Universal Axles

[AC_Crawler]

I know the XR10 mod is the cheapest and probably the best route to go, other than the new 5mm Vanquish VVD's or Super 300s, but I don't have the money for the VVD's or Super 300s and don't feel like doing the XR10 mod again. I am trying to keep stock width as my next rig will be my C1 rig. I was looking into other options for axles and came across these. I know the Axial ones pretty much suck if you try to get a lot of steering out of them. Has anyone had any experience with these? How well do they turn? I am looking for better steering and a little better strength. If they are not worth it, I will just save for VVD's.

STRC Heat Treated Carbon Steel Universal kit for Axial SCX10 (1 pair) (Black)

[TacoCrawler]

my Axial Uni's have held up for well over a year.
But like anything that wears...
will eventually be in need of a rebuild.
Cool thing...
the Axial Uni's have easily obtainable/inexpensive rebuild kits.

I have increased steering as well
partially due to clocking the front axle.
And maybe some from the Axial 8* Chubs/knuckles.
Having a better radio also allows for throw (EP) adjustments.

Exaggerated steering is not really true to scale IMO

But if you wanted more steering control...
think about using the Under/Over drive gearing option for the axles.

a taller gearing at the front axle will increase your steering control

[AC_Crawler]

Originally Posted by TacoCrawler

my Axial Uni's have held up for well over a year.
But like anything that wears...
will eventually be in need of a rebuild.
Cool thing...
the Axial Uni's have easily obtainable/inexpensive rebuild kits.

I have increased steering as well
partially due to clocking the front axle.
And maybe some from the Axial 8* Chubs/knuckles.
Having a better radio also allows for throw (EP) adjustments.

Exaggerated steering is not really true to scale IMO

But if you wanted more steering control...
think about using the Under/Over drive gearing option for the axles.

a taller gearing at the front axle will increase your steering control

I have OD gears in my C2, they work well with my XR10 mod. I plan on doing the OD gears in my C1, but I still need a sharper steering option. Something that requires no modding is what I am looking for, like VVD's or S300s. My buddy always had pin problems with the Axial CVD's, while I realize good end points would resolve that issue, having 45-50 degree steering is nice. Which is why I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the STRC CVD's to see if they allow for that much steering and how well they hold up.

[Captainkickass]

Ive had good experiences with rc4wd xvds for the scx10 and theyre cheep enough at around 45$ and allow 45* steering. Had em for a couple years and only snapped 1 shaft which was 10 to replace and kinda my fault for getting into a bad bind on the rocks. But your steering stops only allow for around 40-42* tops unless you mod the stock knuckles or get high steers.

[AC_Crawler]

Originally Posted by Captainkickass

Ive had good experiences with rc4wd xvds for the scx10 and theyre cheep enough at around 45$ and allow 45* steering. Had em for a couple years and only snapped 1 shaft which was 10 to replace and kinda my fault for getting into a bad bind on the rocks. But your steering stops only allow for around 40-42* tops unless you mod the stock knuckles or get high steers.

Hmm i might go with those.. im currently setup on 3s with a 27T but im going to a 35T on both rigs so hopefully i wont break em. 45* is enough for me. I do 50* with my xr mod and i dont have enough servo to bring it back with my 645mg. Ill look into those. Thanks for the input. Any input on the STRCs is still welcome as i wont be making this purchase for a while so all the info i can get would be great.

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by Captainkickass

Ive had good experiences with rc4wd xvds for the scx10 and theyre cheep enough at around 45$ and allow 45* steering. Had em for a couple years and only snapped 1 shaft which was 10 to replace and kinda my fault for getting into a bad bind on the rocks. But your steering stops only allow for around 40-42* tops unless you mod the stock knuckles or get high steers.

I just looked these up. They have been redesigned and now go to 50*. I might just pick up a set RC4WD Extreme Duty XVD Axles for Axial / AX10 / Honcho / Dingo / Rubicon Axles (Scorpion, SCX10)

[ussprinceton2004]

Originally Posted by Johnnysplits

I just looked these up. They have been redesigned and now go to 50*. I might just pick up a set RC4WD Extreme Duty XVD Axles for Axial / AX10 / Honcho / Dingo / Rubicon Axles (Scorpion, SCX10)

are these sold in pairs, or 1 each for $59.99? At the bottom of the page, it states, "What's Included:

• 1x RC4WD Extreme Duty XVD Axles for Axial / AX10 / Honcho / Dingo/ Rubicon Axles (Scorpion, SCX10)"

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by ussprinceton2004

are these sold in pairs, or 1 each for $59.99? At the bottom of the page, it states, "What's Included:

• 1x RC4WD Extreme Duty XVD Axles for Axial / AX10 / Honcho / Dingo/ Rubicon Axles (Scorpion, SCX10)"

It's a pair, not one for $60.