Ax10 metal 70 tooth spur

[Walldog]

Anybody know of a metal 70 tooth 48 pitch spur gear that will fit the ax10? Also any feedback on the vanquish ax10 alloy trans case? Are they worth the $.

Thanks
Martin

[Wicked Klown]

Not sure about the VP alloy trans, but you can get a Golden Horizon Al tranny case for $13+S&H.

[Walldog]

Originally Posted by Wicked Klown

Not sure about the VP alloy trans, but you can get a Golden Horizon Al tranny case for $13+S&H.

Yep saw those , thanks, I read somewhere that the alloy was a better grade in the VP though and better finish, might still be worth a try considering the price difference

[Stormin2u]

My question is why would you want to add weight to your rig when the stock case is much lighter? The problem with adding weight with a heavier tranny case is it sits high above your axle center line moving your center of gravity up when down is the best way to go. Personally I'd take a pass on the metal case.

The gear is in the same logic I bet it's heavier than plastic.

[Walldog]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

My question is why would you want to add weight to your rig when the stock case is much lighter? The problem with adding weight with a heavier tranny case is it sits high above your axle center line moving your center of gravity up when down is the best way to go. Personally I'd take a pass on the metal case.

The gear is in the same logic I bet it's heavier than plastic.

Plastic deforms and threads strip, the weight gain is so negligible as not to worry my fat ass crawler anyway

[gunnar]

The stock case is 1/2 ounce, the VP case is 1 oz. From what I've read, a 72 tooth spur is the minimum that will work with the Axial trans, unless your running a really big pinion. I don't know of any metal spurs that size.

[indiana mudcat]

I ran a 75 tooth spur at one time, had to do some grinding to use pinions in the 21-23t range, way to high gear for a crawler(I was new, and stupid enough to run CKRC "stage two", add in the extra size of a brushless motor and thats what it took for the motor to clear the upper link). I doubt a brushed motor could even pull that gear. I saw the light and changed chassis and went 12/93.

[Stormin2u]

Originally Posted by Walldog

Plastic deforms and threads strip, the weight gain is so negligible as not to worry my fat ass crawler anyway

I've never had a issue with a stock gear deforming or stripping and I occasionally run a 4S battery with a 5 lbs 2.2 ounce Axial based rig. I also run stock the stock Axial tranny gears for the same reason weight just to just get a lower CG.

Put that "fat ass" on a diet you just might like it.