First Post, and question already :/

[rogue1series]

Hey guys and gals,

I'm new to the forum, I just purchased the SCX-10 Rubicon (yes the RTR, because im a NOOB) and I have been running it non stop!! I love it, but today I may or may not have went.... well... Mudding and I was wondering what the most effective way to clean these things is! I really dont want to have to replace electronics on day 2 haha thanks in advance!!

[k7zpj]

Very careful use of a hose or sink sprayer. Keep the water pointed away from the electronics. I first dry with a towel followed by a hair dryer set on low.

Welcome to the forum.

[gbaileyo7]

I always let mine dry off and then run it down my gravel drive and the dirt falls off the wheels. The body i take off and wash in the sink. I play in a warehouse full of sawdust a lot and I use my air compressor with blow nozzle to clean the sawdust out of it. Which works great!

[05Fronty4x]

The most vulnerable place to get crap into and most impossible to clean without disassembly is inside of the axles. Before any more mud/water outings I'd plug all the unused holes on them. I use m3x5mm grub screws.

[rogue1series]

man... well Its sorta ripped apart right now.. performing surgery lol thanks for the help.

[rogue1series]

Uh oh... Next question, I think I killed it... So, I ripped it down to bare frame while removing largest pieces that I could (I.e. motor and tranny at once, or entire axle assembly) but when I put it all back together two things happened:

First: I couldn't remember the plug setup within the receiver :/

Second: got it back together with what seemed 100% correct and I turned the truck on and.... Well it just beeps at me and had a red light along with a green one.. And the receiver on the truck has a constant red light as well.

What have I done!!!

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[rogue1series]

Noob figured it out lol no more dumb questions from me! Hopefully..


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[diesel kawboy]

Go buy a stiff bristle parts washing brush then wait till dry then just brush off. Grease axles and tranny after DEEP water. works like a charm!

[rogue1series]

Is there any specific grease to use?


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[heinie_21]

I like liquid wrench (brand) marine grease. I believe I got it at Lowes.

One tube of it will last you forever.
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[rogue1series]

'Merica.. I'll be getting some of that very soon I don't like the creakiness lol I used gun lubrication as an "on the spot" correction to my mudding preparation negligence.


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[Valreesio]

Originally Posted by diesel kawboy

Go buy a stiff bristle parts washing brush then wait till dry then just brush off. Grease axles and tranny after DEEP water. works like a charm!

Only correction I would make here is BEFORE and AFTER deep water... And if all the holes are plugged and you have the marine grease in there, I am not too sure that you always have to check it after IMO.