Traxxas Revo Foward Only Conversion
These instructions are intended for the experienced hobbyist so I will not go into detail on removing screws or assemblies.
That being said, first things first. Remove the transmission from your Traxxas Revo. Six screws hold the 2 halves together. Pay close attention to any shims and there locations. Ideally all the gear should stay on the shafts and on the rear half of the case.
You can refer to your Traxxas Revo Manual, because I am doing this How to: after the fact, I do not have any pictures of what it looks like with all the gears installed, at any rate lets continue with the install.
Savage MP Servo Saver Mod
Benefits:
- Improved durability
- Improves steering capabilities
- Enhances handling and overall performance
Parts Needed:
1 Set – OFNA Servo Saver Set (Part # 18034)
1 Set – OFNA Clutch Bell Shim Kit (Part # 10099)
1 Set – OFNA Aluminum Servo Arm (Part # 10732) OR Any Brand of Futaba Servo Arm
2 Sets – Duratrax 6×10mm Ball Bearings (Part # 1561) OR Any Brand of 6×10mm Bearings
Directions:
As with any set of directions, there are more than one way to do things. So use these as a guideline and use your own judgment when doing your mod. Let’s begin: Click to continue…
Body Clip Pulls
So you’re tired of losing those pesky little body clips? Or perhaps just getting them off of your ride is tough? Here’s an easy solution to your problems. These little babies make them more visible and create a “handle” that is easy to grab and pull, thus the name.
Things you need to create RC Body Clip Pulls
A. Fuel tubing — at least 6 inches long (to make 4 pulls) in your favorite color (the brighter the color, the more visible the clip will be should it “fall” off the RC.)
B. Small Zip strips — one (1) strip per body clip. The 4 inch variety is the best for this application. Mix or match the color to your desire. I use a black set from Racer’s Edge but any brand will do.
C. Small metal washers — two (2) per body clip. The best suited for this application have 1/4 inch outer diameter and fit over 3mm metric screws. The ones I use came with a screw set made by Racer’s Edge for the T-Maxx. Click to continue…
Savage 4 Gear Differential Spider Mod
Benefits:
- Improved strength of the differentials
- Makes your diffs last longer
- The fluid improves traction by attempting to transfer power to both wheels at the same speed
- Improves steering capabilities
- Enhances handling and overall performance from the differentials
Parts Needed:
2 Sets – HPI Bevel Gear Set (Part # 86032)
1 Set – Kyosho Bevel Gear Shaft Set (Part # 2335) –OR– 2 Sets – OFNA Cross Pin 4.0mm 9.5 (Part # 30773)
1 Can of your Favorite Degreaser or Cleaner
1 Tube of HPI Grease (Part # Z160) –OR– Any Brand of Grease
1 or 2 Bottles of your Choice of Click to continue…
Monster GT Forward Only Conversion (FOC) Kit
Many people have been having troubles installing the forward only conversion (FOC) kit for the Monster GT, it seems some of the FOC kit instructions are incorrect. So I’ve made up my own instructions for everyone which should make things a lot easier. I should make a note, these instructions are assuming you’ve got the Monster GT transmission out of the truck and disassembled
Removing Anodizing
I recently decided to sell my T-Maxx. While breaking it down to parts and cleaning everything up, I noticed that some of the parts I had would not make the truck very attractive to a buyer. See, I had a basher truck and it was a rainbow of various colored aluminum parts. While I was okay with this, I figured the average buyer would like the truck they might purchase to be color coordinated.
T-Maxx Differential Shimming
Whats Needed:
- 6×9x.5 Teflon shims (# 3981)
- Tools to remove the diffs from the truck
Lets Begin:
Obviously, you need the diffs off the truck and fully disassembled. Clean all grease and/or oil off of all parts. You need to shim while the parts are “dry” so the grease isn’t adding false width here and there.
From here on, I’ll assume you’ve cleaned everything and have it all apart. Also, you will need a bag of 3981 (6×9x.5 Teflon shims). You can use thinner steel shims, but I didn’t and it worked out fine.
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