Im seeing comments about not needing to remove so many parts to replace the spur, but i found your method to be very informative as i havent taken mine apart yet so now i know how that entire assembly works with each individual part as your broke it down. Thank you. Great video
These models do not have a crush assembly. Slipper clutch assembly isn't required to be disassembled but good to completely inspect. Ultimately, not an easy video to film. Good job.
Detailed and helpful. While I know this is a repair/replacement video, I’m just curious if you may know what could cause my Rustler 4WD to stop popping wheelies!?! I’ve adjusted the shipper clutch and still no wheelies. PLMK if you may have any thoughts or insights. Trying to get my grandson’s truck up and running. Thank you for the video and your time. 😎🙏🏼
Good tutorial thank you. I've honestly never had to replace a spur gear before or pinion haha so this was a first for me. Question about the slipper. Do i have to take the slipper out to adjust it (tighten, loosen)? When i tried to loosen or tighten the little nut on the slipper it just kept spinning the motor. Idk if im dumb or if theres something else i need to do to keep the motor from spinning? Thank you for the video.
you just need to pull out the slipper/spur assumbly, you dont need to remove the grub screw for the center shaft it pulls away with the little outdrive still attached. Also you dont need to dissable the slipper just take the 3 screws and replace the spur with a new one. Ive done this around 10 times already
Great video. Could you do one on setting the mesh, after putting or replacing the motor gear, the 11 tooth comes with it I believe. I tried a different size gear and till can’t get my mesh set the right way.
I changed to 9t pinion and had a rough time with mesh. Used a piece of sticky note paper and it worked great for me. I geared down for bigger tires and driving in the grass.
@@GReviewz maybe with your expérience you could tell us in video. What's part is good to strengthen. With unofficial brand or official. Sorry for my english, I'm from France
That plastic bushing that has the bearing then spring go on should be replaced. The plastic wears out and causes a wobble causing the spur gear to wear. There is an aluminum replacement that is better. Your there changing the spur it’s a no brainer to upgrade that part
Just got the rustler a couple days ago and the stock plastic gear is already shredded to bits. I recommend you buy a hardened steel gear to replace it. Got one on Amazon for about 17 bucks
Plastic spur gears are only about 3 bucks at the LHS. Lot cheaper to replace plastic than a steel spur but it depends on how often you shred your spur. $3 will add up, so will $17
Alex, stock for both trucks is a 54T spur gear. Here is the link to purchase: www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHMLSNW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_03Q8RZHV4J2YQ548N0CH
Why does my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 vxl keep stripping the gears? First I changed the pinion gear to the optional 17 tooth pinion gear it came with and it stripped the nylon 54T spur gear. So then I switched the spur gear out with a metal one and it sheared the teeth off the pinion gear. Didn’t even put it on the floor just elevated free spinning. I did the paper mesh trick and everything. What am I doing wrong?! So frustrating!
Hey man we bought the same center shaft but it does not connect to the front. What did we not buy? Totally just came with the shaft and nothing to connect to the rectangular attachment on front.
Does your truck do wheelies on 10/54 gearing? Cause i cant get my rustler 4x4 brushless converted to do wheelies, and i know you have the exact same car as me. So do you know what’s happening?
Yes my rustler 4x4 vxl does wheelies no matter what gear I have. 2 big factors.. what battery are you using? If you want on demand wheelies you need to have a 3s lipo. Also, you need to tighten your slipper clutch all the way tight. If it is even a little bit loose itll never pop wheelies. The clutch will just slip. Let me know if that helps
I was wondering if there is any different size spurs. I want to lower it to like a 50t. But most spurs I find won’t work... if so could you possibly give me a part #?
Jef, thank you very much for the comment. What would you like to see about the sledgehammers? Just a driving video? It vs. The talons? Ideas are welcome.
@@GReviewz yep something like that i have ordered the sledgehammers but i dont now if they are worth there money and there are almost no videos about it
Did you watch my other sledgehammer video? One way or the other, they are awesome tires, for offroad traction they are incredible. They do put more stress on your driveline and your suspension. With the sledgehammers, the balloon so much that you can do standing backflips. It's pretty awesome
Joshua, unfortunately because my truck was the brushed version originally, I dont have the self righting function. I can tell you just from having the tires, they would make it much easier to self right the tires are big, heavy, and they balloon alot.
No I havent, this is the first spur gear replacement I have had to do and I have had the truck for about 7 months now. Lasted quite along time considering how much I beat the truck up.
😂dude you didn’t have to do so much work. At the start you did not have to take the grub screw and drive shaft cup off. Later on you did not have to take the whole clutch assembly apart you just need to pop the bearing off and unscrews the three screws In the pinion and pull it off and screw on the new one
Im seeing comments about not needing to remove so many parts to replace the spur, but i found your method to be very informative as i havent taken mine apart yet so now i know how that entire assembly works with each individual part as your broke it down. Thank you. Great video
These models do not have a crush assembly. Slipper clutch assembly isn't required to be disassembled but good to completely inspect. Ultimately, not an easy video to film. Good job.
Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciciated
Thank you for posting, was very helpful being that I am just learning the sport.
Detailed and helpful. While I know this is a repair/replacement video, I’m just curious if you may know what could cause my Rustler 4WD to stop popping wheelies!?! I’ve adjusted the shipper clutch and still no wheelies. PLMK if you may have any thoughts or insights. Trying to get my grandson’s truck up and running. Thank you for the video and your time. 😎🙏🏼
Great video👍 This made doing this much easier.
Good tutorial thank you. I've honestly never had to replace a spur gear before or pinion haha so this was a first for me. Question about the slipper. Do i have to take the slipper out to adjust it (tighten, loosen)? When i tried to loosen or tighten the little nut on the slipper it just kept spinning the motor. Idk if im dumb or if theres something else i need to do to keep the motor from spinning?
Thank you for the video.
You can tighten it with the small nut infrastructure of the spring on the slipper. Don't have to take it out...
you just need to pull out the slipper/spur assumbly, you dont need to remove the grub screw for the center shaft it pulls away with the little outdrive still attached. Also you dont need to dissable the slipper just take the 3 screws and replace the spur with a new one. Ive done this around 10 times already
Yeah I've heard that a couple of times now. Thank you for advice. I do more work than required.
@@GReviewz clutch shoe replacement is your teardown in the vid.
Good call out you don't need to do all that for the spur.
@@GReviewzI found your video very informative and useful bro I can use this for multiple fixes thank you
Great video. Could you do one on setting the mesh, after putting or replacing the motor gear, the 11 tooth comes with it I believe. I tried a different size gear and till can’t get my mesh set the right way.
Great idea. The little piece of paper trick usually works for me
I changed to 9t pinion and had a rough time with mesh. Used a piece of sticky note paper and it worked great for me. I geared down for bigger tires and driving in the grass.
It’s help me. Thank you very much,
No problem!
Hi I have a question I put new tires on my rustler and I keep stripping spur gears….
Absolutely flawless tutorial. If this is not ALL that you need for this particular repair job, then trust me....
continue... then trust you what? lol
Changing my own spur gear right now, second time but I was wondering how tight I should tighten the spring?
Depends on if you want to pull wheelies or not.. if you do, crank it down, if you want controlled launches, not as tight
is there metal 54 tooth spur gears that i can use instead?
Thanks! It helped me a lot!
Ibknow the vids old but your gears strip on the Rustler because of the sledgehammers. Same happened to me until upgrades to handle the sledgehammers
Verry good film
Thanks mate, was very helpful. 🤙🏻
Not a problem. Glad I could help!
That really help. THANK YOU!!!
Not a problem!! Glad this was helpful
Mod 1's baby!
I’m still having issues with the motor gripping properly after replacing per the tutorial
Thank you for this video 👌👍👍
No a problem. Glad it was useful!
Thansk a real help
very usefull, thank you for sharing
Not a problem :) glad I could help
@@GReviewz maybe with your expérience you could tell us in video. What's part is good to strengthen. With unofficial brand or official.
Sorry for my english, I'm from France
Thanks!
That plastic bushing that has the bearing then spring go on should be replaced. The plastic wears out and causes a wobble causing the spur gear to wear. There is an aluminum replacement that is better. Your there changing the spur it’s a no brainer to upgrade that part
Exactly what I just did :)
I put an arrma blx 100 esc and 3200 kv motor with mx 2.8 no heat issues.
I've heard arrma are less durable than traxxas electrics?
Great video. My son just got one and I wanted to know what I'm in for WHEN it goes. What kind of grease is that at 8:29?
Red n tacky grease is the best for differentials
Just got the rustler a couple days ago and the stock plastic gear is already shredded to bits. I recommend you buy a hardened steel gear to replace it. Got one on Amazon for about 17 bucks
Plastic spur gears are only about 3 bucks at the LHS. Lot cheaper to replace plastic than a steel spur but it depends on how often you shred your spur. $3 will add up, so will $17
Thank you
What size spur gear would I need for a brushed rustler 4x4? But I do plan on making it Brushless
Alex, stock for both trucks is a 54T spur gear. Here is the link to purchase: www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHMLSNW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_03Q8RZHV4J2YQ548N0CH
@@GReviewz thanks a lot 👍🏽
@@GReviewz Can I run a steel pinion gear with a steel spur gear!?!?!?!
Is it ok to drive with a partially stripped spur gear
Why does my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 vxl keep stripping the gears? First I changed the pinion gear to the optional 17 tooth pinion gear it came with and it stripped the nylon 54T spur gear. So then I switched the spur gear out with a metal one and it sheared the teeth off the pinion gear. Didn’t even put it on the floor just elevated free spinning. I did the paper mesh trick and everything. What am I doing wrong?! So frustrating!
Might be too loose
Hey man we bought the same center shaft but it does not connect to the front. What did we not buy? Totally just came with the shaft and nothing to connect to the rectangular attachment on front.
Where did you get those tires?
Does your truck do wheelies on 10/54 gearing? Cause i cant get my rustler 4x4 brushless converted to do wheelies, and i know you have the exact same car as me. So do you know what’s happening?
Yes my rustler 4x4 vxl does wheelies no matter what gear I have. 2 big factors.. what battery are you using? If you want on demand wheelies you need to have a 3s lipo. Also, you need to tighten your slipper clutch all the way tight. If it is even a little bit loose itll never pop wheelies. The clutch will just slip. Let me know if that helps
Alright im using a 4000 mAh 3s lipo. And I’ll tighten that slipper clutch. Thanks!
So whats the difference between the new spur and the stock one?? Any difference in materials?
No difference. Just a replacement.
That's what I did I can't get the drive shaft to mesh together thigh
I was wondering if there is any different size spurs. I want to lower it to like a 50t. But most spurs I find won’t work... if so could you possibly give me a part #?
Yes, you can get different size spurs just make sure they are 32P spur gears.
Fastest pinion and spur combo?
I got 57mph out of 17t/54t combo
helpfull video ,could you do more reviews about the sledgehamers and clean your truck ;-)
Jef, thank you very much for the comment. What would you like to see about the sledgehammers? Just a driving video? It vs. The talons? Ideas are welcome.
@@GReviewz yep something like that i have ordered the sledgehammers but i dont now if they are worth there money and there are almost no videos about it
Did you watch my other sledgehammer video? One way or the other, they are awesome tires, for offroad traction they are incredible. They do put more stress on your driveline and your suspension. With the sledgehammers, the balloon so much that you can do standing backflips. It's pretty awesome
@@GReviewz Could you do a comparison of the self righting with the stock talon 2.8's and the sledgehammers? That would be appreciated.
Joshua, unfortunately because my truck was the brushed version originally, I dont have the self righting function. I can tell you just from having the tires, they would make it much easier to self right the tires are big, heavy, and they balloon alot.
Did you consider a steel gear?
No I havent, this is the first spur gear replacement I have had to do and I have had the truck for about 7 months now. Lasted quite along time considering how much I beat the truck up.
You have a bent shock shaft
Yes I do :) not a problem.
Same problem
Yeah them bigger tires. Need 2 fans. And damage things fast. Lol
Whats wrong with the front is that tape 💀💀
Yes I put tape over the areas that hit the ground most.
Put duck tape 💀💀💀
😂dude you didn’t have to do so much work. At the start you did not have to take the grub screw and drive shaft cup off. Later on you did not have to take the whole clutch assembly apart you just need to pop the bearing off and unscrews the three screws In the pinion and pull it off and screw on the new one
Thank you!
Not a problem. Hope it helped!
Thank you
Not a problem.