What should I expect to break?

[Cr00zah]

I'm running an SCX10 Honcho with the following: HiTec metal gear servo, aluminum servo horn, titanium steering links, Axial aluminum c-hubs and knuckles, beadlocked Irok 1.9's, allthread/tubed 4-link, Revo ends on all links, reinforced driveshafts.

Electronics, axles, transmission are stock w/ NiMh battery, but currently running a 35T motor and 14T pinion. Going to test 45T and 13 & 14T pinions.

Honcho is used primarily in rocks, and a little trail work.

I'm primarily concerned about the front end and wonder what is most likely to break? I know from 1:1 that as you modify and add capability, steering tends to be the weak link. I think I'm ok there, but wonder what the next fuse will be? Axleshafts, r&p, ???

[winnerone23]

Sounds like a dam good rig.. Axial cvd's are a good bet for better steering an strength.. Been running mine for a year now on a 35t HH pro with a 15t pinion on 3s for scale courses an 4s for trail runs an g6..

[greenjk]

Sounds like your off to a good start with the mods, I would be looking at some steel gears/outdrives for your gearbox.

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Cr00zah

I'm running an SCX10 Honcho with the following: HiTec metal gear servo, aluminum servo horn, titanium steering links, Axial aluminum c-hubs and knuckles, beadlocked Irok 1.9's, allthread/tubed 4-link, Revo ends on all links, reinforced driveshafts.

Electronics, axles, transmission are stock w/ NiMh battery, but currently running a 35T motor and 14T pinion. Going to test 45T and 13 & 14T pinions.

Honcho is used primarily in rocks, and a little trail work.

I'm primarily concerned about the front end and wonder what is most likely to break? I know from 1:1 that as you modify and add capability, steering tends to be the weak link. I think I'm ok there, but wonder what the next fuse will be? Axleshafts, r&p, ???

Your bank account followed by the transmission gears. I would upgrade to a 3s lipo to get longer run times.

[Weapon]

Trans gears and outdrives probably the first thing to change

[05Fronty4x]

I wouldn't expect anything to break with your setup. This doesn't mean things won't wear out and fail over time. Run it and enjoy it until then.

[cox308]

Agree with what others have said. I would not expect anything to break with what you're running. Even less likely if you go to a higher turn motor. You've already address the weakest areas. I'm not sure about the reinforced drive shafts though. Is that the stock shafts. I'd go MIP or Punishers. I also would change the trans gears to some Robinson's for piece of mind. These trucks are surprising strong. It took some getting use to going out with a RC and coming home with nothing broken!

[RebelRacer]

If you primary use is on the rocks even with a stockish set-up for electronics youll still want to replace the transmission gears with RRP or what AxialJeepster sells (if he can ever get them back in stock) because if you get into a bind and try to power out your tranny is the next weakest link.

[Cr00zah]

Awesome, I really appreciate the feedback! Sounds like the transmission is the "fuse" now, so I'll address that next. I have been very impressed with this rig so far, the couple of issues I've had have been self-inflicted: thread locker is your friend. But otherwise it's been solid and very enjoyable.

I threaded in bolts to the driveshafts to try and prevent twisting of the splined area. I think I'll hold off on upgrading them for the time being and do the transmission.

Thanks again!