1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs

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1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RobH - 10-01-2005

I finished setting up the trx maxx diffs in the front VBS, I have to go to work soon, so the rear is going to have to wait for tomorrow.

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Tex, you can ignore the PM lol.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RCDad - 10-01-2005

Those are sweet man, why go to all that trouble and not get CVD's?

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RobH - 10-01-2005

RCDad Wrote:Those are sweet man, why go to all that trouble and not get CVD's?

I plan on upgrading the diffs and CVDs all at once, but due to funds, thats going to wait untill next year.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RCDad - 10-01-2005

Aren't the stock axles weaker than the diffs?

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RobH - 10-01-2005

RCDad Wrote:Aren't the stock axles weaker than the diffs?

The stock driveshafts are usually the first things to go when you get a more powerful engine, but if I get CVDs, im going to get 8 spyder diffs also, but I don't have the cash to do that at the same time.

The stock driveshafts held up to the .18 cv-r for the gallon I was able to run

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RCDad - 10-01-2005

Maxx=money pit

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - Obsessive R/C - 10-01-2005

I read somewhere that if you reverse the axles (tube side coming off the diff) that they are more resistant to twisting. It also keeps the dirt & dust out. Since it's already apart it may be worth a try.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - SixVi6-Camaro - 10-01-2005

on my old school maxx that had the older smaller diamater driveshafts I used to epoxy wooden dowel into the center of the axle. after doing that the U joint ends would snap before they would twist and break.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - squirrel - 10-02-2005

Quote:Maxx=money pit

imo aren't all r/c's money pits?

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - Michowski - 10-02-2005

not as much as a t-maxx. Everything needs to be upgraded on it to make it reliable.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RobH - 10-02-2005

Michowski Wrote:not as much as a t-maxx. Everything needs to be upgraded on it to make it reliable.

my t-maxx was pretty reliable in stock form auctually.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - RobH - 10-02-2005

The VBS is now finished, I installed the rear diff, put a few stickers on it, and mounted up the shocks. The install of the rear differential went much quicker than the front since I knew what I was doing this time.

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Now I'm just waiting for my Racer X kit and my truck will be complete.... for this year. Next year the drivetrain is going to be upgraded.

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 10-02-2005

Wow that is some good looking aluminum. I won't a$k.
Good macro camera work, as well!

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - Obsessive R/C - 10-02-2005

RobH Wrote:my t-maxx was pretty reliable in stock form auctually.

It's usually somewhere between bone stock and fully modified where all the headaches happen.

Nice set-up by the way. Cool

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - Tex - 10-02-2005

Looks awesome Rob! good job!

1 down, 1 to go for maxx diffs - maxximum_44 - 10-02-2005

pretty sweet :drool: