The plastic pivot balls wear out really quick on the 3s cars. I changed all mine over to the Traxxas 5525 tie rod ends, which have steel pivot balls installed. They screw straight into the arrma turn buckles. Tighten everything right up. I'm not a fan of the HR pivot balls as they are made out of aluminium and I've heard they wear out quickly as well.
I almost wanna go buy this truck just to follow along! Some good advice in there. also it's nice too see one another tackle the same problems and come out with bullet proof solutions.
Great truck for the money for sure. Is it perfect? No, but I haven’t owned a perfect rc and I have almost all rc’s out today. But I love fixing the issues from the factory. XMAXX indestructible? I don’t think so.
Guy, so i have the blue Arrma big rock. I thought the motor or esc went out. I finally got time to check it out. Its fine just ran it out in the snow. Thanks for the motivation! Id send ya a picture of it, but im not that tech savy. Lol
I rewired my 3s line because of your wiring issue. I bought a go pro 7 bad out of the box. I did research and I guess go pro is going down hill because of change of ownership. Returned it and bought a big rock, senton and typhon lol! Now it’s back to phone recording for me. Gave my daughter the typhon and painted it pink. I did notice the 3s lineup has loosy goosy steering components. I’m going to modify all of them. Great videos! Keep it up!
Oh, I have a pet peeve with rusty parts. Always use a compressor and spray down my cars with wd40. If there is one bolt rusty I replace it. My erevo 2.0 bought when they first came out. Snow bash it every winter and looks new. I use it for jumping houses. Rust is my penny wise. I am putting paddle tires on my big rock and giving it hell today. First run! Also will be re wiring it to shorten the esc wires. I’m still confused, looks like an after thought. Specially the wire issues you had. Thanks for the education on these vehicles!
Have you changed your alignment at all? I been trying different alignments with mine because it wasnt changing direction all that well. Unless it just needs a better steering servo possibly. Btw, I saw the blue v2 big rock body on Amain in your videos, I been trying to find that for a while now. I like the black but blue is my color, sadly, No one has it available.
I got the GPM steering knuckles but had hard time getting the bearings out after some heavy use. They kept the stock design which is nice. Not sure about quality though, wasn't thrilled about them in the first place. They held up just fine but friends have had terrible luck with other parts they bought.
You spent over half your video complaining about stock swivel ball links... It is a common replacement part in the hobby. Get new ones with the stainless steel pivot ball and a set of ball link pliers.
@@rcguygarage Yea so take the advice and get over it. This is how you gain new followers and make more revenue. I guess this is not important to you though! It's your channel so fail on.....
@@Abyssdiver oh my God not even responding to you I'm responding to the other guy Jesus Christ this is the problem with f****** messaging it's b*******. The guy said something about seeing my face and all I said it's my channel isn't it what the f***. 🤣😂👍💯👊
@@Abyssdiver if you think for one goddamn second that I rely on money from RUclips guy you've got to be kidding me 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 that is literally extra money for toys. Why do people get so bent out of shape???? Answer that one.
I’m on a mission to upgrade the steering components with extra parts I have laying around, if I come up with something I will let you know. I didn’t get the name speedsyko for no reason. Have modified cars motorcycles and construction layouts customized. I do a lot of custom rc set ups that I make or makeup. I’m sure I’ll figure something out. I did find Traxxas parts yet are metal will fit. I’ll make a cheap fix video when I figure it out. Great videos again!
How are the pivat balls i put hot racing aluminam set all aroung the steering wrack and way better steering lasted 8 pks then stock steering started failing so.
I've never had a car with plastic pivot balls, but rod ends wear out. I'd be willing to bet that a bag of new rod ends, and stainless ball ends from any manufacturer will do wonders.
I think for upgrades with the aluminum vs the steel, it comes down to which is less weight. If the aluminum parts weigh less then the stock, then a big time yes I would get them. Stronger and lighter GUY!
So stock your getting crappy steering parts and as well adding 17mm hex 10mm off set wider stance and nice tite steering pivot balls and hex adapters help allot.
Atm I'm building the world's fastest and most powerful Granite mega 4x4. It's going to be a complete monster once done. I ordered a ton of stuff for it plus two more granites incase things go way bad lmao. But it's happening man and watching you and Kevin T and hardcore RC I'm learning alot from y'all. I absolutely love these Trucks the granite and big rock senton and the bad ass Notorious which is my next project. I created a insane Team associated MgT 8.0 it's fast fast truck and it's still lifted and it's still nitro but it now has a .80 Nitro engine instead of the stock 8.0 ".50". But I'm starting to get into electric more because they are cheaper to keep running they ain't as messy there is far more part support for electrics. And it's fun. And I legitimately just dropped $4,927.68 on this Granite to build it up. I'm 110% going for this world record Granite. Maybe it'll catch the attention of Arrma lol.
@@dustinfowler7868 yeah it's gotten expensive 😂 spur gears diffs new shafts chassis shocks a arms ect that broken n replaced over n over lol. It's being done in diff stages different motors and ESC's. custom built parts. at my dad's machine shop ect
At your point its no longer a Granite Mega lol You're changing everything about the rig. It'll be the worlds fastest Granite. Can't call it a mega anymore haha!
sucker rips on 2 s and i still have not done any maintenance to it. its -1 here today. might be a good day to tear it all apart and re lube and clean everything, but then again if its not broke dont fix it. Lol
When my pivot balls wear out on my Granite, Typhon or Senton I just order a whole new set of Tie Rods & Turnbuckles from Jennys RC $15.47 + shipping. Of course I get some other parts as well to make it worth it.
Alternatively, you can order a whole bag of arrma pivot balls for a few bucks and buy yourself special pliers with a notch that makes replacing these balls easy, and every 10 packs or so go through the usual ones that tend to wear out and pop new ones in.
The big rock didn't need widening just uprade shocks open diff case pack with grease put back together and of course the spectrum 4s esc 4s lipo fast and quite. Try these things you will love you truck car much better.
@@rcguygarage just messing with you. I know you love some traxxas! But I see it alot on some arrma groups. I use the hot racing pivot balls and rpm rod ends.
Guy! Let's be honest, the x maxx stub axle broke because of the daft wheels & adaptors you fitted 😂. If I modify my rc & it breaks can I blame the manufacturer for my modification or driving fails? I hope you have better luck with your rc. Keep on bashing! 😊
@Vape N Clash Awesome! I go through lots of lock-tight both red and blue. I use it on my Toyota 4x4, quads, and motorcycle as well. I am waiting for Arrma to re-stock the 1/8 Kraton EXB roller. Hopefully they have it in stock by the time I get payed this month. I will disassemble the entire model and re-assemble with proper lubes and lock-tight before I even install the motor. Cheers!~
If you live in the cold, id recommend going with a metal chasis basher. They bent a little easier on hard landings, but dont snap / crack from the cold.
Are you telling me V3 bigrock has metal stock Nero balls in the steering pivots Steele balls in there No Way man really did I just watch this. My pivots wore weekly omg what.
@@rcguygarage Thanks for the tip the Nero ones are better then the aluminum. The red comes off and the ball shrinks in size. 🤷♂️who knew I do 🙂 And you won’t get hotracing balls to fit into new pivot ends. Never fit tolerance is way to tight Unless you use a pivot tool it’s really tight fit
Parts wear out with hard use. That's normal but if there breaking fast ok up grades . You want more power go for it. Ime going 4 s steel spire gear and aluminum front Stering knuckle. Why over 40 packs now The way I drive I have broken 2 Stering knuckles in cold weather . Spur needed for 4 s 💪 but other than that my big rocks are solid I have dents in body I drive it like I stole it. But it's holding up great better than expected. The way I drive warrenty is void because it's all user abuse. I know that. No problem I put 26 us dollars in my 2 Big rocks fixing them for hrs of fun . You can't go to a movie for cheaper 🤣 And it's way more fun. That's why I work to play hard my thanks go out to arrma I almost got out of rc because I got tired of fixing my cars with every trip. Been out 25 times broke a 6 Dollar part. Ooh let me cry🤣🤣🤣👍 yes I drive it like I stole it. Bash on people 💪👍
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I love my Big Rock. I just bought a bunch of goodies for her yesterday!
Same I've got one and I'm upgrading motor and esc because I may have sent her a lil to hard!!! 🤣
hows it holdin up?
I just found your channel and really enjoy how informative and knowledgeable you are. Im just getting into the hobby and just have a Bandit VXL
The plastic pivot balls wear out really quick on the 3s cars. I changed all mine over to the Traxxas 5525 tie rod ends, which have steel pivot balls installed. They screw straight into the arrma turn buckles. Tighten everything right up. I'm not a fan of the HR pivot balls as they are made out of aluminium and I've heard they wear out quickly as well.
You know that’s right!! If you’re worried about wear why would you use aluminum rather than steel!?!
Put some heat shrink around the ball end then heat it up then put your piece back on it will be tighter
Interesting, thanks for the tip!
The pivot balls wear out I bought the aluminum pivot ball set works great
Did they help reduce some of the steering slop as well? I've debated using heat shrink to firm everything up. It'll never be perfect though.
On the hot racing steering block use a longer screw with a nut. Less trouble than thread lock.
Have to install nut on top due to arm interference
Ok I understand. I like all of your videos I also picked up a big rock v3 Love it.
@@afterrunrc9935 the hot racing aluminum pillow balls do take up a lot of the slack
I almost wanna go buy this truck just to follow along! Some good advice in there. also it's nice too see one another tackle the same problems and come out with bullet proof solutions.
Great truck for the money for sure. Is it perfect? No, but I haven’t owned a perfect rc and I have almost all rc’s out today. But I love fixing the issues from the factory. XMAXX indestructible? I don’t think so.
Guy, so i have the blue Arrma big rock. I thought the motor or esc went out. I finally got time to check it out. Its fine just ran it out in the snow. Thanks for the motivation! Id send ya a picture of it, but im not that tech savy. Lol
Apple is the best at that “Business Culture”. It’s just the way it is now. At least RC vehicles can be repaired by the us!
I rewired my 3s line because of your wiring issue. I bought a go pro 7 bad out of the box. I did research and I guess go pro is going down hill because of change of ownership. Returned it and bought a big rock, senton and typhon lol! Now it’s back to phone recording for me. Gave my daughter the typhon and painted it pink. I did notice the 3s lineup has loosy goosy steering components. I’m going to modify all of them. Great videos! Keep it up!
Try those hr pivot balls they work way better than plastic ones.they worked magic on on the slack as well.
It doesn't look like your drip/dry method is working too well to me. Maybe some dubya-D would help tho.
I like these videos you are helping me with mine.
Bro straight yappin'!
Bro at least I'm STRAIGHT
I can't wait for the warm weather!
GUY you are NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!!!
Do the tires hold up good or would you need different tires
Oh, I have a pet peeve with rusty parts. Always use a compressor and spray down my cars with wd40. If there is one bolt rusty I replace it. My erevo 2.0 bought when they first came out. Snow bash it every winter and looks new. I use it for jumping houses. Rust is my penny wise. I am putting paddle tires on my big rock and giving it hell today. First run! Also will be re wiring it to shorten the esc wires. I’m still confused, looks like an after thought. Specially the wire issues you had. Thanks for the education on these vehicles!
I know I am kinda off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?
@Nicholas Ethan flixportal :)
@Matias Skylar Thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it!!
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Those Hot Racing ball joints are an excellent way to spend $15
They wear much much slower than the plastic.
The plastic pivot balls wear out fast on the 3 and 4 s rigs. That causes a lot of wobble
I bought one,! Have not had a monster truck since a Savage 15 years ago!
The big rock wheels are good on the senton with arrma kraton 4s shocks smooth as butter on landing jumps.
The only upgrade I have so far is GPM C- hubs..but i'm going to get the M2C power module next and a HW Max10 SCT
Put bearing oil on all the screws and metal parts every few runs after it dries off
@@philthyco1 solid advice for avoiding all that rust
Have you changed your alignment at all? I been trying different alignments with mine because it wasnt changing direction all that well. Unless it just needs a better steering servo possibly. Btw, I saw the blue v2 big rock body on Amain in your videos, I been trying to find that for a while now. I like the black but blue is my color, sadly, No one has it available.
I got the GPM steering knuckles but had hard time getting the bearings out after some heavy use. They kept the stock design which is nice. Not sure about quality though, wasn't thrilled about them in the first place. They held up just fine but friends have had terrible luck with other parts they bought.
Can't believe that tie rod didn't come off, Guy!😬
Cause the parts didn't relax and expand. When I found it this am was when I noticed as the truck was all warm and fuzzy next to the boiler
You spent over half your video complaining about stock swivel ball links... It is a common replacement part in the hobby. Get new ones with the stainless steel pivot ball and a set of ball link pliers.
And the other half showing his face. lol
Right it's my channel isn't it🤣😂
@@rcguygarage Yea so take the advice and get over it. This is how you gain new followers and make more revenue. I guess this is not important to you though! It's your channel so fail on.....
@@Abyssdiver oh my God not even responding to you I'm responding to the other guy Jesus Christ this is the problem with f****** messaging it's b*******. The guy said something about seeing my face and all I said it's my channel isn't it what the f***. 🤣😂👍💯👊
@@Abyssdiver if you think for one goddamn second that I rely on money from RUclips guy you've got to be kidding me 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 that is literally extra money for toys. Why do people get so bent out of shape???? Answer that one.
You think the LMT wheels would work with 17 mm hex ? May need extention
Yes
My sentons stock pivot balls went loose after a few runs very wearable plastics meant to be replaced very soon. Aluminum pivot balls.
A washer works fine. There are also other knuckles that have the same style as the stock knuckle
Yep, small washer works perfect. My front balls could be entirely gone and I'd still have steering.
I’m on a mission to upgrade the steering components with extra parts I have laying around, if I come up with something I will let you know. I didn’t get the name speedsyko for no reason. Have modified cars motorcycles and construction layouts customized. I do a lot of custom rc set ups that I make or makeup. I’m sure I’ll figure something out. I did find Traxxas parts yet are metal will fit. I’ll make a cheap fix video when I figure it out. Great videos again!
How are the pivat balls i put hot racing aluminam set all aroung the steering wrack and way better steering lasted 8 pks then stock steering started failing so.
What are your thoughts on "Building a Big Rock from Parts" vs Buying the Kit then Upgrading the Parts" ?
I've never had a car with plastic pivot balls, but rod ends wear out. I'd be willing to bet that a bag of new rod ends, and stainless ball ends from any manufacturer will do wonders.
I think for upgrades with the aluminum vs the steel, it comes down to which is less weight. If the aluminum parts weigh less then the stock, then a big time yes I would get them. Stronger and lighter GUY!
They need to have made the car with less stealing slop. For sure. It most noticeable in the senton 3s.
Good video 👍👍
The best pivot balls for any rc are stainless. Funny when you clicked on Amain, an ad for horizon came up on my computer.
🤣🤪😆🤣🤪😆RIGHT!!!! Horizon adds spamming my AMain videos🤣🤪😆
So stock your getting crappy steering parts and as well adding 17mm hex 10mm off set wider stance and nice tite steering pivot balls and hex adapters help allot.
These could potentially fix the problem im going to try them out soon. Traxxas Rod ends (12)/ hollow balls (12)
BRAND: TRAXXAS
PART NUMBER: TRX5525
Nice caliper 👍🏼
My cheap one works but isn’t as smooth as that looks.
6s parts that wear bad 😩😩
Not metal stock are plastic🤣🤪😆
Atm I'm building the world's fastest and most powerful Granite mega 4x4. It's going to be a complete monster once done. I ordered a ton of stuff for it plus two more granites incase things go way bad lmao. But it's happening man and watching you and Kevin T and hardcore RC I'm learning alot from y'all. I absolutely love these Trucks the granite and big rock senton and the bad ass Notorious which is my next project. I created a insane Team associated MgT 8.0 it's fast fast truck and it's still lifted and it's still nitro but it now has a .80 Nitro engine instead of the stock 8.0 ".50". But I'm starting to get into electric more because they are cheaper to keep running they ain't as messy there is far more part support for electrics. And it's fun. And I legitimately just dropped $4,927.68 on this Granite to build it up. I'm 110% going for this world record Granite. Maybe it'll catch the attention of Arrma lol.
5k? WTF? Good luck man. I'd like to hear more about this mega project.
@@dustinfowler7868 yeah it's gotten expensive 😂 spur gears diffs new shafts chassis shocks a arms ect that broken n replaced over n over lol. It's being done in diff stages different motors and ESC's. custom built parts. at my dad's machine shop ect
At your point its no longer a Granite Mega lol You're changing everything about the rig. It'll be the worlds fastest Granite. Can't call it a mega anymore haha!
Lol
who cares dude
sucker rips on 2 s and i still have not done any maintenance to it. its -1 here today. might be a good day to tear it all apart and re lube and clean everything, but then again if its not broke dont fix it. Lol
When my pivot balls wear out on my Granite, Typhon or Senton I just order a whole new set of Tie Rods & Turnbuckles from Jennys RC $15.47 + shipping. Of course I get some other parts as well to make it worth it.
JENNYS the RC CHOP shop👍
Alternatively, you can order a whole bag of arrma pivot balls for a few bucks and buy yourself special pliers with a notch that makes replacing these balls easy, and every 10 packs or so go through the usual ones that tend to wear out and pop new ones in.
Everyday conditions, EDC?? 😅
Man your big Rock looks rough my man. Thats why even tho I absolutely hate it I don't run mine in snow and water.
Only way I'd have it. Minimal cleanup and just KEEP RIPPING
The big rock didn't need widening just uprade shocks open diff case pack with grease put back together and of course the spectrum 4s esc 4s lipo fast and quite. Try these things you will love you truck car much better.
Yes this video is OLD
will the batteries last longer?
Traxxas is good at making money from parts
Hell you should have thousand of those
I grease mine hell there just like pins on my home if you dont grease them they break
I replaced all the ball and ends with Traxxas metal ones. No front end wobble. Plastic is a no go on these 3s rc’s.
Cheap plastic swivel balls, give way from jumps, as soon as you pull it out of the box replace all the main swivels with ss versions
HR Pivit balls would be nice to have to GuY!💯😎..Mine are so loose.
👋 Jessica, they wear so fast on 3s arrmas , you can wrap with plumbing tape for temporary fix ,
@@paulclancy2404 you mean thread tape? The white tape on a blue roll thing?
Yes exactly, tephlon tape the blue one works really good
White tape works good too tho , just some white tape realky cheap not too good
Definitely get new rod ends to go with the hot racing! If not the hot racing will go bad quick!
I dont even own any RC cars just interested but i can tell this guy is a fanboy and a bit too serious
Who's this guy your taking about?
Titanium Turnbuckles dont rust !
And they're not cheap
🚘
They dont were they stretch out
So about. $35 fixes the stock problems
I would of just used a a new rpm tie rod connector and dipped the ball joint in supper glue
Right. Don't have rpm and the red will look cool in my mind
Alot of people replace the rod ends with traxxas parts. Come with the stainless pivot balls. Superior parts anyway. 😆
I bet! Traxxas makes some good stuff
@@rcguygarage just messing with you. I know you love some traxxas! But I see it alot on some arrma groups. I use the hot racing pivot balls and rpm rod ends.
traxxas rod ends work great.
Don't tread lock ck after every run & clean after every battery ok.
Lol mines been 4s for months and the I bent the motor plate lol burnt out stock servo and pivot balls are junk haha
But sheees a blast
Yes total blast
Guy! Let's be honest, the x maxx stub axle broke because of the daft wheels & adaptors you fitted 😂.
If I modify my rc & it breaks can I blame the manufacturer for my modification or driving fails?
I hope you have better luck with your rc.
Keep on bashing! 😊
One side of plastic end is bigger
Normally yes on this I'm not sure
Follow & learn with RC Guy garage TV👍✌😅
Front shock shaft is bent XD
Fish eye lens
That's why your breaking hubs mmmh
@Vape N Clash It is needed in some cases, most the time just a nylock nut will do but with big wheels and big power lock tight is your friend.
@Vape N Clash Awesome! I go through lots of lock-tight both red and blue. I use it on my Toyota 4x4, quads, and motorcycle as well. I am waiting for Arrma to re-stock the 1/8 Kraton EXB roller. Hopefully they have it in stock by the time I get payed this month. I will disassemble the entire model and re-assemble with proper lubes and lock-tight before I even install the motor.
Cheers!~
i snapped my chassis on my big rock in cold conditions.. Very minor wreck..wtf
If you live in the cold, id recommend going with a metal chasis basher. They bent a little easier on hard landings, but dont snap / crack from the cold.
Get a traxxas maxx be a man 😂 jk
i broke my motor i think does not drive at all
Are you telling me V3 bigrock has metal stock Nero balls in the steering pivots
Steele balls in there No Way man really did I just watch this.
My pivots wore weekly omg what.
No stock are plastic but the listing for replacement is metal nero
@@rcguygarage
Thanks for the tip the Nero ones are better then the aluminum. The red comes off and the ball shrinks in size. 🤷♂️who knew I do 🙂
And you won’t get hotracing balls to fit into new pivot ends.
Never fit tolerance is way to tight
Unless you use a pivot tool it’s really tight fit
@@rcsendandblast1579 heat gun on buckle end works too
@@rcguygarage
I’ve managed to get one into a pivot it was really jammed up tight
I might try that next time thanks.
They just not to good guy the tie rod end and balls wear out , hot weather too
You just need a better tie rod end from any rc will work
Parts wear out with hard use. That's normal but if there breaking fast ok up grades . You want more power go for it. Ime going 4 s steel spire gear and aluminum front Stering knuckle. Why over 40 packs now The way I drive I have broken 2 Stering knuckles in cold weather . Spur needed for 4 s 💪 but other than that my big rocks are solid I have dents in body I drive it like I stole it. But it's holding up great better than expected. The way I drive warrenty is void because it's all user abuse. I know that. No problem I put 26 us dollars in my 2 Big rocks fixing them for hrs of fun . You can't go to a movie for cheaper 🤣 And it's way more fun. That's why I work to play hard my thanks go out to arrma I almost got out of rc because I got tired of fixing my cars with every trip. Been out 25 times broke a 6 Dollar part. Ooh let me cry🤣🤣🤣👍 yes I drive it like I stole it. Bash on people 💪👍
It means you have ED...lol
I clicked this video cuz I was bored and I didn't even realize it was new until half way through and I'm happy now 🤟🤟