ULTIMATE POWER!!! TRAXXAS SLEDGE 4985 1650kv MAX6 COMBO 

@Richduperbash I need ur help,since I install max5,1100kv on my xmax my rear ring gear keep stripping even shining the input gear,any help will be much appreciated, God bless u and yours

@@haroldrivera3640 my best guess is there's a crack somewhere in the diff case or bulkhead allowing the gears to push apart or get out of alignment. I'd also check your bearings in case one is starting to seize. Cracks can be difficult to see. You might have to flex the plastic in your hands to expose a fracture line. If this is a repeating theme I can guarantee it's either a bad bearing or a busted bit of plastic. 😎💪👊👊

hey rich, if you fall into issues with the diff crown and pinion gears, i believe the bulkheads flex under load, afterall theyre very thin plastic. especially around the bearings. i went with some vitavon bulkheads and diff gears, havent stripped a gear since.

@@damoh4895 thanks so much for the input Brother 👊. This is exactly what we spoke about on the M2C test team. I'll be running Vitavon in the rear sometime soon 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 cant fault the vitavon bulkheads or the gears they sell, all top quality stuff. i already have a max6 in mine, looking at fitting the 1650kv myself in the next couple of months. im still running the factory chassis tho, havent bent it yet. have you seen the vitavon axles and carriers yet? damn are they beautiful.

Thanks so much Kimberly 😍. So grateful for M2C and your wonderful line of Basherqueen custom upgrades 🥰🥰😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother Chris 😜. Loving this reverse, big power setup 😍. Huge thanks to Mitch and Avery for transforming the Sledge into a hardcore basher 🚀🚀. Stoked Dave could get out there too. 🍻🤙🤙😎💪👊👊

Well....the Sledge is a Beast thanks to M2C 💪. Between the chassis and legitimate 7075 sliding motor mount she's a force to be reckoned with. 🍻😎💪👊👊

I love mine

Facts I loved my stock sledge but I just installed the m2c jackhammer kit on mines waiting for my hobby wing max6 combo 🫡

Thanks Chad 🤗. The Sledge is achieving her potential thanks to the upgrades and big power setup!!! 😱😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother Avery 😜!!! You've hit a home run with this reverse motor option 😱. She's a different breed of animal with this high torque setup 🍻🚀🚀😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother Aldo 🤗. Yeah it's a bummer about the ramp finally giving way to years of abuse 😝. Wish these ones were still available. No question the stock chassis and mount would've noodled up from this session. I still can't believe Traxxas fubarred the stock design 😂. Talk about crap engineering. Huge props to M2C for making the Sledge right with proper design and materials 😍👍👍😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Tony 🤗. The Sledge was getting some good hang time with the new setup 🚀🚀. Glad I could patch up the ramp with some Gorilla tape 😂😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 😜!!! This was one of those days when the will to bash beat the crazy hot weather 😱🤣🤣😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 yes indeed I hear you. I was lucky today I spent the majority of my last 2 days allowed to work on my hobby corner. That was great I got my Outcast almost ready to go. Last thing before the old girl is reborn is ohh 2 things mabey 3 Custom Rc upgrade rear skid and lipo straps. And acerman and servo horn. Other then that I am ready to go new lipo’s new wire connectors all cleaned up with new delta fan configuration My buddy helped me with sending me some 3D printed fan adapters for the esc and motor. How awesome is that. Not sure if you have seen his channel or not if you haven’t seen it go sub and check it out. NBRC channel is awesome. He helps me a lot with learning things with the hobby. Along side with BasherBodies I get a lot of help I am so so happy ❤️🤘😎 RC sure brings us together that’s for sure there will one day be a RC Holiday I can see that happening. It’s sure gaining traction that’s for sure. You are one of the greats buddy own it’s like the Boss you are 🤩👑🥇🍻

Thanks so much Brother David 😜. She feels Killer with the added torque and very balanced with this reverse setup 😍. The standard set-up worked fine, but the Sledge is heavy enough to benefit from a stronger system and really get the power down. I love the Max6 combo!!! 🚀🚀😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Chris 🤗. This Max6 combo is super smooth for the amount of torque it has 👀. Makes corrections and throttle delivery a bit more predictable. 😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 😜. Digging this Big power setup 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thank you Brother 🤗. Really appreciate it. 😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Awesome to hear your feedback about the mount 👍. Mitch's chassis design to accept both motor directions was brilliant 😍

Thanks so much Brother Aaron 😜!!!! Fitment was perfect thanks to Mitch and Avery 👌. Loving this setup. Truck hauls complete ass and has Killer torque 🚀🚀 😎💪👊👊

Thanks Brother 🤗. This is a different truck with the 7075 T6 chassis and motor mount 😍

@@richduperbash2966 i soon will find out ;)

Thank you very much Brother 🤗. The 4985 feels AWESOME in her. Can't wait to get my Fireteam back out soon. Same power setup, but way more fun to bash 😍

Thanks so much dear Brother Thomas 😍. M2C has really done it right with the Sledge. So nice to have a big power setup in this heavy girl. She's moving great 🚀🚀😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Brother 🤗

Thanks Jacob 🤗. Really appreciate the feedback about the G2 Max8. I'll have to check it out 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks so much Erric 🤗. Yeah anything above 90F is hot 👀. Doing my best to stay hydrated and bail out quickly on these nasty days. The Sledge is hauling ass with this new setup 😍

Congrats Brother 😱!!! The Sledge is a different animal with the upgrades. You're gonna love the V2 Outcast too. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks Brother 🤗

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Yeah I love the 4985 in my Fireteam and this sucker 🚀🚀. My buddy John sold me on the Max6 combo in his K6s. 😎💪👊👊

The Sledge isn't a great platform in stock form in my opinion. Traxxass greatly exaggerated the stock durability and fubarred the motor mount design. Price is overpriced like all their stuff. It's only great once it's made more like a Kraton with M2C and other hop ups. 🍻

Yeah I think he stabbed the brakes or something 👀. Definitely had to chill out a bit with all the people around. Loving this 4985 reverse mount setup 😎💪👊👊

Most definitely a Killer combo for this reverse motor setup 😱. Unfortunately the ramps were discontinued over 2 years ago. Bought them from Discountramps.com. 😎💪👊👊

Running an Ovonic 5200 mah 50C and normally get 15-20 minutes of run time depending on terrain and throttle use.

You could certainly modify the stock chassis to work, but it's no where near as strong as an M2C 7075 T6 chassis.

@@richduperbash2966 you think gpm Option Chassis is as strong as an m2c Chassis? In my country the gpm is easier to get

Thanks so much Curtis 🤗. M2C is just getting started with the upgrades. Really appreciate it Brother. 🍻😎💪👊👊

Thanks Brother 🤗. She's got some serious grunt now 😱🚀🚀

Thanks so much Jordan 🤗. I managed to pop the plastic back into place and Gorilla tape the ramp 😂. I'll definitely share the link if I find replacements. Definitely in the market for new ones. 😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 😂 got love gorilla tape 💪🏻💪🏻. But yes please do I can't seem to find any

Thanks Nick 🤗. Hobbystar makes great motors. Get the gearing right and it'll be a screamer. 😎💪👊👊

Thank you Brother 😎💪👊👊

Thank you Brother 🤗

Yes indeed 🤗. Just have to mindful of security guys and not have large groups. 🍻

Congrats Brother 😱!!! The swap goes pretty easily. It's a pleasure to do and the fitment is perfect 😍

I might try one Nick 🤗. You know I love my Hobbystar motors 😍. I gotta say the Hobbywing 4985 1650 is a complete animal though 🚀🚀

m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/M2C-1453-REVERSE-MOTOR-MOUNT-UPGRADE-KIT-FOR-S-SERIES-TRUCKS/p/490913268/category=13612792 m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/M2C-1499-S-SERIES-CHASSIS/p/478044753/category=136127921

Go to the website to pick the mount kit you prefer. There's more than one.

Yeah this setup is awesome 😱. The Hobbywing 4985 is a Beast 👀. Props to M2C for making the reverse mount system a reality 🍻😎💪👊👊

Yes, I ran the 4076 1700 in my Tekno awhile back. It eventually overheated and gave out. Might try an 18T and go from there. Just depends on what kind of speed and wheelspin you're after.

You probably need a Max6. Could try gearing down, but the 1650 was really designed to pair with the 160A. 🍻

I've only been through a couple ring gears and it was because either the diff cover or bulkhead had cracked allowing the gear to shift under power. I replaced the diff cover with a Hot Racing one and also Hot Racing alloy hinge pin plate (below the plastic skid plate) front and rear. That helps strengthen the bulkhead from the bottom. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 waooo tanks man never tough u gonna answer,I’m a sub for sure but u giving me the help is awesome really thanks I will do it for sure ur advice.keep bashing and God Bless u and yours.is awesome chat whit u #LivinglegendDuperbash

@@juanarroyo2282 God bless you too Brother 🤗

@@richduperbash2966 Hey man the problem so far was the bulkhead we’re the screws hold the diff cover was not holding the cover so it was expanding and bommmmmm ring gear gone.so far I send it yesterday at track in my HS,go true a complete set of lipos and thanks God clean Xmaxx.I tried to go Duperbash but hey it’s only one #livinglegendduperbash.thanks brother really appreciate.God bless u all🙏🏽

The motor mount, ESC mount, and center diff plate (where the reciever box was bolted to) are all M2C parts that replace the stock bits. They're soon to be available on the M2C Racing website. The 4mm 7075 T6 chassis is available already. In essence, M2C has transformed what is possible with the Sledge. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 great thanks for that! Cheers!

Thanks Nico 🤗. I'm running 23/46 gearing with the 1650kv 4985 and smaller Backflip LP's.🍻

@@richduperbash2966 thanks for answering me, I wanted to ask you for advice x since I don't jump, I just need more speed for you, which ratio is suitable ? without heating of course

@@nicolomasto7628 my temps have been good. You typically gain around 3 mph per tooth gain with the pinion. You'll have to experiment and keep tabs with your temps using an infrared temp gun. Above 160F motor is getting toasty.

Thank you Brother 🤗. Appreciate the suggestions. I had previously used JB Weld Plastic bonder and it held quite well on the underribbing. Hopefully I can find some new ramps before long. 🍻

Think I was running a 46 spur and 22T Robinson Racing #1222 extra hard pinion.

Yes, I turned my punch up to max 5. Make sure to calibrate your controller to the ESC under throttle setup to assure you're getting full throttle, brake...etc. On that note, if reverse seems faster than expected, it's possible the motor direction is reversed. I've had that happen before where I had to reverse motor direction and reset the controller direction too. 😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 Thank you! Great video btw, i subbed.

@@decayer6710 thanks Brother 🤗

I haven't measured yet with GPS but probably 60+ mph. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 I have v2 widemaxx got a max 6 esc and there 2200kv motor it does rip as well to be fair but this looks like where I'll be heading next I've vitavoned pretty much everything other than bulkheads too so it's a tank but I'm impressed by this thing not much has been impressing me more than what I have but this definitely caught my eye

In the stock position, I simply replaced the VXL for the Max6 with 30lb mounting tape and a zip tie (made a small cut in the bottom plastic to fit the tie under). For the reverse motor mount set-up, I bolted my Max6 onto this M2C ESC mount up front. m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php#!/M2C-1452-REVERSE-MOTOR-MOUNT-KIT-FOR-S-SERIES-TRUCKS/p/488858460/category=136127921

I used a rear ARRMA swivel ball in the front plastic link plus a washer to take out some slop. 🍻

@@richduperbash2966 thank you Sir. Also, another absolutely fantastic video bud.

@@marlincoffia6408 thanks Brother 🤗. Happy New Year!!! 🍻

LMAO 😂. I like your thinking 🍻😎💪👊👊

I use to run Hobbystar 5000mah 100C packs from RC Juice. The prices have risen so I've switched to Zeee and Ovonic these days. 🍻

None of the electronics run cool when you run really hard. I've found the 4985 to be more efficient than my Hobbystar 4092's though, especially in hot weather. The Sledge drivetrain feels smoother than the EXB (in my opinion). Tough call on getting a Sledge 🤔. Definitely an expensive venture to make solid. It is a pretty tough truck, but an M2C chassis and mount is a must for harder bashing. 😎💪👊👊

I'm running a 23T pinion with 50k front, 20mil center, and 20k rear diff. Also running M2C pistons with 80-100 weight shock oils if I remember correctly.

@@richduperbash2966 thanks brother

Hey Tim 🤗. I really like the 23/46 setup with Backflip LP's. I'd say 22T if running any larger diameter wheels. So far my temps have been good despite bashing in 100+F weather and bone dry powdery dirt. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 ok cool thank you, also I just got the 50t vitavon spur.. what pinion would you recommend to use with the 50t? I was thinking maybe a 20t? Let me know thanks man

@@timbootz8894 if you’re looking at a 2:1 ratio between spur and pinion, with a 50t spur, your pinion would be 25, which I think is quite large considering the available and adjustable space on the sliding motor mound. You should be good with a 20-23t pinion when running 50t spur. Monitor temps and cogging as that may affect your gearing choices. I run 22/50 on my Fireteam with Max 6 4985 combo and it runs incredibly smooth. My sledge is 20/46.

You’re running 46/23 right? Any esc settings outside of stock?

@@austinshepherd6675 punch 4, BEC 7.4 and that’s about it in terms of settings that would adjust the drive ability of the truck itself.

The Kraton EXB is still my favorite when compared to the Sledge. The Sledge does handle differently, perform impressively, and take a great beatdown with the proper upgrades. The transmission feels slightly smoother in my opinion, but the added cost to buy and upgrade the Sledge over a K6s EXB is significant and it's debatable if there's any or enough reason to make that choice. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@@richduperbash2966 that’s what I thought. Thanks for the answer! Love your videos 👍🏻

I'd go with a Castle 1717 1650kv. 🍻

6s

The Backflip LP's are the smaller 4s version. Don't have my manual handy for the part #'s at the moment. They're 6s Kraton steering links. 🍻 www.ebay.com/itm/193098541726?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=193098541726&targetid=1262749490102&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9032466&poi=&campaignid=15428034462&mkgroupid=133947154481&rlsatarget=pla-1262749490102&abcId=9300763&merchantid=113678668&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2_OWBhDqARIsAAUNTTGYqqWWMOzX0Gyz0qEqHR9FATYEun6JBGjvtNoYzERN4qQBp3bHZW4aAu_kEALw_wcB

LMAO 😂. Indeed Steven. Leave to M2C Racing to turn an RTR into a proper tank 😎💪👊👊

You know it Josh 😂🤙🤙

The great thing about our hobby is choosing how to use your stuff. What's fun for you, might be boring for me and vice versa. I'm a parts tester and developer for M2C Racing. Been at it since they first started designing parts for bashing years ago. Proper durability testing requires proper stresses are placed on prototype parts prior to mass production. 🍻

Actually, the more M2C has made it like a Kraton the better it's performed 😂. Definitely overpriced like all Traxxas rigs. 😎💪👊👊

I was running Hobbystar 5000mah 75C single 6s hard packs. Now I'm using mostly Zeee and Ovonic packs mostly due to cost difference off Amazon prime.

LMAO 😂. I like your thinking 😎💪👊👊