aftermarket Driveshafts ?

[chipgibbs]

Since few vendors list the Deadbolt or Ridgecrest, What is the best Steel driveshaft for the new AX10 ?

Is the Wraith driveshaft the same length as the deadbolt? I don't have a wraith to compare.

I have looked at RC4WD with some confusionc as to which AX10 they' re shafts fit.

Thanks for any specifics

CG3

[jboehler04]

The deadbolt and ridgecrest are the same exact thing as far as running gear and chassis. So the driveshafts on them are the same. Unless you've changed your links for longer or shorter ones. Then you'll have to measure your drive lines to find the length you need.

[road_rascal]

MIP's all the way. Part #11116 (Wraith driveshafts are the same for the Ridgecrest and Deadbolt).

[chipgibbs]

Thanks Raskal, thats what I needed.

[CrawlCrest]

X2 for MIP's! I love mine.

[HDMM]

Originally Posted by road_rascal

mip's all the way. Part #11116 (wraith driveshafts are the same for the ridgecrest and deadbolt).

AGREED ^^^

I've never had a singel issue with MIP shafts, tried Junfac before, bound up first time they saw and sand.

[axial 4x4 crawler]

Well I know this thread is a little old but why the hell put MIP's on a ridgecrest or deadbolt? They go slow as a snail and yes they have a lot of torque but you DO NOT need MIP's. From my experience with a 4x4 lcg traxxas slash, those need MIP's not a ridgecrest. The power the slash puts out with a MMP and a 3800 KV combo is insane but that was just an example! Simply take a steel rod, "shoo gue" it into your male driveshaft end and you'll be good for a long time! Trust me it works, my wraith has a tekin RS w/ a 10.5t redline motor running 3s and I've had this set-up for about a year now and those modded stock driveshafts are holding up to the power!! Sorry I mentioned a traxxas slash in this thread but it was just an example. Hope this helps, - axial 4x4 crawler

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by axial 4x4 crawler

...Simply take a steel rod, "shoo gue" it into your male driveshaft end and you'll be good for a long time!

I actually went this same route instead of using a set of JunFac's I had laying around. The trick is to do it before the stock driveshaft snaps (which it will). Mine is still in the truck but I haven't driven it in a long time.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...ml#post3765684

[lemonhead]

be carefull who you take advice from (uneducated teen no doubt)go with the MIP's they hold up great and one less thing to worry about. any body that tells you not to use them , well. I wouldn't follow his advice apparently he's no to bright and buys the same crappy D Shafts over and over. I would love to see the scrap metal he uses as a d shaft on his 1x1 unless its a Prius which sounds right up his alley

[Flash178]

I agree the MIP Drive shafts are the way to go.

I guess if you are running a tekin RS w/ a 10.5t redline motor running 3s and going for some kind of full power
speed run then sho goo and the rod might work.

But if you are like the rest of the people and crawl with your cralwer
then a cheap 55T brushed motor with a 11T pinion and a cheap 2S lipo it will just slowly tear
the driveshaft off in one little snap.

But don't take this advice from me. I don't have a experience with a "4x4 lcg traxxas slash"

[Norton]

MIP all the way!!!!!

[Flash178]

Norton, Somewhere at your place is a complete RTR Ridgecrest.
I am pretty sure that besides the battery tray there is nothing left in your ridge crest that is original...lol
Freaking awesome.

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by lemonhead

be carefull who you take advice from (uneducated teen no doubt)go with the MIP's they hold up great and one less thing to worry about. any body that tells you not to use them , well. I wouldn't follow his advice apparently he's no to bright and buys the same crappy D Shafts over and over. I would love to see the scrap metal he uses as a d shaft on his 1x1 unless its a Prius which sounds right up his alley

I assume this was directed at me?

Yes, MIP's are a great choice...I own several sets. Sometimes though there is a much cheaper and quicker fix.

[Richterat83]

I think it was aimed axial4x4crawler

I am hoping it was sarcasm though as i'm running the cheaper version of just using the stock plastic from a parts tree glued into my shafts on both rigs and they're holding fine (we'll see how it goes when i go brushless) i see MIP's in my future once these break

but for the SCX10 with a Holmes Hobbies 13t crawlmaster expert, the shaft is giving me no issues with the plastic insert glued in teh male end.

[lemonhead]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I assume this was directed at me?

Yes, MIP's are a great choice...I own several sets. Sometimes though there is a much cheaper and quicker fix.

not at all, a club member posted this while I went to get us some beer. just noticed now and he will be severely beaten when I see him.

my apologies chud

[redsawacs]

Everyone here who thinks you need to upgrade the stock driveshafts to metal needs a check up from the neck up! If you have not upgraded to brushless or HUGE tires, why do you feel you need expensive shafts? If a shaft breaks once, is it a poor design? Nope, perhaps an accident. I have the stock shafts on my wrexo with a vangard brushless system on 3s and they hold up to everything I throw at it.....because I filled the hollow void in the male end....

Question: What is wrong with the stock shaft?
Answer: The male end is hollow and will allow it to collapse and twist like a twizzler candy stick.
Fix: Fill the hollow void with a solid material - bolt, dowel rod, epoxy....whatever keeps it from collapsing in the void

But if you insist on spending the money, the I offer my apology and will hereby remove you from the blanketed statement above. Yes, MIP is the choice by many. Junfac is another good one. Do you need them for a stock set up? NOPE! Do you need them for a brushless set up? Depends.....I havent needed them yet.

I stand by this post and believe it has value so new hobbyists stopping by don't get the inaccurate impression that you NEED to upgrade your drive shafts like they do the stock servo horn. Accurate information is essential for making educated/intelligent decisions.


**End Rant**

[Phatz]

Well Folks I bought a used set of Junfacs, and had them laying around till I twisted my stock shafts ( with the 20 turn stock motor and 2s, WHO says it cant be done?? ) and they work great ( the junfacs) I sprayed the shafts with dry lube ( no dust probs )