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austinquattro · 08-24-2008, 09:59 PM

So I'm crawling up a huge rock and once again I hear a snapping. I thought it was the wheel hexes until I checked closer and saw that the drive-shaft was twisting inside itself and popping, and whenever I got good traction that would happen. I bought a couple new Traxxas drive-shafts, but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and if anyone knows of any aluminum drive-shafts are available that will work with the AX-10? I'm close to being comp ready...real close...

KREEPYHEEP · 08-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Get MIP CVD'S !!!!!

CharliesTheMan · 08-24-2008, 10:07 PM

Get a set of the MIP driveshafts. One of the most important mods on an AX-10 IMO. If you're going to run dig, you can get the set with a shortened rear driveshaft from Thunder Tech that will fit with a dig unit like the VF Dig.

broncobill · 08-25-2008, 08:58 AM

I busted a yoke within 5 minutes of running my AX for the first time. I am buying the MIP drive shafts.

austinquattro · 08-25-2008, 09:19 AM

Thanks...I'll look into those...

hardhead · 08-25-2008, 09:26 AM

MIP strong as hell

xJeepxTJx · 08-25-2008, 09:45 AM

I purchased the MIPs, but I have a problem. The pins keep slowly but surely sliding out, I've tightened the allen screws pretty tight (although, not as tight as possible). Should I disassemble them a reassemble as tight as possible?

AreCee · 08-25-2008, 09:56 AM

Yes. Clean off the grease if you got it on the screw threads both on the set screw and the screwhole. Then use Blue Loc-tite to hold the screw in place after you tighten it down.

helhedded · 08-25-2008, 10:24 AM

to all you guys with the MIP shafts...

Are you breaking anything else in your driveline? How long and how hard have you been running these MIP shafts?

broncobill · 08-25-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJeepxTJx

I purchased the MIPs, but I have a problem. The pins keep slowly but surely sliding out, I've tightened the allen screws pretty tight (although, not as tight as possible). Should I disassemble them a reassemble as tight as possible?

I've read where some use shrink tubing to keep this from happening. Find the right size tube, shrink it down with heat, and trim. Also, these shafts a lighter than the punisher shafts. Just thought I would add that.

j33pownr · 08-25-2008, 11:33 AM

I havent broken anything yet but I believe the tranny outputs are the next weak link. Mine are looking rough where the set screw tightens down. I didnt dimple the outputs to keep the yolks on either. I thought it would make my situation worse.

But if anything breaks/fails.........it needed upgrading anyways.

crawler4lif3 · 08-25-2008, 12:49 PM

yea it goes tranny outputs then tranny gears. i have broken all and it was not that hard either

Hildy · 08-25-2008, 01:07 PM

Mips are a possible choice.

But, for about 10-15$, I was able to convert my Axial's driveshafts to parts from the Revo and Tmaxx

The Revo shaft out back serves great for a VF/DNA dig because there is NO twisting whatsoever and it allows a smooth telescoping action.

runs_wscissors · 08-25-2008, 02:04 PM

Installed MIPs and broke the trans outdrive in no time.

J Mann · 08-25-2008, 03:59 PM

There is another choice. Punisher shafts from RC4WD.

twig8 · 08-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Mann

There is another choice. Punisher shafts from RC4WD.

Punishers wear out at the joint in no time at all. and quality was not worth the money.

MaxxCrawler02 · 08-25-2008, 05:57 PM

where can i buy these mip shafts?

XPLORx4 · 08-25-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxxCrawler02

where can i buy these mip shafts?

TCSCrawlers.com

MaxxCrawler02 · 08-25-2008, 07:26 PM

ok, thought so thanks!

helhedded · 08-26-2008, 07:43 AM

hmmm I think I'd rather have my $3.00 pede drive shaft break than something in the tranny.

08-24-2008, 09:59 PM	#1
austinquattro Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pflugerville Posts: 17	AX10 Drive Shaft Issue So I'm crawling up a huge rock and once again I hear a snapping. I thought it was the wheel hexes until I checked closer and saw that the drive-shaft was twisting inside itself and popping, and whenever I got good traction that would happen. I bought a couple new Traxxas drive-shafts, but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and if anyone knows of any aluminum drive-shafts are available that will work with the AX-10? I'm close to being comp ready...real close...

08-25-2008, 09:26 AM	#6
hardhead Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Strugglin Posts: 963	MIP strong as hell Attached Images

08-25-2008, 02:04 PM	#14
runs_wscissors Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Washington DC Posts: 34	weak link Installed MIPs and broke the trans outdrive in no time.

08-24-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
KREEPYHEEP Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Under A Rock Posts: 57	Get MIP CVD'S !!!!!

08-24-2008, 10:07 PM	#3
CharliesTheMan Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alexandria Posts: 207	Get a set of the MIP driveshafts. One of the most important mods on an AX-10 IMO. If you're going to run dig, you can get the set with a shortened rear driveshaft from Thunder Tech that will fit with a dig unit like the VF Dig.

08-25-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
broncobill Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Muskegon Posts: 38	I busted a yoke within 5 minutes of running my AX for the first time. I am buying the MIP drive shafts.

08-25-2008, 09:19 AM	#5
austinquattro Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pflugerville Posts: 17	Thanks...I'll look into those...

08-25-2008, 09:45 AM	#7
xJeepxTJx Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 7	I purchased the MIPs, but I have a problem. The pins keep slowly but surely sliding out, I've tightened the allen screws pretty tight (although, not as tight as possible). Should I disassemble them a reassemble as tight as possible?

08-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
AreCee RCC Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago/Bloomington Posts: 1,505	Yes. Clean off the grease if you got it on the screw threads both on the set screw and the screwhole. Then use Blue Loc-tite to hold the screw in place after you tighten it down.

08-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#9
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	to all you guys with the MIP shafts... Are you breaking anything else in your driveline? How long and how hard have you been running these MIP shafts?

08-25-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
j33pownr Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: ncrccrawlers.com Posts: 216	I havent broken anything yet but I believe the tranny outputs are the next weak link. Mine are looking rough where the set screw tightens down. I didnt dimple the outputs to keep the yolks on either. I thought it would make my situation worse. But if anything breaks/fails.........it needed upgrading anyways.

08-25-2008, 12:49 PM	#12
crawler4lif3 Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2008 Location: oregon city Posts: 54	yea it goes tranny outputs then tranny gears. i have broken all and it was not that hard either

08-25-2008, 01:07 PM	#13
Hildy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: central PA Posts: 679	Mips are a possible choice. But, for about 10-15$, I was able to convert my Axial's driveshafts to parts from the Revo and Tmaxx The Revo shaft out back serves great for a VF/DNA dig because there is NO twisting whatsoever and it allows a smooth telescoping action.

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08-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#19
MaxxCrawler02 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mt. Enterprise Posts: 153	ok, thought so thanks!

08-25-2008, 03:59 PM	#15
J Mann Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a state of eternal chaos Posts: 178	There is another choice. Punisher shafts from RC4WD.

08-25-2008, 05:57 PM	#17
MaxxCrawler02 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mt. Enterprise Posts: 153	where can i buy these mip shafts?

08-26-2008, 07:43 AM	#20
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	hmmm I think I'd rather have my $3.00 pede drive shaft break than something in the tranny.

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