X-Maxx | Complete Steering Upgrade Install Video | 2085X Servo, Hot Racing Servo Saver, etc.

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I am making this video in hopes that it helps someone else in installing this upgrade to their X-Maxx. The steering response is so much better now and it actually turns sharper too. I think the stronger servo is preventing the truck from "pushing" through the turn. The Pro-Line tires coming in the mail soon will also help! :)
Traxxas X-Maxx Upgrades so far…
Hot Racing Servo Solid Steering Rod: XMX48P06
Hot Racing Aluminum Steering Servo Horn Arm: X001OP6XR5
Hot Racing Aluminum Front Steering Brace: XMX12M06
Hot Racing Aluminum Servo Saver: XMX48M06
Hot Racing Aluminum Cush Driver Gear Cover: XMX13M06
Atomic RC Battery Hold Down 4385B: TRX7719
Atomik RC Alloy Toe Link: TRX7748
Atomik RC Alloy Nerf Bar Chassis: TRX7723
Pro-Line Trencher 4.3 Pro-Loc All Terrain Tires (soon)
RPM Upper and Lower A-Arms
RPM Front Bumper Mount: 81342
RPM Rear Bumper Mount: 81762
Team Associated 5435 50 Weight Silicone Shock Oil
Traxxas GTX 1.538 Rate Shock Springs
Traxxas 2085X Metal Gears Servo
T-Bone Racing EXO Roll Cage: 62174

[@GoKaioken]

Quick note. I realize there is a weird part in the video where it seems like it should have been cut out. That is because I was supposed to delete that segment and I accidentally deleted the segment that tells you to remove the steering link screw before pulling the front module off. Just remember to do that. You’ll figure it out if you missed this comment. Lol!

[@parrfive1071]

Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video. Huge help. New at working on this stuff and this would have been tough without it. Great job.

[@GoKaioken]

Glad I can help!

[@76Stankfinger]

I subbed you. Your video assisted me in replacing the stock steering servo with the Traxxas brand upgrade. Well done sir. You should have more subs with this video alone. Keep up the good work.

[@GoKaioken]

I appreciate the kind words! I’m just happy I can help someone else out.

[@reymartinez2140]

Thx. So much 4 video I bought a project xmaxx with all these new parts with it took it apart then couldn't figure out how all those parts went back on. U saved me a ton of aggravation props 2 u 4 video keep em coming !!

[@GoKaioken]

I’m glad I was able to help! Good luck on that XMaxx. :)

[@deanphipps5392]

Huge help thank you for taking the time.

[@bigjohn09guystuff80]

I want to think you for this video! I’m new to all of this and you made this easy. Didn’t even make it through one set of batteries. Best vid I’ve seen on the net for this! Thanks again!

[@legend600horotax]

thank you your video help me I broke my servo and I didn't know how to dismantle more you explain well thank you again

[@GoKaioken]

Glad I could help :)

[@ericbrooks1562]

The best installation video of the complete process. Thanks.👍

[@romeoraduu]

very good video,i save it in my youtube list...thanks for sharing

[@starwoidlegorc826]

Friking awesome roll cage! SUbbed ya with ring note!

[@oldmanrc3252]

Excellent job bro u just install the servo too it was a challenge for me first time desemseble my x maxx but it all in working conditions and ready to see what I broke next lol keep the good work bro🤘🤘

[@GoKaioken]

Thank you! I’m really happy with this video as it was my first time taking it all the way apart. Almost 2 hours of footage. I drove the XMaxx today and I’ll say it’s a worthy upgrade for sure! Thanks for stopping by! 😄

[@edwardwester5968]

Thanks l just need to refresh my mind putting streeing servo 4th servo in xmaxx crazy 🤪

[@mikehicks1762]

Thank you very much for the step-by-step video help me out a lot

[@geraldchilders2625]

Cool I will check them out

[@edwardwester5968]

Good afternoon it's time for me to install string servo on my xmaxx it just stopped working all good 👍thanks for a great video 📹👍Eddie

[@NimaShayesteh]

great video. TY!

[@Apasash]

Amazing Upgrade nice Video

[@bradbozarth1822]

I have two Cats and they help me work on my R/c’s all the time lol 😝

[@GoKaioken]

😂👍🏻

[@charlesspidell1447]

I slipped it into a vice use channel locks and turned it and tighten the vice and it worked and caught

[@GoKaioken]

That had to have been tough. I was going to try that but was afraid of bending the metal. Glad you got it to work though! 😄

[@oscarmike131]

Really helpful thank you sir, i did subscribe

[@geraldchilders2625]

Good install but really want to see how it all works together it takes 2 seconds to turn truck on and turn tires

[@GoKaioken]

I understand what you’re saying, but if you look at my channel I have a ton of videos of the XMaxx after the install.

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

I’m glad I read the comments. I was curious about all the HR aluminum parts. I find the plastic often works better and it’s so much cheaper to replace. It seems w the aluminum of one piece breaks it all shatters. I’m not sure which servo to upgrade to? Are you happy w Traxxas’ upgraded one? I put a Reefs 5 in my E revo after the crappy 2 servo system broke. But I’m not sure there’s a reeds that I can put in the XMAXX? They seem to make such good servos!!! It changed my E Revo completely! I took it all the way down and added the metal drive shafts upgraded the center and rear diffs and that thing flies! I’m going to add a silicone ear plug to the center diff in my XMAXX and higher rear diff fluid. I’ll do the upgrade in the servo at the same time up up the diffs and install the higher gearing. Thoughts on servo? Thanks for the great walk through and how to!!! I’m subbing now!

[@GoKaioken]

The me for the sub! I have used the Traxxas upgraded servo ever since and no issues at all. Also I agree with the plastic. I would go upgraded servo, aluminum servo horn, because the plastic one would still break, but plastic the rest of the way to the wheels. This will ensure if you have a bad wreck that you are most likely to break a $9 steering arm than anything else. Take care!

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

Joshua Esposito thanks brother. Also, why are a lot of guys upgrading to the Max 6 esc or the Castle Monster X w 800KV. Does t Castle make the esc for Traxxas? I just bought my first XMAXX and love it but know it needs a few upgrades. Do you know why many of the guys are switching the the Hobbywing or Castle Combos? Do they add power and speed? Thanks again jj

[@GoKaioken]

I’m not sure if castle makes the Traxxas ESC or not but a lot of guys swap out for more speed. I got the Max6 only and kept the stock motor and I personally do not recommend it. I later did a Castle Mamba Monster X 8S and an 800kv motor and it’s AWESOME! It’s one of my more recent videos if you want to check it out.

[@edwardwester5968]

Thanks l followed your video it was great 👍no problem all went well Thanks for all your help 😊 very happy 😀😊🙂

[@GoKaioken]

Great to hear!

[@oscarmike131]

Good tutorial video, well explained and the clarity of explanation are the best so far! Thank you. I just got my new x maxx 8s rock n roll and im doing researching mods for my xmaxx

[@kaubut0145]

Hey! Nice video. I was wondering after I did this upgrade on my Xmas why does it turn wide? Doesn’t turn on a dime like it use to? Note I also upgraded to the Traxxas adjustable tie rods. Thanks!!

[@GoKaioken]

It’s the tie rods then. Make sure that the wheels aren’t pointed too far away from each other or too far towards each other. Try to adjust them so the wheels are as straight as possible. Just to double check, are you using the Traxxas remote?

[@ericpeterson9676]

Nice video, you just gotta another sub. Keep up the good work..

[@GoKaioken]

Thank you! Will do!

[@edwardwester5968]

Good morning hope all is well l have a question about my xmaxx the wheel bearings it seems that I must change them 3 to 4 runs is that normal and what brand do you use is the ceramics better please let me know thanks Eddie 😊😀😉thanks

[@GoKaioken]

That doesn’t sound normal I’ve only replaced mine once or twice. I like to go with fast eddy’s bearings.

[@4200Shields]

How did this servo upgrade hold up for you? Considering this upgrade or an aftermarket option.

[@GoKaioken]

It’s been holding up really well

[@babblingidiot7903]

Servo still good?

[@kimdra9321]

WoooooW very nice amigo

[@GoKaioken]

Thank you! I enjoy upgrading these almost as much as I enjoy driving them!

[@romeoraduu]

Good video... What gearing you have?

[@GoKaioken]

Currently back to stock gearing.

[@backyardbashers7212]

Nice job.. How long did your 2085X last? My lasted maybe 6 months on minimal use, with virtually no jumping and minimal contact with water, mostly just tearing up the grass with my Bandlands!

[@GoKaioken]

Mine didn’t last long either, I have a standard size servo in there now

[@brettkiley1640]

@@GoKaioken What servo? I was thinking about grabbing the powerhobby 760? I know it snot true 1/5 but i dont wanna modify body etc

[@skyu777ayala2]

Was the hr steering worth it? I kinda want one.

[@GoKaioken]

It definitely made the steering more precise. Just keep in mind that with everything from the wheel to the servo being aluminum, the servo itself will take more abuse.

[@skyu777ayala2]

@@GoKaioken that's exactly what I want xD, doing a speed build on an xmaxx 8s

[@ritchez4life]

Not a bad way to drop $300 dollars lol... i totally wanna do this to mine lol

[@nitetrain7136]

And why are you upgrading these servos and other servo parts? Thanks

[@GoKaioken]

I upgraded the servo and steering parts to get a tighter steering radius. Without it the truck “pushes” through the curves.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

Is the aluminum bellcrank cover required or can I use stock?

[@GoKaioken]

You can definitely use stock and actually I’ve reverted back to the stock one at this point.

[@nitetrain7136]

Hey man, I just broke one of the black plastic steering parts that attaches to the toe bar and wraps around some rollers in between both chassis pieces. Any idea how to get at them? It’s broke in half where it is supposed to be around them rollers or whatever they are. My truck now whines really high pitch and sounds like it’s slipping cuz none of the diffs or gears move. I’m being told it might be my slipper gear and or spur. I launched my Xmaxx off a skate park ramp probably 10 ft or higher vertically and it slammed into the ground nose first. Thanks

[@GoKaioken]

Wow that sounds like quite a wreck! It’s tough to imagine exactly which part you’re talking about but if you taking apart the front module you should be able to get to it.

[@nitetrain7136]

@@GoKaioken Yeah i figured everything out and put it together and sold it and everything with it for $1400. This past xmas i bought the new 2020 Orange xmaxx and will be building up the whole truck. Why didnt you go with the Savox 2290 servo? Im probably gonna be running this. Thanks for your response. In case your in need of a brand new 8s motor and or esc, I will be selling mine. My xmaxx is still brand new in the box from christmas lol. I need to start building it, I was laid up for awhile beginning of march this year with shoulder surgery, So now im able to use my arm.

[@GoKaioken]

Wow long time since our first comments! Lol! Good to hear you were able to fix it up. What made you want to sell it and get a new one? I suppose it’s always cool to have a fresh new one now! As far as the servo, I just decided to stick with the one that Traxxas makes. I’ve heard good and bad things about Savox. Good to hear you recovered from surgery. Take care!

[@edmolinar4512]

The side bumpers are hot racing ?

[@GoKaioken]

They are actually ATOMiK RC

[@jakebrownell4783]

Do you still run this setup?? I need to fix my xmaxx steering it's soft because.i run badlands and am getting mixed reviews about this setup??

[@GoKaioken]

Negative ghost rider. Now I just do the upgraded servo, aluminum service horn, and then plastic the rest of the way

[@GoKaioken]

With all metal. A bad wreck transfers all the energy right to the servo.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

I read that the aluminum steering is hard on the servo, any truth to that?

[@GoKaioken]

The servo saver should help with that, but the physics makes sense. More of the energy from the tires are being transferred more easily through the aluminum all the way to the servo. Due to this I’ve actually reverted back the stock plastic.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

@@GoKaioken one more question. My screw pulled through the bellcrank any fix for that? ( stock)

[@GoKaioken]

Anytime a screw pulls through the plastic like that I would replace the part. In this case I would replace the bellcrank.

[@jamesrobinson4950]

@@GoKaioken yeah I was hoping I could save it, thnx for all your help.

[@GoKaioken]

How about trying a small washer between the screw and the bellcrank?

[@LiftLaugh]

What’s the point for getting a new servo?

[@GoKaioken]

Faster steering and stronger gears. The stock one has plastic gears inside and this one has metal gears.

[@LiftLaugh]

GoKaioken how much did this upgrade cost you? And I got my car yesterday. What do you recommend changing first in it

[@jon-fredrichhetland-lysne2828]

Us everything same blue color?

[@jon-fredrichhetland-lysne2828]

Is*

[@GoKaioken]

Yes it all matches, which is awesome! I ended up reverting back to the stock plastic parts though.

[@jon-fredrichhetland-lysne2828]

GoKaioken why back to plastic??

[@randyweavil4752]

What a Choad, after all that he didn't even show it in action! Unless I dozed off and missed it or sum sh!t he didn't show it work AT ALL!!

[@GoKaioken]

Hope this helps. Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZOQiX6YrZdpbqs