Beef tubes?

[MaxxCrawl]

Are beef tubes worth it or should I save up and get some ssd or vanquish axles housings?

[mikebecher]

IMO they're worth it. I can't justify buying a set of VP or SSD axles when the lava rock I crawl on will just chew them up plus aluminum hangs up on it. If you're just looking for strength, Dlux axle trusses are also a good option.

[jwall046]

Beef tubes and dlux truss for win.

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[MaxxCrawl]

Thanks for the info mikebecher I will look into the dlux truss.

My main issue with the plastic is the screws holding the C hubs coming loose or stripping out.

[jwall046]

The screws will go into beef tubes making it solid

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[vicstag]

I have beeftubes in front and rear vp axles easy low unsprung weight

[MaxxCrawl]

Will a regular aluminum truss like the vanquish help strengthen the axle?

Or would I be better off with the dlux carbon fiber truss?

[mikebecher]

If you want some low, unsprung weight (which you do if you're going to do any serious crawling) get some beef tubes. Trusses are a good addition for strength but don't do much for getting that center of gravity down, although the dlux trusses allow you to drop the servo which also helps.

[DeviledEggs]

Originally Posted by MaxxCrawl

Will a regular aluminum truss like the vanquish help strengthen the axle?

Or would I be better off with the dlux carbon fiber truss?

The difference with the Dlux truss is that it spans out to the lockouts. The others' are re-designs of stock parts in aluminum.
I run just beef tubes and stock trusses in my wraith. But I thought a snapped axle housing on the yeti warranted the full beef tube/ Dlux treatment.
If you want to put the Dlux truss on the wraith, be aware that its taller so you might lose some up-travel.

[SCREAMER]

Here's another vote for beef tubes and DLux trusses. I have this setup on two rigs and they both see hard driving, tumbles, crashes, cartwheels, and hard landings. Never had a problem from either truck. I'd also suggest adding DLux's modified AR60 housing for $20 so you can improve the internals reliability as well.