Frustrated by endless bent driveshafts after a day of bashing your XMaxx? Say goodbye to the irritating rubbing noise and broken parts with this simple yet effective upgrade. This modification utilizes the stock Traxxas aluminum shaft, cut into two manageable pieces (152mm and 187mm), and bolstered by a centrally positioned support bearing. This ingenious design allows for greater chassis flex without compromising the driveshaft's integrity, keeping your XMaxx ripping through tough terrain, whether you're running the 6S or 8S version. So ditch the frustration and upgrade your driveshaft today for smoother bashing and worry-free fun!


PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALL
-1 5-15-24 bearing
-bearing oil
-2mm allen
-2.5mm allen

Installation & Step by Step:
machine down center of union slighlty if needed for bearing fitment to be slight press fit
shaft length will need to be 152mm and 187mm
after cutting clean splines then install into chassis. short shaft rear. long shaft front
spread small thin layer of grease or oil on bearing facing skidplate to mark bearing location
set skid plate on then remove and notch oil/grease location.
clean oil/grease off bearing and install skid plate

Step 1
flip Xmaxx upside down remove 8 (2.5mm) center skid plate bolts. Remove skid plate.

Step 2
Flip right side up. Remove 4 (2.5mm) front chassis & 2 (2.5mm) chassis brace bolts & 2 (2.5mm) countersunk chassis bolts & 1 (2mm) steering link bolt.

Step 3
Remove front bulkhead assembly and centershaft. watch for spline piece at rear to fall loose(remove with small magnet). Flip upsidedown install insert into chassis center (only fits one way)

Step 4
Install spline and rear (short) shaft into center/rear diff. Lift slightly and install center bearing assembly slide in and then down. Once installed install front (long) shaft.

Step 5
Line up front shaft and install front bulkhead. May need to rotate drivetain slightly to line up splines. Reverse procedure and install new skid plate.

All design credit goes to: https://www.thingiverse.com/jeremy_the_goat/design... (https://www.thingiverse.com/jeremy_the_goat/designs)