil and it really hugs the ground very happy with results ! Be safe

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Your video's are very helpful and informative. After watching your Maxx video's I'm now saving for a Maxx. Thanks for sharing. Keep em coming...

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks for watching

[@curtisbeattie9786]

Chassis slap is what stops things from breaking , the entire length of the chassis takes the impact force , that's why buggies are notoriously durable , there chassis always hit the ground.

[@GeddyRC]

I figured as much, that chassis is practically nuke-proof. Not to mention, if it hits the ground after going through the entire stroke of the suspension (and the tires), the impact is already greatly reduced.

[@roncorrisjr2828]

I left my springs they way they were stock with 80wt oil front and back. About 10mm of spring pre-load and I don't get any chassis slap.

[@jaydouble2004]

Just bought my Maxx on the 7th and put the wide kit on last night, took it for a run with the stock weight oil in all 4 like you did and I was able to still see the difference. Thanks for sharing man.

[@outsourcedrc]

No Problem

[@TheLDunn1]

As I was watching the first few runs, it got me wondering if just changing the oil with the stock width suspension would have helped nearly as much and avoid the expense of going to the wide track kit.

[@geskridge1]

Love your vids. Keep it up. I just bought a Maxx and a widemaxx kit and I'm learning a lot from you.

[@gamertime753]

I have had older traxxas trucks and looking to buy this one or the e-revo 2.0. Watching this video and i got to say you really got it dialed in great video. It was cool you got to see a deer too.

[@outsourcedrc]

Those deer have left a trail on the side of my yard. They wore the grass down

[@pugs333]

Love your videos. I personally use 45 in the front and 50 in the rear with my wide Maxx

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks. I like how the front is set up right at the moment.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I put in 42wt in the front and 50wt in the rear. Keep the front springs the same and used the rear springs of the widemaxx kit (suggested by another youtbuter). It's working great for me 👍

[@Sebasr151]

Rc enthusiast. What do you think about 50wt in front and 60wt in back. I’m new to the RC world...

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@Sebasr151 it's trial and error and how you drive and where you drive bud. I always try to use the heavier oil in the back. It sounds good to me 👍. Try it out and see if you like it. I might go heavier like 70wt in the front and 80wt in the rear next time. Use whatever you got right now. Hehe. Anything is better than the stock 30wt

[@Sebasr151]

Rc enthusiast. Thanks for the advice!

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@Sebasr151 No problem. Glad I could help 👍

[@johngantner9314]

Aw man your ripn it now! Looks much better! Thanks for the temptation! Lol

[@onemansvideos2134]

Same here I like my xmaxx but you cant take it every where and this lil maxx is growing on me more and more

[@billtarrante2914]

I watched this and then bought the wide body kit for it

[@brettradecki]

I’d like to see you running a nitro REVO 3.3. It’s my favorite rc that I have. My 2nd favorite is my EREVO 2.0. Unlimited run time and I don’t have to wait for charging. Thanks for your videos. Every time I see your uploads I get excited!

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks. I don't have a Nitro Revo. I'm not too big into the nitro cars. I used to be, but not anymore.

[@lordsnowy4638]

"Unlimited run time" until you run out of nitro and starter battery.

[@wise--men]

3:01 Congratulations man, you are one of the rarities of youtube that makes a correct Rebound in the shocks. I am far from being an expert, I barely started, but from what I understand of the shocks, it is that his reboud will correspond exactly when you leave the shaft when you tighten the lid. This is because that will be the zero pressure point, since once you go up or down you will be changing the internal pressure. The springs help the bar to descend, but it is part of the engineering to use air pressure as a way of absorbing impact. At least that's what I understood by analyzing and thinking. Do you agree? My driving style is to walk straight and jump at an average height of two meters. I don't care about curves, turnings. For me, I don't think it is mandatory that such a cart is capable of making sharp turns at 60mph. I am currently using and still testing a 12,500 CTS silicone oil. Yes, 12,500. It is about 10% thicker than honey.

[@wise--men]

From Brazil.

[@outsourcedrc]

Yeah its the air inside that little piece that is compressing when the shock goes in. I tend to set my RC's up for drving more than landing. I only land 1% of the time. Chassis slap isnt that big of an issue.

[@wise--men]

@@outsourcedrc Amazing!!! But I already know that I will run the risk of breaking pieces, with my stiffer shocks. If it breaks, I really want to know where the weak points are, so I can exchange them for metal parts.

[@Ryan96se]

The best video I've seen so far on KZbin showing a decent working suspension set up and the way to add shock oil. I do not have the wide kit but I really don't like the 30wt in the shocks. It is slapping like crazy. I ordered 50wt. Not sure how that is going to react with stock arms but I need to try something. My chassis is taking a beating with the 30wt. I'm only jumping 3 or 4 ft high. When I press down on the rear of my Maxx it acts like there's no damping at all. Hopefully the 50wt will help. Great video:-)

[@Tiickel]

Did it work?

[@rixsta911]

Lost my girlfriend because of this vid. Blew all our holiday savings on a Maxx. I told her, I was keeping her safe, better to be at home with all this Covid. Bashing the Maxx is more fun anyways.

[@outsourcedrc]

I mean, this is kinda funny lol

[@bobbythomas6048]

Beautiful area! Wish I had a place like that to run my trucks.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks. I hope to get the back yard cleared sometime soon.

[@olirc]

Great effort getting those last few corners. Awesome footage. 😁

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks! Those are super fun to do.

[@cameroneshleman4833]

I recently got a maxx for my birthday and had some extra 80 weight oil sitting around so I threw it in and it handles nice but it's way to stiff. I love the articulation of the suspension so I'm switching to 50 weight and just won't hit huge jumps

[@dana2750]

The slower rebound is from the heavier oil not the springs. The new springs that are included are a heavier spring because the arms being longer have more leverage.

[@dennispierson4083]

I just Bought a ARRMA OUTCAST 4s after months of research and driver input/Testimonials between Traxxas E-Revo 2.0 / Rustler 4x4VXL and ARRMA OUTCAST/Kraton 4s&6s. I would love to see you buy and do comparison on the ARRMA OUTCAST 4S vs your Traxxas cars. Even if your not a ARRMA fan. I think it would be great to expand your RC Videos into another line of cars for videos and new experience.

[@outsourcedrc]

If I get an Arrma, it will be a Typhoon.

[@dennispierson4083]

Outsourced RC No matter what you get I would like to see your thoughts on the Arrma RC cars. I was going to buy the E-Revo after watching your 1 year review video but I wanted something my son wouldn’t destroy and the E-Revo would be to much for a 5 year old.

[@orebro8056]

@@outsourcedrc bet you can't roll a Typhon!

[@remar-6]

Thanks man I’m going to try this on my wide maxx tomorrow. Hoping it helps with some of the roll overs. Currently cannot turn with any speed 😂. Love the truck though.

[@wise--men]

11:42 To avoid the Chassis slaps, I am using a 12,500 CTS silicone oil. It's like honey. I didn't even test driving, but I already know that I will lose performance in corners. I don't care about high speed corners, I like jumps!

[@backyardbashing6136]

One thing I never hear anyone point out is how sharp the Maxx turns when they criticize how easy it rolls over. If the E-Revo turned as sharp as the Maxx it would be easier to roll too. The revo turns decent but as soon as you add power the turning radius increases a lot where the Maxx does not.

[@brentpeavler5335]

Awesome video bud. I love my maxx. I used 80wt. shock oil front and back. Take care. 👍👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks

[@sabinoalejandro1319]

Brent Peavler how is the shock oil wt. working out

[@mcgruff424]

Just wondering... did you add any bird noises?? Lol if not your house location is absolutely AMAZING!!! I miss the weekly uploads... hope your doing good buddy you really helped me through COVID times 💪🤙

[@richjones98]

Have my Maxx coming...planning on putting 80 wt front and back before I even run it the first time. May get the wide kit.

[@3630FS]

Do the wide !! Without it no matter what oil u put in still will flip ! Wide is way to go gives more stability.

[@curtisbeattie9786]

Also if you don't have chassis slap you will almost always blow the shock caps right off the shocks .

[@gotti84121]

Love the new Wide Maxx Suspension Setup...Thanks for posting the video! Stay Safe... gotti

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks

[@geodude3966]

Maxx's rear springs seem way too stiff when lowered, the rear is bouncing high each time it lands.

[@christhompsonphotography6783]

Great video, lots of fun to watch.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@markc3571]

Miss you!

[@stevedyarman]

Great vid love the two wheelin

[@outsourcedrc]

Thats one of my favorite things to do with this thing.

[@stevedyarman]

Yeàh l guess you can't have the best of both worlds the rustler seems to be the same

[@KurtsRCs]

Nice video and upgrade, I've seen some guys leave the stock springs on and not put the new ones on the rear and it handles good 👍👍🔥👊💯

[@rickdavid1795]

Great video I just installed a wide kit on mine, and it was a huge improvement. Now I have to dial in my shocks. Update: I put 60 weight in the rear shocks, and 50 weight in the front . It lands like it’s on a pillow. I also put 1million weight diff in the rear, and half million weight in the front diff. Then I put on Trencher HP 3.8" All Terrain BELTED Tires. I took it out for five minutes and broke the rear plastic junk driveshafts. Steel replacements on the way. But it drives like an X Maxx now.. What a beast... Next upgrade will be the steering servo, the stock one has to go....

[@outsourcedrc]

i've got mine dialed in pretty good. It handles great now.

[@outsourcedrc]

i've got mine dialed in pretty good. It handles great now.

[@amitpatel8731]

Nice cornering

[@rctrailbash1817]

It looks lile it handles way better. That stock setup is just way too heavy.

[@mymodel6]

Eh? What do you mean by the stock setup being too heavy? The wide kit comes with STIFFER springs for the rear (the rear springs are already stiffer than the front as stock) so you put the stock REAR springs on the front as per the instructions... You are then advised to put 50wt oil in the shocks, much thicker than stock, so what the hell are you actually talking about?

[@MrMaximuskodrata]

Thats COOL man!

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

Great demonstration bro

[@DonSeldum]

Great shot in slow!!

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@williamoleary9330]

Thank you again Going out to buy it for our Maxx

[@flextape9840]

That's really cool!!!

[@yakupyildirim4391]

Great vid! Really enjoy watching them. Not sure why Traxxas, if they already know you will need this kid to keep your MAXX stable, doesn’t include this kit or change the MAXX to this configuration... I understand from a marketing and revenue perspective this may look like a fantastic idea, but to me it would be very annoying to buy something you know you have to upgrade when unboxing just to be able to drive is in a normal way. So when you compare price with something else.. you actually have to add the price of the wide kit. Have you provided feedback to Traxxas on this and if so what was their reaction? It just justifies the price for the HOSS (even if it’s bit on the high side) when comparing to the MAXX in this configuration.

[@outsourcedrc]

I have taken the wide maxx kit off the Maxx. I dont think its meant to handle well, I think its meant to be tough and to do a lot of hard bashing with.

[@Ikonzrc]

Helpful information love your video 👍🏾

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks

[@mrfranco57]

What shock oil did you use for the front and rear? Thanks for all the vids!

[@marcossantiagozicarelli135]

hey thanks for your wonderful videos! what do you recommend to me if I have to buy . a e revo 2.0 or the wide maxx? what motor sounds more loud ? thanks from Argentina!!!

[@outsourcedrc]

I actually have a video where I compare the two! you should check it out. Its one of my more recent ones. I like the E Revo best my self

[@integrityrc7356]

Awesome man

[@willycintron4819]

Any tips on how to record RC cars,. Video was great

[@outsourcedrc]

I’ll make a video of how I do it. It’s too much to explain here

[@nitro531]

Love your vids man. The camera shots looks great. What camera are u using? Thanks.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks. Its a GoPro Hero 8

[@thomasils616]

Nice video !! Can you tell me if you used the outer holes on the kit at the front ? I can’t see it ;-) and how long down did you put your rear ?

[@outsourcedrc]

I did not. I show in the video how low the springs are set. the ring around the shock is about 1/4th of the way down

[@thomasils616]

Outsourced RC if I don’t move my front springs to the outer hole my car drops very low in the rear. And I’ve also changed the oil in the back to 60 ... weird

[@michaelkrupinskijr7282]

Which do you like better? The Maxx or your Revo 2.0? Trying to decide between the two, Revo just seems to be an all around better truck. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@stingerranger4942]

The diff have to change to thicker diff oil my Manual say to a Void turn over or skiding change diff oil it come with 50k you can use 100k up

[@JerseyStyle7]

That was awesome 👍👍👍ok back to Hell on wheels on netflix 👍

[@outsourcedrc]

Ha. Awesome

[@speeddemon123555555]

Trim the body or gorilla tape it to get rid of that noise.

[@mwdavis77]

Deciding between a Maxx, X-Maxx, or Revo... what is your fav?

[@ramonmartinez4856]

the back seems so low? mines also after the widemaxx upgrade

[@outsourcedrc]

Yeah. It is. i actually ended up taking off the Wide Maxx kit.

[@xcelerationrc5730]

Very nice 2 wheeled intro lol

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks!

[@franklinbradford1512]

Yeah you good rc at it best.

[@Michael-kq5sl]

Nice Video Buy Maxx or E-Revo 2.0 ? Whats your Favorit ??

[@kennethchoong253]

Hi there, just installed the widekit as well. Unfortunately it is having a lot of chassis slap even with gentle drop from less than 3ft high. This is despite with 50wt front and 60wt rear. Do u guys face the same problem after the wider kit? Not sure if it is also partly due to the heavier gpm drive shaft that I have just installed

[@DeeYohsGarage]

What if you put the Erevo's tires on the Maxx? Just curious how that would work out. Also on your shock rebuilds.. I don't think you should see the plunger pumping back out when you push it in. There should be no rebounding in RC shocks. Love the Videos though :D

[@thaddiusblakk2653]

In your (or anyone’s opinion) should I use the 20/46 gearing ratio with the wide kit and 60wt shock oil and proline 3.8 belted trencher tires on the maxx or would it be terrible. Some of my local hobby guys did this and it was alright; it stayed down more but could overheat if you drove it too hard for to long. Any suggestions?

[@outsourcedrc]

I usually stick with the stock gearing unless I'm heavily modifying the drive train. I've had the best luck with that. I'm not a top speed kind of person anyways. I like the low end better. Its more fun to me.

[@thaddiusblakk2653]

Outsourced RC Thanks for the advice. I will stick to the stock gearing for now.

[@DerekRC]

Any plans on the ramps by chance? Want to make some myself

[@outsourcedrc]

yes. Scroll down through my videos. I have a video where I make them.

[@DerekRC]

@@outsourcedrc thank you

[@olivierdriver]

you like the setup 30 wt oil shock front and 50 wt rear?

[@outsourcedrc]

I think I'm going to go heavier. maybe 60wt

[@johngantner9314]

hello, nice video. Question, were are you located thats a beautiful piece of land you have

[@jmac0068]

The maxx is great I'm just having a problem where my wheels won't turn sometimes it stays pointed one way.

[@johnnycash7803]

Got something binding

[@jorgecol18]

Take a look into it, you may have something blocking the servo

[@tippedbacktj8492]

1:03 lol that is always what i do

[@christhompsonphotography6783]

Do you know how to tell the difference between the front and rear shocks? I think mine got mixed up. The spring heights are different but the cylinders look the same

[@outsourcedrc]

You have to open them up. That little disc at the top of the shaft? Those are what’s different. I forgot which is which.

[@johnboy6955]

Have you changed the stock servo out of your maxx yet if so what did you change it to? I want a fast high torque metal gear servo just not sure what kind to get. Do you have any opinions?

[@outsourcedrc]

I’m still running the stock Servo. I don’t feel like it needs anything different, so I’m not sure what to recommend. I think the Servo is strong and fast enough for the Maxx. I like slower steering rates on RCs that tend to be top heavy. Makes them easier to keep on their wheels

[@johnboy6955]

I've not had good luck out of my servo idk what is wrong with it but it is really slow and weak. It takes a acre field to turn my maxx. I may have something bent or just a faulty servo bc it worked good the first few days then just weakened and I've not been bashing hard either.

[@dancoffin9860]

Do you run a 3s in the maxx ever? If you do is it still fun on 3s?

[@markc3571]

I only have 3s batteries and it goes fast enough for me, but the self righting feature doesn’t work too good with a 3s battery

[@tenncutt]

@@markc3571 doesn't work so great with 4s either!

[@pritpalsira]

which is better this or the e revo 2.0 ? thanks.

[@taronhowell2523]

What holes are the shocks on the front ?

[@outsourcedrc]

Mine are on the inside holes closest to the chassis

[@raziel72LOK]

Thanks for the video

[@charlesholminski9774]

What batteries do you like running in that?

[@outsourcedrc]

I run the 4s battery that Traxxas made for the Maxx.

[@hulk86hpu]

What ever happened to your Redcat Everest 10

[@outsourcedrc]

I still have it. I drive it every once in a while.

[@Jeremy-en4gt]

You can get parts from traxxas I ordered mine last week

[@davidoliver159]

I wish I had a traxxas Rc

[@gourobkundu2173]

Me too. But i am happy with the car i have now.

[@hellion1770]

Was hoping for a Bigfoot.

[@joeycuellar-hernandez5013]

I want the max so bad I have the rustler 4x4 and the hoss time for the maxx

[@juki-kartracing7547]

What shock oil wt do you use?

[@leoh.7160]

Juk-RCPro Associated 50wt.

[@juki-kartracing7547]

Ok thanks what do you mean with Associated

[@leoh.7160]

Juk-RCPro that’s the brand he used. Associated is the name of the oil he used.

[@juki-kartracing7547]

Leo H. Ok thx

[@joeycuellar-hernandez5013]

What the best shocks for a hoss

[@outsourcedrc]

I'm not sure what they best shocks are. I use the big bore on my Ruster and they seem like they work well.

[@joeycuellar-hernandez5013]

Ty

[@Aro800]

Hey Love your videos. I'm. Not a fan boy of any brand I just wonder why Traxxas would bring out such an expensive truck like Maxx which is so inferior in handling to its siblings like the erevo Xmaxx or even the Rustler. I haven't seen one video review that's shows that there happy with handling of Maxx, then you need spend even more $ to get a "wide kit" and for someone like you that can drive to have problems. I have no chance. Can you honestly say it handles as good as your Xmaxx or even your erevo 2.0. Have you compared it to a Outcast 4S they seem to work straight out of the box and don't fall over standing still. Thanks again love your videos.

[@outsourcedrc]

Thanks. The Maxx is really tough and beefy. It seems like it can take a beating. I think that was the goal of this RC. To make one that is really tough out of the box. Longer A arms are weaker A arms. There are trade offs for everything.

[@jf2917]

can't decide between a maxx or revo

[@albertospinella6399]

Man dont understand which oil u use in the rear, front 50? and rear?

[@outsourcedrc]

The Front is the stock 30 wt. The rear is 50wt

[@albertospinella6399]

@@outsourcedrc thanks so much...After see your videos i buy widemaxx and steel driveshafts...now want to change oil and than turn on the MAXX...other upgrades? Thanks a lot and food work

[@ethanhayes4476]

how do you control it in the air?

[@outsourcedrc]

With the throttle. Giving it break or throttle will change how it rotates.

[@ethanhayes4476]

@@outsourcedrc awesome thank you

[@zaga4496]

Ты продаешь max ??? И за сколько???

[@Honamo]

?

[@jspeedrc]

👍🏼 🇨🇵

[@TheRawketLawnchair]

i didint see deer. i saw sasquatch.

[@talonvaughn6175]

I bet it wanted to play with the truck.

[@stubanshuberi8793]

You can make it even wider by using hot racing adapters 17mm with +10mm for the traxxas Maxx and they work for the E-Revo 2.0 (which I have and put on mine) Here is a link to a guy on KZbin that got them for the maxx kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-4h42io8t0mpo Here is the EBay link to the E-Revo 2.0 extenders www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing-ERVT10W-Aluminum-10mm-Splined-17mm-Hubs-Hex-E-Revo-2-0-/264173540552

[@Mark_5150]

Why doesn't it just come with the wide arms stock? Because Profit

[@outsourcedrc]

probably because they want it to be a little Xmaxx, rather than and E Revo with an Xmaxxish look.

[@3630FS]

@@outsourcedrc it only cost $50.00 for the wide kit and self install ! Would be more if installed from factory!! Their going to make more costly if factory installed!! Its already over priced this model !

[@mikejurnak0324]

Question: Which one would you buy? 1.ARRMA 1/8 TYPHON™ 4X4 BLX RTR Speed Buggy 2. Traxxas Rustler 4x4

[@outsourcedrc]

@@mikejurnak0324 I dont know enough about the Typhon, but if I get an Arrma, that will be the one.

[@julian24tmax]

Sustitulos en español gracias

[@eugeneholly6188]

What's sad is that is how the truck should have came stock, that's yet another way Traxxas screws their customers! For $550 there are way better trucks than the max, like the Arrma Outcast. The max is a a dud compared to that beast, comparison by price point!

[@LawrenceTimme]

Looked like a Bigfoot to me

[@andresvillagomez75]

You have terrible rebound on those shocks. Why did you push half the shaft up then close the lid?? You spilled some of the oil out. The shaft should bounce back but yours barely does... low on oil

[@outsourcedrc]

Its not low on oil. The shaft of the shock takes up space. You push the shock rod up half way so that it pushes out enough oil to make room for the shock. That little hole in the cap where the oil came out at? thats what its for. Thats how you bleed the shock.