TRAXXAS XRT Repair Rear Upper Bulkhead Permanently For $12.50 Using All Factory Parts

[@SOMNIOHM]

*Hopefully* this is a permanent fix! Ridiculous that something like this even needs to be done!

[@gratefuldabs9775]

Good fix. Traxxas should be doing that from the beginning. They had to know it would break without the tie bar on the backside. Hopefully those arms are still strong enough after trimming them down. I suspect it will be fine. Traxxas plastic is the best around. Good video man 👍👍

[@rcguygarage]

Wish Traxxas just resolved this ASAP with the new truck. Seems like they could VERY EASILY without shaving the arms👍

[@methodsofmeyhem]

Come on guy seriously. Lol love ur channel

[@Norm2120]

That was definitely an easy fix looking forward to seeing how it works my only concern is the a arms with trimming off some material. Hopefully Traxxas sees this and makes some changes in the future

[@khrisyeet8022]

Can't believe I'm in the top 10. I crashed a while ago. Great fix Earl. Maybe it will fix it for good.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks notification squad 💯👌👍🔥

[@Bluecuban71]

I made it early again 🙌 Glad you got the parts to get it back out ! TRAXXAS is #1 Great video 👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes two breakages in the same spot is not a defective part just a weak spot 👍⚠️

[@Bluecuban71]

@@earlmoorhead5555 I hope Traxxas is paying attention 🙏

[@mikebianco7854]

Great video Earl really hope they address this issue I’m sure your annoyed 😒 with it!!! Thanks for the step by step process 👍🏽🙏🏽.

[@lambo6892]

Thanks Earl , appreciate your time and help with this preventative breakage fix. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@ufobuff4173]

This channel is great both you and RC Guy Garage really show a lot of hands on things to do and upgrades great job Earl thankyou for this!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@swisscheez5509]

@@earlmoorhead5555 Thanks for this video it was either this or try the vitavon part $$ I followed every step but shaving arms they have flex so I just stretch them in an they fit in tight hopefully they hold up still appreciate it 2x

[@chrisryder4709]

Love that ! I've ordered the stuff , I've seen several people having that breakage , I'm not running my XRT yet , we're buried in winter right now , so I'm doing all the mods that come out , thanks for the info , awesome stuff , I was wondering about trimming the tie bar instead of the arm , save the strength in the arm maybe , great stuff , thanks again !!

[@chrischupp9760]

At least you’re honest about breakages and a way to improve it

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@nickpacello2597]

Dude, your a freakin genius!!!! Thank you for doing such great videos

[@moereefer]

another great job by the best Thanks and great job. thanks for sharing to the the RC community 👍

[@Jojo215bol]

Great fix.!! Hopefully @traxxas is on this now.!! 💪🏼

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@methodsofmeyhem]

So I noticed those look like harbor freight drill bits of so they have improved them. I watch ur stuff, rc garage,and nitro gang.great content. From all of y'all

[@earlmoorhead5555]

No they can drill plastic only 😳🤷🏻‍♂️🤪⚠️⚠️

[@All_RC_Fun]

Easy repair and very helpful as always. Thanks Earl.

[@michaelvankirk3576]

Great video Earl I'll have to do that mod to my x-maxx thanks for the heads up and the how to do👍👊

[@jimshableau5106]

Great helpful video thanks will be doing this for sure before I break my new ones but like anything they don’t do this so you keep buying parts that’s we’re they keep making money

[@jaredchampagne2752]

The bulkheads are very cheap, its not a big deal, just more of an annoyance to fix it. Get the aluminum vivaton ones.

[@WoodsUnknown]

Awesome video Earl, that should fix the issues.

[@StevenYDG69]

Just did this mod. I shaved a small amount off my arms, didn't want to remove anymore so had to EVER so slightly force em on with some flex, hoping it's not enough to matter

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Long as the arm fall freely

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

So we need to order 2 sets to do the front and back and use the stock screws? I also ordered the compete kit from them with the threaded pin upgrade for all the hinges

[@brandonmeador2945]

Any updates on how well the arms handle the trimming?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I’ve had no issues since the modification

[@moereefer]

they reayare simple fixes just like there 15 year old VXL 8s ESC since day one burns out or red light of death.

[@jessheffren6841]

Awesome video I'm going to do this mode to my Xmaxx

[@G35Jeesh]

Crazy thanks for the info I need to do this to mine.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Definitely real strong now

[@henryfoster3212]

Earl cool videos like you all way do keep up good work on KZbin for I like see it you 😀 videos 📹 all has good time look videos keep up work 💪

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@kylel6965]

ordered a new front bulkhead today , the guy on the phone said they were "already working on a fix" lol

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 😱😂

[@savageasfck]

Well I just got mine a week ago so let's hope that they did 🤞🏻

[@jonvoogd511]

Hooe that lasts a while. Nice fix.😄💯

[@bishmuthify]

Traxxas should pay you for giving them ideas for their vesion 2.😂

[@RoostedFilms]

Looks like a solid upgrade. Anyone every play with the 1/5 Kraton EXB ? They are on sale now for a great price & I'm thinking about picking one up.

[@jaredchampagne2752]

They’re extremely heavy and break much easier than the XRT or Xmaxx. You need to do $100s in upgrades to make it bulletproof.

[@twistedhistory714]

Great vide huge help thanks man

[@guitarzzero]

Bro! Killer mod Earl! However, please put that bulkhead in a vise when using that dremel and when drilling it. Just for setting an example for the safest way to attempt this mod:)

[@guitarzzero]

As I shake off my hall monitor possession, and return to the land of the XRT, anyone break any of these rims? I landed a bit sideways, high speed, and tore the inside of the rim out…

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I’ve never used a vise for either drilling or dremel some ppl may need supervision with tools but I do add in all videos not for kids 💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Haven’t broken the factory wheel yet but did break the paddle tires rims ⚠️

[@ASmith-kg4iw]

@@guitarzzero yep first day out hit a small jump landed a little sideways on grass and destroyed three of my rims haven't driven since :(

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Dang how cold was it 👀

[@gmummy]

Would it be possible to install xrt shocks and springs amd.xrt tires to make the xmaxx perform better adding the max6..

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Shock towers have to be replaced Rc guy garage could answer that as he’s converting one

[@nickstroke]

Thanks for posting! Is there any need to upgrade the front bulkhead or have those been sturdy?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

It’s been holding but it was a lot of little modifications

[@jaredchampagne2752]

I broke the front bulkhead after a day of light bashing on the track with some jumps. I would get the aluminum ones from vivaton.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

@@jaredchampagne2752 I did a cheap mod that works perfectly now just added another strap to the bulkhead upper I try and keep cost down on my bashers as the aftermarket parts are great looking but cost is definitely reflected on it 💯plus 10 years from now will these companies still be around? The biggest issue I have with my summit the companies making the diff cups and the two speed parts are gone and I can’t turn my new summit into a 6s rc anymore and if I break my old one I can’t repair it 🤷🏻‍♂️make you think 🤔 let’s find a simple fix 👍✅

[@kobebryant9363]

Do you think soaking the bulkhead in WD40 would help fix this issue?

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I don’t think so

[@RON4RC]

Job done 👍

[@MIHfishing]

Did You have issues with it braking up top where pins went in? Mines broke right now

[@Acompony]

Working with the batteries connected

[@rickroberts7611]

Yes sirrrr👍🏻

[@wills099]

Hahaha I love watching that think blow up cause mine did the same thing. 😅 stupid max 6’s

[@redblue40rc33]

Very beginning...what's the fire? For show like fireworks or did it just Traxxas refluxed?🤣

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I wired it wrong

[@cyclonerc1625]

All Right First 👍🔥🤪😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 🔥👍👌💯

[@Paul0088]

Boom 🎉🎉🎉

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 👌👍🔥

[@randythompson1723]

😎💯💯💯

[@3689enlighten.RC.]

💯😳

[@Paul0088]

Nice easy mod ❤

[@TheSpeedrunRookie]

🤙🏽

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 👑👍🔥

[@never-stock-rc2968]

Traxxas dropped the ball imo, did they not test this truck out? Ha

[@dsjeffress]

I can’t believe traxxas did not see or fix this issue..

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right they know I’m sure 🤔😳

[@fozzy7199]

Blow up a $200 ESC yet make multiple videos crying about a $15 part

[@earlmoorhead5555]

A $ 5.00 part get it right !

[@jamiefox8670]

I don't think he's crying about any part Earl pays for everything out of his own pocket and does it to help others by taking time out of his day to do so he puts in the work so that says alot about the man! No need to be like that with a man who bust his ass trying to help🤷

[@dsjeffress]

But that $15 part could break every time you run the truck..

[@earlmoorhead5555]

The new strap and screws break ? The bulkhead $5.00 the new parts I added was 15.00 🤔

[@dsjeffress]

I was replying to fozzy 71 comment

[@jaredchampagne2752]

I got sick of replacing the bulkheads after every jump, I highly recommend people just buy the vivaton Aluminium ones if you like the bash. They are pricey, but 100% worth the money, and ultra durable.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Or just do the modification I show in future videos in my play list for $10.00

[@ngirardo86]

Save yourself a ton of time and frustration and buy an aluminum set of bulkheads man. I’d expect more from you.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

There junk I show this fix for way cheaper I expect people to watch and learn buying expensive parts don’t make a good rc but a fix on what is produced is more important