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02-15-2010, 06:49 PM | #1 |
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| Revo Driveshaft Installation?
I see that many on this forum have installed Revo driveshafts in their TXT-1's. I tried to install the Revo universal and there is a clearance issue with the transmission case. I am able to install the driveshaft from the original T-Maxx, but not the Revo which is larger in diameter. The tranny case I am using is the Jugg 2 2000 model and not the TXT-1 2001 model. Is there a difference in model years that allows for clearance of the larger revo universal joint?
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02-15-2010, 07:06 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City
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No, there is some grinding and shaving that needs to be done to the Revo yoke. Just use a dremel or a sharp hobby knife to remove a little bit of material around the yoke.
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02-15-2010, 08:20 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dela-where?
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heres a little "how-to" i did on RCMT.net... |
02-15-2010, 08:24 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delta B.C.
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wow thats alot of material removed, how do they hold up..wonder if you couldnt split the difference and take a bit from the case and a bit from the shaft..my txt is in storage or id look
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02-15-2010, 10:52 PM | #5 |
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Wow, so that is how they do it! When I had clearance issues with the Revo shaft, I tried the one from my original T-Maxx and that fit. I know the Revo shaft is much more durable, so I can see that would be the best choice. Do you think there is anyway the yoke from the original T-Maxx can fit onto the Revo shaft? I will have to compare them and see if that is possible. Otherwise, my dremel and knife is awaiting Did you drill out the shaft for the grub/setscrew to fit into, or did you use a grub screw like Tamiya did with their yoke? Last edited by mavrim; 02-15-2010 at 10:56 PM. |
02-15-2010, 11:42 PM | #6 | ||
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But I did shave both the yoke and the transmission housing to get them on mine. Quote:
You do not need to drill the shafts for the grub screws but on the yoke on the transmission end it would be better to tap the hole for the grub screw since it doesn't have threads. But if you can't just force it and twist, the grub screw will eventually self tap, but it takes some effort. | ||
02-16-2010, 12:01 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delta B.C.
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i bought a set of revo shafts for my madforce super, figuring the max shafts it has wouldnt hold up but been 2 years on the max shafts and they seem fine..3s 10t puller and r2 tranny..hell i pull my buds kids around in thier little red wagon..really surprised at the max shafts durability..revo,s are almost twice the size
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02-16-2010, 12:41 AM | #8 |
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that's odd I didn't do anything but slip the shafts on my txt trans, it runs fine |
02-16-2010, 03:27 PM | #9 |
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02-19-2010, 01:19 AM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tilburg (the Netherlands)
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Hi. I used an original metal part from the TXT drive shaft. I run it with 2x 17 turns at 7,2V. No broken parts yet. |
02-19-2010, 01:08 PM | #11 |
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^ i was actually going to do that myself, but it looked as though it would limit some movement. depending on your suspension setup it could work just fine. good job! |
02-23-2010, 04:17 PM | #12 |
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| Mark, I tried your idea and so far it looks like it will work perfectly! I removed the stepped end of the Tamiya TXT-1 universal by taking out the c clip and shaft. The Tamiya half did not want to slide over the Traxxas block, so I had to file both sides of that part until it slid on. Now I replaced the shaft and c clip and the Tamiya half is joined to the Traxxas half! Only problem I have is that the hole diameter is larger on the Traxxas part and the Tamiya shaft is a bit loose in there. I plan to make a sleeve out of tubing or try to use some of that Locktite retainer (red) to make up for the larger diameter hole. I also replaced both ends of the driveshaft. |
02-27-2010, 12:55 AM | #13 |
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02-27-2010, 01:57 PM | #14 |
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Here are pics showing what I did after seeing Marks driveshaft modification: |
03-05-2010, 07:14 AM | #15 |
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Looking good! If I'm not mistaken I drilled the hole in the TXT end a bit to fit the larger Revo part. I used the square part from the Revo for my shaft. But apparently this also works fine! |
06-26-2016, 01:38 PM | #16 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Notway
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| Re: Revo Driveshaft Installation?
anyone have more pictures of this? been searchin all over the interweb the last days to see how ppl have done it. cant get the txt yoke to fit to the revo driveshafts |
06-26-2016, 02:26 PM | #17 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hudson, NH
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| Re: Revo Driveshaft Installation? When I get back from vacation (Friday) I will take pictures of my Revo shafts on my TXT-1 - All I did was shave the Revo shaft were it bolts to the transmission |
06-27-2016, 11:24 AM | #18 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Notway
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| Re: Revo Driveshaft Installation?
nice, been trying to fit them directly myself today but that was not as easy as i hoped it would be :P some shaving is needed. ill wait to see how you did it before i start shaving then ;) |
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