Vanquish Currie F9? Vanquish Jockrocks? SSD Diamond Axles?

[701scaler]

Looking to skip the stock Scx10 axles and want some aftermarket axles on my ground up build. I can't decide between these three Vanquish F9's, Rockjocks, or SSD Diamond Axles. I've never ran any of them so please give me your inputs and experience. And what gears your running what are your set ups.

[DrewHammer]

You determined to have aluminum axles? They're heavy.

Ill go with option D. SSD D60's.

Axial HD gears are always a good bet. Stock ratio front and underdrive rears. Or if you don't want split ratios just underdrive rears. The mesh works out well for tons of abuse.

[701scaler]

No I haven't determined I'm just weighing my options and seeing what works best and what people like. I'll check that set up out

[DrewHammer]

Originally Posted by 701scaler

No I haven't determined I'm just weighing my options and seeing what works best and what people like. I'll check that set up out

I just ran aluminum axles for years and after watching a few local trucks pull lines I can't with plastic axles and plastic cages (like a stock wraith) I've had all of my rigs on a diet. So much so that I'll refuse to buy any more aluminum axles. It's just not worth the weight. There's plenty of people out there running plastic housings with no real problems once lockouts, chubs and knuckles are replaced.

[701scaler]

Can you run all vanquish parts? Vvds, chubs, knuckles, etc?
Have you tried the brass tubes?

[DrewHammer]

Originally Posted by 701scaler

Can you run all vanquish parts? Vvds, chubs, knuckles, etc?
Have you tried the brass tubes?

Yes, and yes, using brass tubes in the front of my current build.

[701scaler]

Can you put them in the rear?

[DrewHammer]

Originally Posted by 701scaler

Can you put them in the rear?

Yes, however I'm running steel tubes in the rear for a forward weight bias.

Now, keep in mind I'm the only one to reply to this. However, "crawlers" typically do better on the trails with a forward bias. You'll have to play a bit with your setup to figure out what works best for you in your conditions. The only person that can vouch for your specific conditions is someone else close to you that runs scalers consistently.

[701scaler]

Ok thanks for all your input

[Teasley4Crawlers]

I have the stock plastic, scx10 rockjock, wraith ssd diamond,

The rockjock are almost 3 years old and I've never had a problem with them and I beat them,

The ssd diamond i haven't ran yet but like the looks and they feel good.


Aluminum does get hung alittle more but I think it's worth the strenght and looks.

[701scaler]

Thanks love the look of the diamonds

[Rock solid]

I would have to agree with drewhammer, I like the plastic better. For weight, it's slicker and doesn't look quite as hashed up after a few outings. The setup that I prefer is a narrowed wraith axle in the front and a ssd d60 in the rear. The reason being is you can offset your front pumpkin to whatever side and you can make it whatever width you prefer. The only downfall is it takes a little bit more time and effort versus just buying a housing, but I think the end result is worth it. This is the front axle on my buggy.

[DrewHammer]

CFM and other vendors on here can narrow AR60 axles or pretty much do whatever else custom you want. This will save tons of effort at the expense of cost but sometimes this is worth it.

After being in this "scene" and 1:1 race cars for over a decade I can say one thing. Weight is weight. Regardless of where it winds up, with only one exception. If it's close to the "center of rotation" where the entire rig will want to move (roll in any axis) it doesn't matter as much.

But, heavy rigs require stronger parts, and better electronics, that require stronger parts, and better electronics. It's a viscous cycle that can consume tons of funds.

Also, as a note, under 10lbs with aluminum axles seems to pretty well be a miracle, or an extremely talented chassis builder.

*edit*

Wanted to throw in a couple examples. I ran my wraith on a Mamba Max Pro and Pro 4 for the life of the rig until I decided to build a setup with a custom chassis and VP Curries. Within 10 minutes of its first run I popped the MMP after ignoring several signs such as the cooling fan turning on almost immediately.

My almost box stock SCX10 runs a Chinese "flash racing" sensored setup that's as cool as the other side of the pillow and costs almost nothing. I know that if I throw more aluminum at it, it'll need more grunt to keep the electronics happy.

[dittohead]

i have experience running stock, vanquish and the ssd plastic housings. Of the 3, i prefer the stock plastic and the ssd plastic housings. I have a 1.9 rig with narrowed to xr width vanquish alu housings by cfm and while they are a badass setup they are way too heavy and hangup easier then the plastic housings do. My other main rig has ssd housings and performs better and is ligther even though its a steel tube chassis. As for strength, i have broken a stock housing but it was probably 7 years old and i shaved the bottoms down. I shave all my plastic housings so they slide better over rocks. I run all my trucks hard and roll them constantly putiting them in precarious positions. In my humble opinion, alu axle housings are a item 99% of us are not going to need. Its just for looks most of the time

[DrewHammer]

Originally Posted by dittohead

i have experience running stock, vanquish and the ssd plastic housings. Of the 3, i prefer the stock plastic and the ssd plastic housings. I have a 1.9 rig with narrowed to xr width vanquish alu housings by cfm and while they are a badass setup they are way too heavy and hangup easier then the plastic housings do. My other main rig has ssd housings and performs better and is ligther even though its a steel tube chassis. As for strength, i have broken a stock housing but it was probably 7 years old and i shaved the bottoms down. I shave all my plastic housings so they slide better over rocks. I run all my trucks hard and roll them constantly putiting them in precarious positions. In my humble opinion, alu axle housings are a item 99% of us are not going to need. Its just for looks most of the time

Honestly first time I have ever read of someone physically breaking the housing. Even at that you had modded it.

OP, I think you're going to find something interesting in here. Those that are interested in pure performance and those that prefer appearances.

[dittohead]

Originally Posted by DrewHammer

Honestly first time I have ever read of someone physically breaking the housing. Even at that you had modded it.

OP, I think you're going to find something interesting in here. Those that are interested in pure performance and those that prefer appearances.

It broke off at the end of the C. Truck took a large tumble cartwheeling down a rock hill about 25'. The housing survived years of abuse was definitely tired and i didnt have beef tubes in. $12 for a new housing and $30 to replace the bent axial cvd and it was gtg.
Ive had one outing on the ssd housings so far and i rolled the truck down the hill a few times, even fell off a 5' ledge with no issues, and the weather was below freezing. Those housings got a shave as well. I hope they work as well as the stock scx ones since i REALLY like the look of them