I had the o ring issue on my truck but it was an easy fix. I borrowed some rubber gas line and made my own hose lol. other than that, I've beat the snot out of my sledge and only had 2 things give on it. I broke a steering block when I lost a fight with a tree at just the right angle, and I let my sister drive it and she did a cyclone an a small grub screw came out in the rear drive shaft. love this truck so much, definitely worth the investment!
I have a lot of fun with my Sledge, but I have already stripped 2 screws (the pinion grub screw being one of them), had a nut pop off from driving around a bit, broke a suspension arm on a 10ft jump, gotten body damage in the front from a stick, battery popped out after a flip and cracked the holder, so now the battery is only secured on one side. I like this truck a lot but it feels like anything beyond racing around in a field, driving in a parking lot, or taking mild jumps is abusing it. I have done a lot of flips and had some bad landings where it held up but it feels very risky and potentially damaging to the truck.
Yes the first thing u do before u run this truck change the spur gear to a better metal an esc no good, I put a firma in mine an ac7 servo, I also changed my motor to 2200 4274 hobbywing, a pure beast
There isn't anything that needs fixed straight out of the box. Just because a few people had problems with something does not mean it is this major problem. The only thing to really address that you didn't was the steering servo. Checking screw tightness is a regular maintenance thing. The o-ring could be considered a might, but not a must. A bumper? Really!?This is a truggy. Truggies do not have bumpers. If you are going to smack it in the nose repeatedly...make one. The Traxxas esc has always been a "thing". Nothing is wrong with the esc. You want more power change batteries and gears. Esc really doesn't do much with power anyway. This sounds like a list of possible greavances, but not problems.
I’m glad I ran across your comment. I can tell you know what you are talking about. I’m going to buy mines. I subscribed to your channel. When I get mines please help me. I’m converting from nitro. I know NOTHING. 🤣
Any issues with differential gears in these trucks? I just bought a erevo and damn does that thing eat through differentials lol. Thinking of getting a sledge instead. Thanks
Hi so pissed got this car super excited. Played with this truck twice. Now…… Spur gear keeps grinding its teeth. I took it back to my local hobby shop. Guess what they can do shxx… They did swap out my gears. Also added locktight. Had to wait 24 hrs so I did to make sure the glue cued. Again super excited flying in traffic to get home to play with this truck. Soon as I took off I heard a grinding crunchy sound. Yup … you guess it spur gear teeth chipped. Oh and let’s throw this out there. Kennasaw, Ga hobby town USA don’t have part on hand. It’s hard to find in Atlanta for a same day replace. I’m so upset with Traxxas and I’m taking it back again. I think I should have got a Kraton. I also have a Rustler and it’s more dependable than this.
I feel ya man. Its traxxas's fault for using cheap metal for the gears. If your into this hobby it is just part of. Kraton is good but can break as well. Unless you baby ther trucks they will break until you upgrade them enough. Sorry you had the problems but if you get the right gears the Sledge is fun truck.
@@RCPropaganda thanks man. The local hobby shop had a sale, and I’ve been beat the crap out of it and no breaks so far. Just have noticed some loose screws as well.
I bought a x maxx two days ago, and it broke a rear hub and upper a arm yesterday, looks like another grand will do some good upgrades, I've got a nitro t maxx from 1999, and a new wide maxx v2. I really like the wide maxx v2 the most
Take that esc servo out . I change the motor too. But honestly. The motor pretty good. Next time trexxas make a roller. An put front bumper on this beast. An I couldn't not find d Willie bar.
That is a very good point. Def has been a disappointment. Think the sledge drives a little more fun though. Hard to say with out driving them back to back.
@@ForzaFanatic_ believe I corrected issue with more diff oil 🤙🏻. It’s definitely been a process though. Stuff was always breaking 🥲. Haven’t ran sledge too much lately. 👊🏻
@@wyldebill7248 my sledge has lost drive to the front wheels every session and i have used loctite so many times evening using as much as would fit and still the damn screw doesnt stay in this isnt fun for a person whos only rc is the sledge and traxxas marketing it as the most durable rc 😂
@@ForzaFanatic_ just make sure your letting Loctite cure for day. I’m sure u know 👊🏻👊🏻out of my few bashers, it’s definitely taught me a ton cause it’s always torn apart. 🥲My xmaxx and XRT have taken way more abuse with little wrenching so far. Mainly running stock for now. 🤙🏻
@@RCPropaganda should i take it back or what do you think i should do bc when it happens i have to unplug the battery then plug it back in then it works
If you don't break it every time you bash it you're doing it wrong..... That said.... Traxxas quality control has gone to S$$T on the Sledge. $900 for a vehicle that you pretty much have to take COMPLETELY apart and make sure every metal part has loctite, the diffs have oil, the shocks have oil, and everything has the correct spacers to avoid slop. AND the spur gear is made from cheap quality chinese monkey metal..... no, thanks. If I wanna do that, I'll buy a kit from Losi or Tamiya. it's FAR cheaper, and less time consuming. I've heard from so many RC friends that bought this $900 mistake called the Sledge that I won't be wasting my time. I bought the Maxx V2 instead and haven't had a single problem; and I bash the Hell out of it daily. The only thing that broke was a lower control arm and that was MY stupid mistake. Lol. Other than that, keep up the great work and reviews. And Bash on!!
I just got an e-revo 2.0 last moth and love it. The pillow balls are annoying, I just glued them, we will see how that works out. I also ordered a Team corally punisher. even If I have to spend $300 on upgrades, its still cheaper and WAY faster than the sledge.
@@RCPropaganda Im just glad the upgraded the tie rods and push rods. my Revo 3.3 would break and bend those all the time. the 2.0 seems way better, I had one bend, but a hammer fixed that.
I had the o ring issue on my truck but it was an easy fix. I borrowed some rubber gas line and made my own hose lol. other than that, I've beat the snot out of my sledge and only had 2 things give on it. I broke a steering block when I lost a fight with a tree at just the right angle, and I let my sister drive it and she did a cyclone an a small grub screw came out in the rear drive shaft. love this truck so much, definitely worth the investment!
My biggest issue is the front shocks. I've broken 3 sets already, the stock ones bend and the aftermarket ones they unscrew and strip the threads
Dang. I never head those issues. You must be going hard. Hope you can figure suin out. 🍻🍻
I have a lot of fun with my Sledge, but I have already stripped 2 screws (the pinion grub screw being one of them), had a nut pop off from driving around a bit, broke a suspension arm on a 10ft jump, gotten body damage in the front from a stick, battery popped out after a flip and cracked the holder, so now the battery is only secured on one side. I like this truck a lot but it feels like anything beyond racing around in a field, driving in a parking lot, or taking mild jumps is abusing it. I have done a lot of flips and had some bad landings where it held up but it feels very risky and potentially damaging to the truck.
Upgrade to m2c
Yes the first thing u do before u run this truck change the spur gear to a better metal an esc no good, I put a firma in mine an ac7 servo, I also changed my motor to 2200 4274 hobbywing, a pure beast
There isn't anything that needs fixed straight out of the box. Just because a few people had problems with something does not mean it is this major problem. The only thing to really address that you didn't was the steering servo. Checking screw tightness is a regular maintenance thing. The o-ring could be considered a might, but not a must. A bumper? Really!?This is a truggy. Truggies do not have bumpers. If you are going to smack it in the nose repeatedly...make one. The Traxxas esc has always been a "thing". Nothing is wrong with the esc. You want more power change batteries and gears. Esc really doesn't do much with power anyway. This sounds like a list of possible greavances, but not problems.
I’m glad I ran across your comment. I can tell you know what you are talking about. I’m going to buy mines. I subscribed to your channel. When I get mines please help me. I’m converting from nitro. I know NOTHING. 🤣
100% agree
If i lose drive to the front wheels 1 more time idk what im gonna do i have loctited the screw multiple times 😭
Any issues with differential gears in these trucks? I just bought a erevo and damn does that thing eat through differentials lol. Thinking of getting a sledge instead. Thanks
I would recommend an arrma exb. Way better for the money. Traxxas needs so many upgrades to compete.
I don’t have any of these issues. The only issue I had but traxxas sent me a free replacement was the rear coil spring was short on one of the shocks.
Traxxas is good with sending replacement parts for sure.
Hi so pissed got this car super excited. Played with this truck twice. Now…… Spur gear keeps grinding its teeth. I took it back to my local hobby shop. Guess what they can do shxx… They did swap out my gears. Also added locktight. Had to wait 24 hrs so I did to make sure the glue cued. Again super excited flying in traffic to get home to play with this truck. Soon as I took off I heard a grinding crunchy sound. Yup … you guess it spur gear teeth chipped. Oh and let’s throw this out there. Kennasaw, Ga hobby town USA don’t have part on hand. It’s hard to find in Atlanta for a same day replace. I’m so upset with Traxxas and I’m taking it back again. I think I should have got a Kraton. I also have a Rustler and it’s more dependable than this.
I feel ya man. Its traxxas's fault for using cheap metal for the gears. If your into this hobby it is just part of. Kraton is good but can break as well. Unless you baby ther trucks they will break until you upgrade them enough. Sorry you had the problems but if you get the right gears the Sledge is fun truck.
I just picked one up for $599 brand new. Thanks for the info
wow. Thats nice deal. Enjoy it.
@@RCPropaganda thanks man. The local hobby shop had a sale, and I’ve been beat the crap out of it and no breaks so far. Just have noticed some loose screws as well.
I bought a x maxx two days ago, and it broke a rear hub and upper a arm yesterday, looks like another grand will do some good upgrades, I've got a nitro t maxx from 1999, and a new wide maxx v2. I really like the wide maxx v2 the most
yeah the maxx is a little ripper for sure. Really enjoy mine.
Take that esc servo out . I change the motor too. But honestly. The motor pretty good. Next time trexxas make a roller. An put front bumper on this beast. An I couldn't not find d Willie bar.
Tie rod bolt came out.
At this point in time is the sledge really better then the e revo? Me personally I’d rather break a rod end then strip a spur gear or bend a chassis
That is a very good point. Def has been a disappointment. Think the sledge drives a little more fun though. Hard to say with out driving them back to back.
Getting a weird whistling sound when on back wheels. Any suggestions on what this could be? Thanks
Bit late but do u have drive to the front wheels?
@@ForzaFanatic_ believe I corrected issue with more diff oil 🤙🏻. It’s definitely been a process though. Stuff was always breaking 🥲. Haven’t ran sledge too much lately. 👊🏻
@@wyldebill7248 my sledge has lost drive to the front wheels every session and i have used loctite so many times evening using as much as would fit and still the damn screw doesnt stay in this isnt fun for a person whos only rc is the sledge and traxxas marketing it as the most durable rc 😂
@@ForzaFanatic_ just make sure your letting Loctite cure for day. I’m sure u know 👊🏻👊🏻out of my few bashers, it’s definitely taught me a ton cause it’s always torn apart. 🥲My xmaxx and XRT have taken way more abuse with little wrenching so far. Mainly running stock for now. 🤙🏻
Mine is 1 week old. My sledge won't shut off until I unplug the batteries. Any fix to this?
Not that I know off. I do not think it turns off with out unplugging batteries. Not sure why though.
It’s a safety thing I herd it happens with the e-revo 2.0 not sure though
Like that bebop sticker on the wall
🍻🍻
So if I want to replace the esc and motor what combo should I go with ? I’m just getting into it but I want my sledge balls to the wall lol
Also how many tooth gear comes in the sledge stock ?
Balls to the wall you would need the reverse motor mount from m2c and run bigger motor. But the g2 is pretty solid if your running it regular.
13 tooth is stock
Get a 8s firrma an a strong servo. I put a 2200kv hobbywing. Or 2200 castle u can't go wrong with this set up pure power
@@rooseveltrainesjr7618 have done that now
What loctite do you recommend for this?
blue locktight
Run them break them fix them is the rule I think
Yes. No matter what truck you got if you run it hard enough it will break. It is part of the hobby.
@@RCPropaganda thank you someone understands this aspect of the hobby
Only when you are driving a traxassss car
Does anyone have the sledge and when you drive it just stops like you press the trigger and it doesn’t wanna move ?
sounds like a big problem
@@RCPropaganda should i take it back or what do you think i should do bc when it happens i have to unplug the battery then plug it back in then it works
What connectors are you running
Was running xt90s for a long time but currently in the process of switching all my trucks to ic5/ec5 because of the spektrum batteries I use now.
@RCPropaganda awesome man, I appreciate the info. Thanks 😊
Does anyone know how to shut off the sledge without just unplugging the battery
Running it over works ONCE in hawile
Upgrading to another brand esc cuz unplugging traxxas’s 6s or 8s escs to turn them off was a purposely made change it mentions in the manuals
@@bryanmiller476 thanks this was before I knew anything about rcs I know have a xr8 pushing 75
i thought that was my wing 😂
bashin´fixin´ bashin´fixin´....normal on this hobby
RIP Tbone Racing
right. I had a t bone bumber on a older Kraton I had. Solid product.
If you don't break it every time you bash it you're doing it wrong..... That said.... Traxxas quality control has gone to S$$T on the Sledge. $900 for a vehicle that you pretty much have to take COMPLETELY apart and make sure every metal part has loctite, the diffs have oil, the shocks have oil, and everything has the correct spacers to avoid slop. AND the spur gear is made from cheap quality chinese monkey metal..... no, thanks. If I wanna do that, I'll buy a kit from Losi or Tamiya. it's FAR cheaper, and less time consuming. I've heard from so many RC friends that bought this $900 mistake called the Sledge that I won't be wasting my time. I bought the Maxx V2 instead and haven't had a single problem; and I bash the Hell out of it daily. The only thing that broke was a lower control arm and that was MY stupid mistake. Lol. Other than that, keep up the great work and reviews. And Bash on!!
Yeah well I took a risk. Once I get it running again it should be good but just costs a lot.
Damn I wish I had read your comment before I just spent $$ on a sledge. So pissed right now. I can’t drive the shit without striping a gear.
M2c mount
I got one
$800 for this and needs fixing out of the box wtf??
Yes. Unfortunately, most rigs do if you want to push the limits.
I honestly feel My e revo 2.0 is faster out of the box
the revo had some power for sure. I had one before.
I just got an e-revo 2.0 last moth and love it. The pillow balls are annoying, I just glued them, we will see how that works out. I also ordered a Team corally punisher. even If I have to spend $300 on upgrades, its still cheaper and WAY faster than the sledge.
yeah the pillow ball setup was bad on the revo. I popped them a lot.
@@RCPropaganda Im just glad the upgraded the tie rods and push rods. my Revo 3.3 would break and bend those all the time. the 2.0 seems way better, I had one bend, but a hammer fixed that.