Axial Deadbolt

[Rata]

Hi Guys
Just joined the forum. I am from New Zealand and run a Axial Deadbolt at our club. Just recently I put on some 2.2 Beadlocks with Trepidor tyres. and internal weights. The only trouble is I was doing some crawling over tree branches etc and some smoke come out of the motor. Not a good look and of course it does not run now. I am going to replace the motor but hope someone can advise on good gear ratios to run? Hope someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Ray

[Jus]

This is the SCX Deadbolt?

I forget what the stock pinion is... I think 12 or 13T? I'd try like a 10T pinion. What motor are you going to put in it, another Axial 27T?

[nerby149]

5.6 to 1 gear ratio seems to be best for crawling.

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[snapon boy]

11t pinion and Holmes hobbies 13t motor

[Rata]

Thanks for the replies guys. Have just brought Axial 2900kv brushless motor (Vangaurd) with the AE-3 Vangaurd ESC. I just need to work out the gearing for it. I have also just got the Futaba 4PLS Radio. Will set that up in a couple of weeks and get back in to the fun. The 27t is still going but a bit smelly.I was using a 13t pinion 56t spur (32). This is a good sight from what I have seen so far. Cheers.
Ray

[Olle P]

Originally Posted by Rata

... Have just brought Axial 2900kv brushless motor (Vangaurd) with the AE-3 Vangaurd ESC. ...

With that electronics I'd suggest a smaller pinion (11T) and possibly a larger spur wheel as well.
Do expect heavy cogging from this two-pole motor with no sensor. Slow crawling might be difficult.