Vanquish VVD vs Axial Universals

[XJkid93]

Like the title says, im comparing the two and was wondering is the extra money really worth it? I'm doing a 4ws and don't wanna spend an extra 200$ for the steering internals if they will be the same either way, I won't be jumping it and I'm putting a tekin pro 4 in it as well. Please lemme know guys! Thanks

[SwampDawg]

you gotta pay to play in this hobby! lol
go big or go home eheheh!!

jus buggin'
but for real.....id say the stockers dont stand a chance against them.

[XJkid93]

Well I added up my axles for this project and I could make a few car payments with the money that's being paid for them lol. But what the heck I might as well get the vanquish ones it's only money right!
Anyone used the vanquish ones with the hot racing unibody lockers? I wanna make sure they wil fit good thanks

[VP Dan]

yep they fit great have had that setup for over a month now

[transambill]

I'm running 4WS with Axial's in the front and rear and I run scale comps and TTC with it and never had a problem out of the Axial universals.
Even have a spare set in my tool box just in case but have never had to use them. Vanquish produces nice products but I think there Universals are a bit overkill for me. I can buy almost 3 sets of Axials for what one set of Vanquish is going to cost me. Some people need that extra beef the Vanquish uni's provide but then again some people could break an iron brick with a plastic hammer.

[Case182]

Picked up the Axials yesterday. Couldn't be happier with them

[Jus]

I had the small pin in one of my Axial universals become loose and literally be held in place by the c-hubs as the universal rotates... Can't trust them anymore.

I now have the VP vvd's. They are expensive but will NEVER fall apart and they will most likely last for the life of the truck. Worth every penny to me.

[JeremyH]

Axials: More steering, cheaper, weaker
VP: Less steering, expensive, stronger

I havent had any issues with the Axial Universals on my 4WS wraith....and I am certainly not easy on this truck.

[XJkid93]

Then I'm going to get axials even if I bust one it's not 100$ lol thanks guys!

[SwampDawg]

Originally Posted by XJkid93

Then I'm going to get axials even if I bust one it's not 100$ lol thanks guys!

when you bust 5 sets of axials.....that pays for 1 set of lifetime VVDs!

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

when you bust 5 sets of axials.....that pays for 1 set of lifetime VVDs!

"Lifetime"? They come with a warranty? I asked about that and the question was never answered...

[Harley]

The VVD's are more for the people that plan on high power or want tighter tolerances. I beat on my Axial universals for a long time. I only ate up one pair but my second pair was getting sloppy. The price for the Axials is awesome, and will work well for MANY people.

The Vanquish stuff is just like the rest of their stuff, above and beyond what is typically needed. However, knowing that I will be taking my truck to the TTC in Oregon, I am glad I have them installed in my truck.

[SwampDawg]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

"Lifetime"? They come with a warranty? I asked about that and the question was never answered...

fair enough...
if it comes with a warranty, then dont worry about it!
if it "does" fail....its covered right

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

fair enough...
if it comes with a warranty, then dont worry about it!
if it "does" fail....its covered right

I would think so...as long as you didn't do anything to void that warranty.

However, I would think if it did come with a warranty, they'd certainly mention that it does. I don't see anything about that on their product page...

[ik632]

The difference between the two is pretty clear to me:

Vanquish = in stock
Axial = nobody has them

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by ik632

Axial = nobody has them

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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ersal-Axle-Set
TowerHobbies.com | AXIAX30780 AX30780 Axial Universal Axle Set

[ik632]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ersal-Axle-Set
TowerHobbies.com | AXIAX30780 AX30780 Axial Universal Axle Set

Ah, thanks. I was looking on RPP, RC4WD and CKRC

As much as I'd love the VP's I don't think the motors I run put out enough oomph to need those.

[SwampDawg]

Originally Posted by ik632

Ah, thanks. I was looking on RPP, RC4WD and CKRC

As much as I'd love the VP's I don't think the motors I run put out enough oomph to need those.

as stated before, yuo may not need them depending on the application it is intended for. For those running high end brushless systems in use for FOFF, i can see the use of a VVD CVD. I think they'd be beneficial even for super Tq motors for crawling which put serious strain on all the drivetrain but perhaps not needed?

ill be grabbin a set when i can get the funds for both bling factor and strength as im goin FOFF myself, and i can see my Axial shafts taking a thrashing.

[savagebeast]

I thught VP lifetime warranty's all their products??

[Harley]

Originally Posted by savagebeast

I thught VP lifetime warranty's all their products??

They stand behind all their products. I'm not sure that you will see a stated lifetime warranty on something like a CV style axle but I can say that if you break them and contact them I'm sure they'll take care of you. You just know people would abuse it if you just say lifetime.