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Finally received my axle for the front of my rig. Everything mounted to it perfectly. Added 100 grams and ran me $25 shipped. http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...pswl4pozoy.jpg
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64wfjj2b.jpg

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Nice where did you get it from? How long did it take to get your order?

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Xtra Speed Alloy Front Rear Axle Housing Axial SCX10 II RC Cars #XS-SCX230056BK | eBay

they look pretty good...hows the fit and finish of them?

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The fit and finish is excellent. I have the counterpart for my Bomber and those are about 4mm narrower so I had to modify the lockouts and the c hubs to fit. Not on these, everything bolted on perfectly. http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psex9rcwjt.jpg
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...pspho1djrf.jpg

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I appreciate the fact that it's literally the stock axle - down to just about every little aesthetic detail - except made from aluminum. (Unlike a lot of other ones where they're completely redesigned.

If it's as decent as it looks, then getting that for $25 is a pretty boss deal. (especially compared to the Currie axles)

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If you didn't know it was aftermarket....
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psltydafxq.jpg
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psywq1peqf.jpg

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It took about 2 weeks to show up, but I chose the cheapest shipping option.

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http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psrr5elopv.jpg
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psq3g5cukk.jpg

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oh wow...what drive shafts are u using? im dying to get rid of the plastic set

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Mip. Part #s 08139, 10135, 11118 and 1147.

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These are aluminum not pot metal like the phat axles?

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Definitely not ferrous. Won't know until I break it I guess, it is a cast piece from the looks of it though.

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I'm mostly curious how easily they get scratched and how they slide on the rocks

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It just came in and was installed yesterday. There is snow on the ground right now but should melt by the weekend. I will update as soon as I have some time on it.

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I agree..

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Pot metal is generally referred to as low quality metal, not a specific type of aluminum or steel.

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I like the looks and price but skeptical about strength if indeed being casted. Let us know how durable they are.

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More and more options...... Are you NOT entertained?

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I took a gamble and ordered a pair. Price is too good to pass up.

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Got my axles today and i must say for 25 bucks a piece, they are nice. Virtually identical in dimensions to the plastic ar44 axle housings. Ordered them from eBay which was done through RCmart in Asia. Took about two weeks to arrive. Everything was threaded and utilized the OE hardware. I'm very happy with the fit. Mated to all my strc aluminum bit fine too.

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That looks sweet.For that value,its a bomber,especialy if it fits nice

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Glad to hear some feedback on these, I've got some on order but I wasn't sure what to expect..

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I originally only ordered one for the front to check it out. I was so impressed, the rear shows up tomorrow!

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I have also ordered a pair after rounding off the splines on one side of my stock front plastic axle. I'll be using them with SSD c-hubs up front and will update when I get them installed and tested.

--Hector

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I also rounded the splines on one side of my stock housing on my first big run... is that usual? anyone else have this problem with aluminum chubs and stock axles? I pulled the trigger on a set of these last week so now its the waiting game. If these work out nice I might build a set for my old scx10 jeep.

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I just posted this same question on a facebook page. I stripped my splines on the stock housing in less than two hours on my first run. I am also using ssd chubs. I ordered these housings about a week and a half ago. Seems like a great value. We will see

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Got my xtra speed axle housings today! I am so impressed for less than $50 shipped for both! They are beautiful and was a breeze to install. Only problem I had was getting the internal (larger) drive shaft bearing in. Seemed that the paint made it just too tight of a squeeze. After some careful dremeling they were perfect. Just the housing itself weighed more than the entire stock front axle with the Ssd chubs, knucks, and axial axle shafts. More than 100grams more than stock. Gonna take a wire wheel to the diff covers as soon as I can and get that red off of there! Anyone looking for new housings, I suggest these!

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...e7&oe=58D693CA

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...1e&oe=58771F68

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...6b&oe=58764ABF

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will be interesting to see how these hold up after some time goes being run on the rocks and taking tumbles as well...

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I think I like the diff covers silver. A wire wheel made short work of the red.
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...psvugi32wy.jpg

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For sure. The red would have gotten all scuffed up any way.

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Nice work Shawn, that looks GREAT. So much better then the red FTW, "thumbsup"

~D

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http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/...pskuykepqv.jpg
Was thinking about trying to polish, naaaah!

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Based off of the reviews here, I went and ordered a set of the axle housings. My buddy also got some for his V1 SCX10, which add double the weight these do apparently.

Has anyone found these incompatible with certain other parts?

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Imagine these axles mated with those new brass knuckles from Hot Race. So much weight down low.

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diff cover looks great silver how are the holding up around the pinion bearing any play? and wear on the rocks. does the stock diff cover fit the xtra speed axle case bye any chance

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I don't think it's been discussed exactly what metals are used to make the alloy in these Xtraspeed housings, but you may want to spray some clear coating over the silver diff cover to prevent rusting. I think they look more scale with the silver instead of red, but I like having the protective coating for at least my first couple of runs lol.

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It is aluminum, no rust. The bearings all around are a great fit. I am using steel pivot balls in the links, needed to sand the paint down to fit in the link mounts. Don't have a ton of time on them but so far so good.

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The axle is a clone of the stock. The Axial covers do fit and I would imagine any aftermarket would as well.

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Ah, I was under the impression they were alloy, not 100% aluminum. Thanks for clarification.

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thats good to hear thanks guys for the info