5 Best Upgrades for the Traxxas Maxx

Which Traxxas Maxx upgrades are the best? It can be challenging to determine what is essential and what is not when there are so many parts and accessories available. Because of this, we're going to discuss the upgrades that will have the most impact on longevity and maximizing Maxx performance after two years of having our Maxx and using it on 4S and 6S. Before we get started, let me state that the Traxxas Maxx is a fantastic monster truck. While it doesn't necessarily require any changes, there is always space for development, just as with any R/C vehicle. You may change the Maxx's appearance and styling with all of the upgrade choices available. Although we don't advise it, you could even change the Traxxas Maxx to 6S. With that stated, these are our top five Maxx upgrades in terms of durability, performance, and ease of use.

#1 Steel Driveshafts

For what they are, the Maxx's plastic driveshafts hold up relatively well, but since they are made of plastic, they can only endure so much damage before breaking. Because they offer a strong and long-lasting solution that should withstand countless hours of use, the Traxxas steel constant-velocity driveshafts are the best upgrade for the Maxx.

It's crucial to keep in mind that these driveshafts come in two distinct lengths. Selecting the appropriate driveshafts for your vehicle's configuration is vital since one set is designed for the truck in standard configuration, and the other set is made for the WideMaxx conversion package. When those driveshafts are installed, the Maxx's dependability and durability much increase; in fact, if I had to pick just one improvement for the Traxxas Maxx, it would be these driveshafts.

Pro Tip: "We advise putting a little grease inside the ball joint because these driveshafts are assembled but not greased."

#2 WideMaxx Suspension Kit

The WideMaxx conversion kit, our number two upgrade, is the most well-liked. It increases the width by 20 millimetres on each side, for a total increase of 40 millimetres. This might not sound like much, but it significantly increases stability and cornering performance while widening the Maxx by more than an inch. For individuals with a full-throttle aggressive driving style, this package might be the best modification available to improve the entire experience. With a complete set of extreme-duty tracks, suspension arms, links, rear springs, and extended plastic driveshafts, this conversion kit has everything you need.

#3 Upgrade Your Servo

For good reason, the steering servo is a common area of failure for RTR R/C cars. The servo's motor works extremely hard to retain the tires in the direction you pointed them as the surface presses back on the tires. As you may expect, the heavier the vehicle, the faster it is moving, and the more forces are applied to the servo, which increases the stress and strain. Being a big, high-performance beast, the Maxx now requires an updated steering servo. Do it as soon as the standard servo dies, but it's not necessary to do it immediately.

Upgrade to Maxx Servo The 2085X X-Maxx servo is a more robust option for those looking for enhanced servo options. Additionally, Traxxas provides a metal servo horn designed explicitly for the Maxx that fits atop the larger servo size. The Traxxas X-Maxx servo adapter enables us to use any standard-size servo that we like, which is easily accessible at most hobby shops. This circumvents the difficulty of finding aftermarket servos from other companies in this size due to the peculiar size of these Traxxas servos.

One thing to consider when looking for a servo is that if you intend to drive in wet weather, you will want a waterproof one because you cannot get the servo wet otherwise. My two suggestions for standard size servos are the waterproof ProTek 370TBL for full God mode or the EcoPower WP120T waterproof servo for your journeymen.

The Maxx horn is too large to fit; thus, if you choose to use a standard-size servo, you will need to supply your own servo horn.

Pro Tip: "Your servo saver parts are probably worn out and need to be replaced if, after six months to a year of use, you've noticed that your steering feels a little weaker or perhaps it doesn't track straight like it used to." The steering may feel mushy, and the vehicle may not turn as tight as it used to after dirt and dust enter these components over time and diminish the servo saver's tension by acting like sandpaper.

#4 Swapping Out The Tires

The fourth upgrade suggestion is changing the tires, which is my favourite for any R/C. The multi-terrain tread pattern and durable rubber substance of the original Maxx tires make them suitable. The plastic wheels of your Maxx may weaken or even fracture when you land, and a cracked wheel is terrible, according to user feedback. With a variety of fantastic tread designs, such as the Trencher LPs or the Badlands 3.8, these pre-mounted monster truck tires are an excellent alternative for those who want to make their truck bigger and more complex. However, if you're not the type to go out and jump your Traxxas Maxx, or you take it easy, you're probably never going to experience this problem.

Pro Tip: To avoid overheating your electronics, you'll likely need to gear down your motor pinion one or two teeth when using a tire that's larger than the default Maxx tire.

Using UDR tires, which have a little smaller diameter than the Maxx tires, is one of my favourite pairings for smaller tire size. Similar to gearing down on your pinion gear, the truck's torque and acceleration are increased by the changed tire size, but its top speed is decreased. It's unclear how well these tires withstand large, brutal jumps, and you have to use Traxxas wheels with them. As long as the wheel has a 17-millimetre wheel hex, the Traxxas Maxx can fit practically any tire and wheel that is 1/8 scale in size.

Pro Tip: If you plan to drive in wet circumstances and you want to invest in really great tires, cover the wheel's vent hole with tape. You risk damaging those brand-new tires if you don't since the foam insert inside becomes moist and mouldy and finally degrades.

#5 Expanded Battery Tray

Although it might not be required for everyone, Xtreme Racing's carbon fibre battery tray is a practical option for people who use larger batteries. It uses a carbon fibre tray and hook-and-loop strap in place of the stock battery hold-down bar. For your Maxx's larger batteries, this is the safest choice.

In the past, we've also had great success with the Pure-Tech Xtreme Quick Mount. The primary distinction is that rather than using screws, it is held down with adhesive.