Bent my first SSD axle today....disappointed

[BlownChevelle]

Well, a bit disappointed today....not a huge deal because it isn't an expensive fix. But last week I installed the SSD grey diamond centered axle assembly in my Yeti and was instantly in love with it. What a gorgeous piece for such a great price.

But today, with only about 20 mins total run time on the new rear end, she took a pretty soft roll in the parking lot and bam....instant bent axle.

Gonna order a new set, hope it was a fluke or defect and really hope this isn't an indication of things to come.

Anyone else done this?

[gbean]

I wonder if the VP centered currie axle shafts are compatible?

[fr8cture]

I think I saw somewhere that the VP centered shafts dont work. Different design since the currie uses clamp rings to hold the bearings/shafts in.

[BlownChevelle]

Good question....I don't know!

[BlownChevelle]

If thats true....bummer.

[gbean]

The outer bearing really holds the shaft in.
How is the SSD design different?

[gbean]

Based on what I can see, they should be compatible assuming the width is the same.

[fr8cture]

This is why

[BlownChevelle]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

This is why

The outer end of this portion is the only part that matters....I don't see how the inner shape changes anything other than adding strength.

[SSD]

Using a Wraith width axles on a Yeti with offset hubs puts stress on the end of the axle shaft when you roll.

That is why it's better to run Yeti Width axles.

[gbean]

Originally Posted by BlownChevelle

The outer end of this portion is the only part that matters....I don't see how the inner shape changes anything other than adding strength.

Exactly

[BlownChevelle]

Originally Posted by SSD

Using a Wraith width axles on a Yeti with offset hubs puts stress on the end of the axle shaft when you roll.

That is why it's better to run Yeti Width axles.

I'm running the ssd rear end for the yeti with standard offset gear head rc wheels. Can you tell me what axles I should be running, part number and such?

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[SSD]

The Yeti specific axle is SSD00052 or SSD00049.

[JesterSpec]

Bent both sides on mine. Light roll, I straightened them out and kept going.

As mild as the stock axial shafts were they didn't bend this easy even with the wide offset on the wheels.

[SSD]

I don't think our shafts are softer than stock. The aluminum case won't flex like the stock plastic case so something has to give...

[Col_Sanders]

Originally Posted by JesterSpec

Bent both sides on mine. Light roll, I straightened them out and kept going.

As mild as the stock axial shafts were they didn't bend this easy even with the wide offset on the wheels.

I also bought the Wraith rear axle. I didn't even notice that there was a wide one specific for the Yeti. Its a little disappointing to hear that people are bending these shafts so easy. I thought that the shafts were going to be an upgrade over stock. Mine haven't bent but I have not been very rough on the Yeti since I put it on.

[Stormin2u]

It's a beautiful case no question about it. This sounds like the perfect opportunity for CREEPERBOB @ CBRB Custom Titanium Axle Shafts. I don't recall ever hearing about one of his TI axles bending under any condition? He may already be all over this issue it would be well worth it to check him out. You'll only need to buy one replacement it will probably out last the buyer most likely ...

[Crank]

When I owned a Yeti I don't think it ever had a "light" or "soft" roll over.

[BlownChevelle]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

It's a beautiful case no question about it. This sounds like the perfect opportunity for CREEPERBOB @ CBRB Custom Titanium Axle Shafts. I don't recall ever hearing about one of his TI axles bending under any condition? He may already be all over this issue it would be well worth it to check him out. You'll only need to buy one replacement it will probably out last the buyer most likely ...

I'd be interested!

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[trig n tahoe]

I bent one on second run...... But far from a "soft" rollover. When you are driving an AGGRESSIVE truck like the yeti, expect damage. Everyone acts like it is so much stronger than it is fast. Speed kills everything. You can try SSD yeti lockouts with longer axels. Should help that's what I'm running.my brother rockinthesummit has been trying to break his since he got it with no luck.... Only axle pins