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moonweed · 12-05-2007, 01:25 PM

When I first got my AX10 I thought Axial would be coming out with a revamped driveshaft to replace the poorly designed ones they currently come with. Instead they came up with an inventive idea of driveshaft rings to fix the problem. I hope they start shipping them as part of the stock kit although I doubt they will. I've chosen to run Traxxas Jato shafts while I wait for a set of RC4WD Punishers to be shipped to me.

Anyone tried the Axial rings yet? I'm just curious how they're working out. Although I've not had an issue with my Jato shafts popping out, I think I'll make a set of rings for them.

2JSC · 12-05-2007, 01:53 PM

They have just been released! I don't think many people have been able to get a hold of any yet.

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Nitro Herb · 12-05-2007, 02:37 PM

i used one of the narrow shock spacers around the driveshaft, ca glues it in place and it hasnt failed yet . i have even hung up the tires and stalled the motor and so far so good . its good to see axial coming out with something though. im probably gonna change to stampede shafts eventually , ive already picked up the shafts just haven't got the yokes yet. i m basically gonna change anything i can to traxxas just because of the availability of the parts, ive already changed some of my link ends to.

EeePee · 12-05-2007, 02:48 PM

You guys just don't seem to get the built in weak link theory.

If you had to break something, or a part that would fail, what would you prefer it to be? Because in this hobby, it's guaranteed something will break if you drive the thing past it's limits.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-05-2007, 02:48 PM

What spacer did you use

Nitro Herb · 12-05-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

You guys just don't seem to get the built in weak link theory.

If you had to break something, or a part that would fail, what would you prefer it to be? Because in this hobby, it's guaranteed something will break if you drive the thing past it's limits.

i do get the whole weak link theory , thats why i didnt just go buy punisher shafts . This weak link was way to weak lol it seemed like if you looked at that front driveshaft wrong it would pop off.

Going slow , i used the thin shock spacer , put where the driveshaft pops on and off the yoke . the spacer fits perfect once you get it in place where you want just put a couple drops of ca to hold it in place. All this does id keep the 2 plastic tabs on the end of the driveshaft from being able to spread and pop off the yoke. im sure if you beat on it it will still pop off , which is a good thing.

rocktoy · 12-05-2007, 03:47 PM

I cant beleive this is even being made. We been using rings on our shafts for a good year now. Made the end strong enough the shafts would twist off. We used brass rings from the hardware store and a drop of CA

We have also use 17mm hex nuts which thread right on the shafts. Just for clarification we did this on Pede shafts.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-05-2007, 05:42 PM

Thanks Herb It just dawn on me what you where talking about on your last post. do they hold up pretty good And i think It would not hurt to shrink tube them either

binaryterror · 12-05-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

You guys just don't seem to get the built in weak link theory.

If you had to break something, or a part that would fail, what would you prefer it to be? Because in this hobby, it's guaranteed something will break if you drive the thing past it's limits.

Thats the best Tech statement on driveshafts posted EVER.

Kamikaze · 12-05-2007, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

You guys just don't seem to get the built in weak link theory.

You leave a wise crack comment all the time yet never offered the user help. Especially when the wise crack comment isn't correct.

If you don't want to help newbies or people below your level, don't click the "Submit Reply" button.

EeePee · 12-05-2007, 08:08 PM

I just read somewhere that it's better to be a smart ass, than a dumb ass.

Kamikaze · 12-05-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm just saying......

EeePee · 12-05-2007, 08:09 PM

I would have zero posts then... :-(

RXcrawler · 12-05-2007, 10:51 PM

I don't get the weak link theory???

Stupid joey......LOL

toyofast · 12-05-2007, 11:10 PM

Axial never should have built a crawler..... things break when you abuse it.

I like to think about the days when I use copper tubing to build my own drivelines, awwww... 2004 was a good year to know how to BUILD a crawler.

moonweed · 12-06-2007, 02:01 AM

Eeepee's words on the weak link is sound advice. In all my years of running nitros and much less time running electrics, I've never broke a driveshaft until now. -This is a good cheap area to fix. I've always held the same thinking regarding metal spur gears on offroad rc's. Anyways...

I saw in another thread where Toyofast said: "Only people that have driveline issues are those that run them at the stock/jacked up height. Suck that suspension down. Stick fuel tubbing on the inside of the shocks to get it lower and still some on the outside part too. Run 80-100wt oil and retry. Once you get it lower, that driveline issue will go away."

I hate to contradict him (since we've already duked it out a once this week) but I've had driveshaft problems since day one and I've never run the stock height ever. Out of the box I put spacers in my shocks to lower the truck. I switched out to modified Traxxas Big Bores real quick, lowering the tuck even more, and continued breaking driveshafts. No problems at all since I switched to the Jato shafts.

Here's a not current photo of where my ride height was (even lower now) and yes I know the bent links were on backwards from the direction everyone else runs them.

davway · 12-06-2007, 02:05 AM

can you post up a few picks of the Jato shafts and how they fit with the kit parts?

Nitro Herb · 12-06-2007, 11:48 AM

Here's a not current photo of where my ride height was (even lower now) and yes I know the bent links were on backwards from the direction everyone else runs them.

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im glad you mentioned the fact that know your links are backwards, that could have caused some good name calling and arguing on this forum .LMAO Good looking clean rig man!!!! Are those bent links a little different shade of green than the axial ones? If so i thnk i have the same links to they are kind of mossy green looking.

binaryterror · 12-06-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikaze

You leave a wise crack comment all the time yet never offered the user help. Especially when the wise crack comment isn't correct.

If you don't want to help newbies or people below your level, don't click the "Submit Reply" button.

I think I remember that exact post!

Rockcrawler · 12-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binaryterror

I think I remember that exact post!

Yeah, but there is that double standard thing going around.

12-05-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
moonweed Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 45	Axial's new driveshaft ring (fix) When I first got my AX10 I thought Axial would be coming out with a revamped driveshaft to replace the poorly designed ones they currently come with. Instead they came up with an inventive idea of driveshaft rings to fix the problem. I hope they start shipping them as part of the stock kit although I doubt they will. I've chosen to run Traxxas Jato shafts while I wait for a set of RC4WD Punishers to be shipped to me. Anyone tried the Axial rings yet? I'm just curious how they're working out. Although I've not had an issue with my Jato shafts popping out, I think I'll make a set of rings for them.

12-05-2007, 01:53 PM	#2
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	They have just been released! I don't think many people have been able to get a hold of any yet. New Products from Axial

12-05-2007, 02:37 PM	#3
Nitro Herb Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Granite state Posts: 97	i used one of the narrow shock spacers around the driveshaft, ca glues it in place and it hasnt failed yet . i have even hung up the tires and stalled the motor and so far so good . its good to see axial coming out with something though. im probably gonna change to stampede shafts eventually , ive already picked up the shafts just haven't got the yokes yet. i m basically gonna change anything i can to traxxas just because of the availability of the parts, ive already changed some of my link ends to.

12-05-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	You guys just don't seem to get the built in weak link theory. If you had to break something, or a part that would fail, what would you prefer it to be? Because in this hobby, it's guaranteed something will break if you drive the thing past it's limits.

12-05-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	What spacer did you use

12-05-2007, 03:47 PM	#7
rocktoy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: on the rocks Posts: 477	I cant beleive this is even being made. We been using rings on our shafts for a good year now. Made the end strong enough the shafts would twist off. We used brass rings from the hardware store and a drop of CA We have also use 17mm hex nuts which thread right on the shafts. Just for clarification we did this on Pede shafts.

12-05-2007, 05:42 PM	#8
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	Thanks Herb It just dawn on me what you where talking about on your last post. do they hold up pretty good And i think It would not hurt to shrink tube them either

12-05-2007, 08:08 PM	#11
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I just read somewhere that it's better to be a smart ass, than a dumb ass.

12-05-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
Kamikaze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 6,154	I'm just saying......

12-05-2007, 10:51 PM	#14
RXcrawler Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In my head Posts: 2,744	I don't get the weak link theory??? Stupid joey......LOL

12-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#15
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Axial never should have built a crawler..... things break when you abuse it. I like to think about the days when I use copper tubing to build my own drivelines, awwww... 2004 was a good year to know how to BUILD a crawler.

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12-06-2007, 02:01 AM	#16
moonweed Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 45	Eeepee's words on the weak link is sound advice. In all my years of running nitros and much less time running electrics, I've never broke a driveshaft until now. -This is a good cheap area to fix. I've always held the same thinking regarding metal spur gears on offroad rc's. Anyways... I saw in another thread where Toyofast said: "Only people that have driveline issues are those that run them at the stock/jacked up height. Suck that suspension down. Stick fuel tubbing on the inside of the shocks to get it lower and still some on the outside part too. Run 80-100wt oil and retry. Once you get it lower, that driveline issue will go away." I hate to contradict him (since we've already duked it out a once this week) but I've had driveshaft problems since day one and I've never run the stock height ever. Out of the box I put spacers in my shocks to lower the truck. I switched out to modified Traxxas Big Bores real quick, lowering the tuck even more, and continued breaking driveshafts. No problems at all since I switched to the Jato shafts. Here's a not current photo of where my ride height was (even lower now) and yes I know the bent links were on backwards from the direction everyone else runs them.

12-06-2007, 02:05 AM	#17
davway Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 282	can you post up a few picks of the Jato shafts and how they fit with the kit parts?

12-06-2007, 11:48 AM	#18
Nitro Herb Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Granite state Posts: 97	Here's a not current photo of where my ride height was (even lower now) and yes I know the bent links were on backwards from the direction everyone else runs them. [/quote] im glad you mentioned the fact that know your links are backwards, that could have caused some good name calling and arguing on this forum .LMAO Good looking clean rig man!!!! Are those bent links a little different shade of green than the axial ones? If so i thnk i have the same links to they are kind of mossy green looking.

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