How-to install Traxxas VXL drive shaft on your ECX

[WoodiE]

Here is a simple guide to show you how-to install the Traxxas VXL driveshafts onto your ECX truck.

Parts needed: Traxxas 6852X



Instructions:

1. From the spot indicated on the image above, measure 1 1/8" and 1 1/4" inch in the direction that goes towards the END of the shaft where they meet.
   
   
2. Then cut right in between your marks. You don't have to be 100% accurate doing this and it will still work just fine.

I'm not the original poster of this idea - I just saved the image for my own records and I'm glad I did as the URC forum has been down for months and looks like it might not ever come back. All credit goes to "gimpdiggity"!

 

[Jerry-Rigged]

That is it? you cut off a bit at the end and it works? I normally break the u-joint at the diff, though. Will that half of the Traxxas shaft fit our trucks?

 

[jbalsamo23]

I think the idea is the traxxas drive shafts are a little more durable the the stock ecx

 

[Jeb]

You'll also have to grind a little bit off the end of the diff outdrive shafts. I recommend taking it off there rather than drilling the driveshaft deeper as that is the spot where they usually break.

 

[Ledged]

Also you have to drill a tiny bit bigger hole in the wheel hex. nice forum

 

[kruzracing169]

They are, but they still break just the same. Metal drive shafts are the only way.

I know this from someone I know that uses the HD Traxxas driveshafts on his TRAXXAS RC.

Just make the switch to metal and forget about the hassle.

 

[Blair]

Which metal drive shafts are you recommending?

They are, but they still break just the same. Metal drive shafts are the only way.

I know this from someone I know that uses the HD Traxxas driveshafts on his TRAXXAS RC.

Just make the switch to metal and forget about the hassle.

 

[michel]

With this steel trees, I have no problem, very solid and does not break

 

[michel]

SECT288

 

[XtrmTJ]

Second vote for metal drive shafts. I use Integy metal drive shafts (ya I know I know) but I have had good luck with them so far. And they are reasonably priced. ?

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

With this steel trees, I have no problem, very solid and does not break
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do they just fit or do you need to mod them?

 

[Pepper420Playa]

I want steel drive shfts but can't find any that fit a 2wd torment can sum1 send me a link to buy sum even if small modifying is need with a dremel etc

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

I want steel drive shfts but can't find any that fit a 2wd torment can sum1 send me a link to buy sum even if small modifying is need with a dremel etc

Are you looking for upgraded ones or stock plastic ones?

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

I want steel drive shfts but can't find any that fit a 2wd torment can sum1 send me a link to buy sum even if small modifying is need with a dremel etc

Because there kind of isn't upgraded ones without modding.

 

[Pepper420Playa]

Ok so what ones could I get an mod

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

Ok so what ones could I get an mod

Some metal traxxas slash 4x4 rear driveshafts fit but with some sanding on the bearing carriers.

 

[Pepper420Playa]

So I take it the torment 4x4 driveshaft dont work for the 2wd

 

[P0SEID0N2025]

So I take it the torment 4x4 driveshaft dont work for the 2wd

No i dont think so, because the differential is different i think.

 

[Pepper420Playa]

Oh ok thanks for the help

 

[kruzracing169]

No, 4wd is all by itself. 2wd is 2wd.

Hot Racing is really the only company that makes ECX specific brand.
Pay the money for metal shafts.
I put the dog bone style on my Torment, they are the lightest and work great.