The Traxxas Slash is my favorite short course in my fleet of 1/10 scale race trucks. It is fast, durable, and a great all-around basher. After driving the truck for a while, you may want to explore upgrading the servo. And many drivers are looking for the best servo for the Traxxas Slash.
In this post, we will take a close look at the steering servo on the Traxxas Slash, how important a fast servo is when you are racing and driving the truck hard, and why you should upgrade to a high-torque performance servo.
You may notice that we did not review a bunch of cheap servos, and I don’t recommend installing a low-quality servo on your rig.
The list below was carefully selected from our own testing and research, but our top pick and the best servo for the Traxxas Slash is the Savox SW1211SG.
Should I Upgrade The Servo In The Traxxas Slash?
The steering servo is probably the most important component behind the motor and ESC. You can have the fastest motor and LiPo pack, but if your steering servo can’t keep up with your driving style, the truck isn’t going to perform at its best.
When driving fast through tall grass or over rough terrain, the steering servo must have enough torque to steer the truck. The terrain is constantly fighting against your front tires, and the servo is keeping everything in line and turning the wheels. In other words, the faster you are moving through a tough surface (like tall grass,) the more power you need from your servo to help turn the truck.
The servo that comes with the Slash is a great servo, but there are aftermarket options that turn faster and have more torque.
Most drivers upgrade to a faster servo that can turn the wheels when driving in demanding conditions like tall grass or in the sticks!
Servos, motors, and electronics wear out, so you can either replace the servo with the stock 2075 waterproof servo that comes in the Slash, or upgrade to something better. If you’re anything like me, you will upgrade because that’s what RC people do!
What Stock Servo comes in The Traxxas Slash?
Traxxas installs the 2075 waterproof servo in many of its vehicles, and it comes in the Slash. I think this servo is a “good, but not best” component. It is plenty fast enough to steer the Slash and is waterproof. You can drive it through puddles and it won’t short out. According to Traxxas, It is a brushless, digital servo with 125 oz-in torque and 0.16-second speed.
So if you only want to install Traxxas brand components on your truck, this servo will fit and work just fine. But, there are some better options on the market if you want to upgrade. The 2075R servo is similar to the stock servo, but it is a higher-speed servo and an upgrade over the stock 2075. It is only slightly more expensive, too.
What Is The Best Servo For The Traxxas Slash?
There are a lot of cheap servos online. But, when you have invested three or four hundred dollars in an RC truck, a cheap servo will only hurt performance. Here are our top picks for the best upgrade servo for the Traxxas Slash:
1. Savox SB1211SG Waterproof
I chose to upgrade to the Savox SB1211SG digital servo in my Slash when the stock servo finally wore out. This servo is a much higher performance component that is VERY fast. I looked this Servo up on several Facebook groups and it has great reviews. I have to agree with the masses, this is a fast servo with lots of torque. It can turn the Slash quickly and is very responsive. It is locked in with the transmitter with zero lag.
Specifications:
Savox
Torque @6v – 15.0kg/208.3oz-in | Torque @7.4v – 25.0kg/347.2.0oz-in | Speed @6v – 0.10 sec/60 deg | Speed @7.4v – 0.08 sec/60 deg
Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 40.6 x 20.7 x 42.0 Weight: 71.0g
This servo from Savox is also waterproof. So, you should be good to drive in mud and water.
2. Traxxas 2250 Coreless Servo
Traxxas came out with their 330 Blue high-performance servo, and this will drop into most Traxxas 1/10 scale models. According to the Traxxas website, this servo should drop right into all models of the Slash. This servo has an operating voltage of 6.0-7.4 volts and will produce 330 oz-in of torque at 6 volts. That is crazy powerful!
The servo is built with metal gears, dual ball bearings, and a nifty aluminum center section that helps keep the servo cool. If you think about how you are always turning the servo motor, heat can be a problem if you are running a lot of packs through the trucks. The heat dissipation features of this servo are a major plus in my book.
Are There Any Other Servos For The Traxxas Slash?
You can look on Amazon for the best servo for the Traxxas Slash, and there are some budget options available. While we have not tested many cheaper servos, make sure to do your research before buying a servo that did not make our list. Facebook groups are a great place to get advice for parts for your Slash, so when in doubt, do the research!
FAQs For The Best Servo For The Traxxas Slash
What is the best servo for the Traxxas Slash?
I like the Savox SB1211SG digital servo or the Traxxas 2250 coreless servo for my Traxxas Slash. Both of these servos are fast and have a lot of torque. The Traxxas servo produces 330 oz-in @ 6V, and the Savox makes 208.3 oz-in at 6V.
Is the Traxxas Slash Servo Waterproof
Yes, the stock servo in the Traxxas Slash (part 2075) is waterproof. Upgrade servos like the 2075R and 2250 coreless servos are also waterproof. You can drive them in wet conditions without fear of them breaking down, rusting, or shorting out.
Conclusion For The Best Servo For The Traxxas Slash
If you are looking to replace the servo on your Slash or upgrade to a high-performance servo, there are many great options available. Traxxas and third part manufacturers produce some great upgrade servos for the Slash. If you want to keep the stock servo made by Traxxas, the 2075 waterproof servo will work great and is the right part for your truck. However, if you want to upgrade your steering components and get an aftermarket servo, make sure to buy a quality digital servo with metal gears and ball bearings. I like the Savox SB1211SG digital servo the best, and Savox has a great track record online. Whatever servo you pick, make sure it has enough torque and speed for your driving style. And remember, the steering servo is not the most flashy part of your truck, but it is very important and can greatly improve performance and drivability. Happy driving to all you Slash bashers!
