--- product_id: 415696472 title: "Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer" brand: "creality" price: "466.04 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Creality" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/415696472-creality-official-direct-drive-extruder-upgrade-kit-for-ender-3 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Direct drive for flexible filaments All-metal durable build Easy install with full toolkit Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer **Brand:** creality **Price:** 466.04 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your Ender-3 to pro-level precision and flexibility! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer by creality - **How much does it cost?** 466.04 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/415696472-creality-official-direct-drive-extruder-upgrade-kit-for-ender-3) ## Best For - creality enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creality brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug-and-Play Upgrade:** Includes all tools and clear instructions for a hassle-free installation under 1 hour. - • **Official Creality Quality:** 100% genuine kit with perfect compatibility and backed by expert 24/7 support. - • **Precision Meets Durability:** Crafted from robust metal for long-lasting, wear-resistant performance. - • **Sharper Prints, Less Noise:** Experience smoother extrusion, reduced stringing, and quieter operation for professional-grade results. - • **Seamless Flexible Filament Handling:** Optimized direct drive system ensures flawless printing with PLA, TPU, and other flexible materials. ## Overview The Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit is a premium all-metal replacement designed for Ender 3 series printers. It enhances filament compatibility—especially flexible types like TPU—while delivering stable, precise extrusion and quieter operation. Easy to install with included tools and backed by Creality’s official quality assurance and customer support, this upgrade transforms your 3D printing experience with improved print quality and reliability. ## Description Product Description Creality Official Online Store Creality Official Ender 3 Direct Drive Upgrade Kit Creality Direct Drive Extruder Specifications Brand: Creality Compatibility: Fits Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer. Package Includes Direct Drive Extruder * 1 set Review: Smooth, precise, and easy upgrade — perfect for improving print quality - The Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit is an excellent enhancement for anyone using an Ender-3, Ender-3 Pro, or Ender-3 V2. Installation was straightforward with a clean design and clear instructions — it took me less than an hour to fit it, and everything aligned perfectly without modification. Once installed, the difference in print performance was immediate. Filament retraction and extrusion became smoother, and stringing was noticeably reduced. It’s especially effective for flexible materials like TPU, which feed much more reliably through this direct-drive setup compared to the standard Bowden extruder. The components feel sturdy and well-machined, with good tension on the gears and a solid mounting bracket. Being an official Creality product, all parts fit seamlessly and maintain the printer’s rigidity. Overall, this upgrade is absolutely worth it if you want improved printing consistency, smoother extrusion, and better control over fine details. It’s a great quality-of-life improvement for any serious Ender user. Review: Works on the Ender 3 Max too - Bought this to upgrade my ender 3 max which already had direct drive but cost me 40mm of X axis because of my design. You do lose some Z height and if you are using this on a max variant you will lose the 2nd part cooling fan also, but given how well my Ender 5 Plus prints with just 1 part cooling fan I didn't mind trading that for the 40mm reclaim on the X axis. Installation is easy if you are comfortable with the components of 3D printers and took me <30 minutes which included upgrading the small PTFE tube between the stepper motor and extruder to Capricorn tube. I also had to reuse my old hot end cables as this is suitable for the Ender 3 / Pro / V2 which means the wires are not long enough for my printer. Because I already had direct drive I didn't need to alter most of my print settings and my prints are exactly the same as they were before which means this is working brilliantly. I tuned my retractions a little more given the rigidity upgrade so now I have 0.6mm @ 40 mm/s which helped reduce stringing to nearly 0. My biggest issue with this is the plastic drive feed used on the stepper motor. All metal to me means this should be the upgraded metal version too. I did reuse my old drive feed but I had to sand the connector that holds the stepper motor to the extruder plate to make this fit. This is not really a required thing to do but it gives me peace of mind that the drive feed mechanism won't break or split as the plastic drive feeds tend to do that after a while. I would still recommend this to anyone wanting to move from a bowden setup to direct drive as this is a very quick and cheap upgrade which will help improve print quality almost immediately when you adjust your print settings. ## Features - ⭕【Quality Assurance】 - Creality 100% official, the direct drive extruder upgrade kit is original and high quality from 100% quality assurance. It is compatible with Ender 3, Ender 3S and Ender-3 Pro. - ⭕【Greater Compatibility】 - Compared with bowden extruder system, more fit for printing with PLA, TPU and other flexible filaments. - 👍【Stable and Sturdy】 - This direct extruder kit is all metal structure, durable and wear resistant. - ⭕【Easy to Install】 - Longer connecting cable, tools, accessories and diagram instruction, easy to assemble. - ⭕【Creality Store】 - We are the official Creality 3D store! We provide professional after-sales support, and more than 20 engineers provide 24/7 customer service, please kindly contact us directly (seller) via "ask a question". ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Creality | | Colour | Black | | Compatible devices | Laptop | | Item weight | 638 Grams | | Material | Metal | | Product dimensions | 9D x 7W x 12H centimetres | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Creality - **Colour:** Black - **Item weight:** 638 Grams - **Material:** Metal - **Product dimensions:** 9D x 7W x 12H centimetres ## Images ![Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PMhmAUHTL.jpg) ![Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614fAYs2aWL.jpg) ![Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XXhed3q3L.jpg) ![Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JwPQjhWTL.jpg) ![Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511Qlls6H7L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this work witht he BL Touch ?** A: I haven't put a bl touch on mine yet but I see no reason why it shouldn't work as a bl touch fits on the side of the fan shroud so it should work fine. **Q: are the cables shipped with this long enough for the Ender 3 Max or will it require additional cables to work?** A: The cable length from the extruder is 1 metre - that should be long enough. An extension cable for the extruder motor is also supplied and is 450mm long. **Q: is this compatible with ender 3 pro motherboard version v4.2.2** A: Yes it is compatible, I was running this with both my v1.1.5 and v4.2.7 boards and it was working fine on my Ender 3 Pro. **Q: will this work for the ender 3 3d max also will it work with the cr touch well ? thanks** A: It definitely works with the cr touch and it should be fine for the 3d max just may need to adjust the belt tension, hope this helps ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth, precise, and easy upgrade — perfect for improving print quality *by P***L on 17 October 2025* The Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit is an excellent enhancement for anyone using an Ender-3, Ender-3 Pro, or Ender-3 V2. Installation was straightforward with a clean design and clear instructions — it took me less than an hour to fit it, and everything aligned perfectly without modification. Once installed, the difference in print performance was immediate. Filament retraction and extrusion became smoother, and stringing was noticeably reduced. It’s especially effective for flexible materials like TPU, which feed much more reliably through this direct-drive setup compared to the standard Bowden extruder. The components feel sturdy and well-machined, with good tension on the gears and a solid mounting bracket. Being an official Creality product, all parts fit seamlessly and maintain the printer’s rigidity. Overall, this upgrade is absolutely worth it if you want improved printing consistency, smoother extrusion, and better control over fine details. It’s a great quality-of-life improvement for any serious Ender user. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works on the Ender 3 Max too *by A***S on 3 March 2024* Bought this to upgrade my ender 3 max which already had direct drive but cost me 40mm of X axis because of my design. You do lose some Z height and if you are using this on a max variant you will lose the 2nd part cooling fan also, but given how well my Ender 5 Plus prints with just 1 part cooling fan I didn't mind trading that for the 40mm reclaim on the X axis. Installation is easy if you are comfortable with the components of 3D printers and took me <30 minutes which included upgrading the small PTFE tube between the stepper motor and extruder to Capricorn tube. I also had to reuse my old hot end cables as this is suitable for the Ender 3 / Pro / V2 which means the wires are not long enough for my printer. Because I already had direct drive I didn't need to alter most of my print settings and my prints are exactly the same as they were before which means this is working brilliantly. I tuned my retractions a little more given the rigidity upgrade so now I have 0.6mm @ 40 mm/s which helped reduce stringing to nearly 0. My biggest issue with this is the plastic drive feed used on the stepper motor. All metal to me means this should be the upgraded metal version too. I did reuse my old drive feed but I had to sand the connector that holds the stepper motor to the extruder plate to make this fit. This is not really a required thing to do but it gives me peace of mind that the drive feed mechanism won't break or split as the plastic drive feeds tend to do that after a while. I would still recommend this to anyone wanting to move from a bowden setup to direct drive as this is a very quick and cheap upgrade which will help improve print quality almost immediately when you adjust your print settings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent upgrade *by A***R on 21 January 2026* This was marginally more expensive that replacing my Ender 3v2 extruder and fans with the standard item and this init includes the direct drive unit as well. This took all of 30 minutes to install, the online video was adequate along with the wiring diagram for anyone who is familiar with their 3d printer. Everything needed was in the box, from the drive and extruder itself, to the tools required to remove the old items and fit the new. After checking the bed level this was good to go, so far it's proved to be easier to load the filament, the prints have been cleaner as the retractions are sharper even with me using the nastiest filament I could find as a stress test. Noise levels are lower ## Frequently Bought Together - Creality Official Direct Drive Extruder Upgrade Kit for Ender-3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - Creality Official Ender 3 Dual Z-Axis Upgrade Kit (42-34 Stepper Motor Included) for Ender3, Ender-3S, Ender-3 Pro, Ender 3V2, Ender 3 Neo, Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D Printer - Creality Official CR Touch Auto Bed Leveling Sensor and 5 PCS 3D Printer Nozzles Kit for Ender 3 / Ender 3 V2 / Ender 3 Pro/Ender 5 / CR-10 3D Printer with 32 Bit V4.2.2 / V4.2.7 Mainboard --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/415696472-creality-official-direct-drive-extruder-upgrade-kit-for-ender-3](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/415696472-creality-official-direct-drive-extruder-upgrade-kit-for-ender-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*