Head on collisions can easily damage the gear teeth on nylon and plastic spur gears. Gears are a weakness on all Monster Truck RC models. Of course, this should be reapplied after each race meeting. A thin coat of grease is often used on internal gears and although this is fine for basic running around on the back yard, if you intend to race your Monster Truck at a higher level, this should be removed and replaced with racing oil (ZX1 or Teflon Oil). The gearbox of your used Monster Truck should be opened up to check for gear wear and lubrication. If you intend to race your E-Revo VXL Monster Truck model at a competitive level, I would also recommend you obtain and fit titanium pivot shafts, turnbuckles, tie rods and steering rods. The steel shafts wear and bend too easily. Drive Shafts and TurnbucklesĮxamine the drive shafts for wear and replace as required. Also, for added protection and if available for your E-Revo VXL model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. If the body shell of your Traxxas E-Revo VXL is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. If they are scratched, change them as soon as possible. At the same time, change the O-Ring seals to prevent more leakage. If you feel a jolt as you change direction, this means the oil has leaked out and must be topped up. The damper shafts should push in and pull out with a smooth action. Next, for those Traxxas models with oil filled shock absorbers, remove them from the chassis and dismantle the coil springs. Then, take a screwdriver and box spanner and check each self tapping screw and nut for security, taking care not to over tighten. When you receive your used Traxxas Monster Truck, make a general visual inspection of the chassis, front and rear wishbones, suspension shock towers etc, for any broken parts that may need to be replaced. With an instruction manual, any problems with your model Monster Truck you may discover, can easily be fixed. If not supplied with your purchase, they can often be downloaded from the Traxxas website, or purchased separately on eBay. The one thing you will always need is an instruction manual. However, depending on the age of your purchase, it may need a little tender loving care before you can take it out on the back yard. Cheap, pre-loved bargains are always becoming available. It is generally cheaper than new, ready built and may come with a variety of expensive hop-ups already installed. The truck is set for a release in late February.Buying a Used Traxxas E-Revo VXL Monster Truck (and What to look for)īuying a used Traxxas E-Revo VXL Electric Monster Truck, or any used RC Model, has a number of advantages. The package is rounded off by new multi-terrain tyres on black 6-spoke rims and a new body shell that is available in two designs. The truck is powered by the VXL-6s power system with the speed controller being telemetry-ready and the massive 2200kV brushless motor allows for top speeds of over 90km/h.
The advanced in-board suspension allows for high suspension travel while offering a low centre of gravity. The torque-biased centre drive unit features an integrated cush drive to protect the driveline against impacts and it is precision-tuned to allow instant wheels-up punches pff the line and seamless, virtually invisible operation at speed.
The steel drive cups fit over 8mm hardened steel output shafts which ride on oversized sealed bearings. Upgraded front and rear differentials with massively larger ring and pinion gears use over twice as much steel for extreme durability while heavy weight oil gives them the performance feel of limited slip differentials. Key areas were targeted for added strength and rigidity, such as the battery compartments and bulkhead mounts while new front and rear top braces resist flex and further protect the inboard shocks.
The truck builds on an innovative low centre of gravity chassis with major components such as batteries being placed as low and close to the centreline as possible. Traxxas’ popular E-Revo monster truck has received a massive overhaul with the 2018 edition being considered faster and stronger than ever before. FebruTraxxas introduce new E-Revo VXL monster truck
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