VS4-10 Ultra

[LSXGMC]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

As expected. Not surprising as it's much more cost effective for a small company like Vanquish to make small iterations rather than release a brand new chassis platform only a year or two after the release of the first.



Now I'm not sure if I'll buy a Pro or an Ultra...

For sure, I get it from a business standpoint. This is the right release for VP and it’s a killer platform, no doubt. Just not for me.

Hopefully next year they release what I was hoping for this year!!

If I were to choose I’d still go with the Pro over this one, but only because I’m not a portal fan. This will be a great truck for some. For you, since you already have a VS410, one with portals AND a VFD trans would likely be the better choice.

[Brandon]

The star of the show.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by LSXGMC

For sure, I get it from a business standpoint. This is the right release for VP and it’s a killer platform, no doubt. Just not for me.

Hopefully next year they release what I was hoping for this year!!

If I were to choose I’d still go with the Pro over this one, but only because I’m not a portal fan. This will be a great truck for some. For you, since you already have a VS410, one with portals AND a VFD trans would likely be the better choice.

I like portals, but the Pro is also available now whereas the Ultra isn't!

Originally Posted by Brandon

Here you go!

https://www.vanquishproducts.com/vehicle-kits/

Sweet! November is a long, long time away though. Is that correct?

Also, any differences between the Ultra and the Pro except for portals?

I will say the $829.99 is great when compared to the Pro. Is that the standard price or pre-order price only?

[LSXGMC]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I like portals, but the Pro is also available now whereas the Ultra isn't!





Sweet! November is a long, long time away though. Is that correct?



Also, any differences between the Ultra and the Pro except for portals?

Good point on availability.

This one comes with 80mm shocks (versus the 90mm shocks on the Origin and Pro). Also indicates an upgraded transmission - not sure what that might entail though. Gearing most likely.

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Release says Jan 20th... So in a week? Price point is great i think.

The transmission is definitely not "upgraded", the description is the same as the VFD kit, with sintered gears, molded plastic bearing plates etc. So the Pro version seems to have the better options.

Still another great option as a kit though. I just cant wait for the front housing release. Got some rigs to swap!!

[sherbs]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

As expected. Not surprising as it's much more cost effective for a small company like Vanquish to make small iterations rather than release a brand new chassis platform only a year or two after the release of the first.

Now I'm not sure if I'll buy a Pro or an Ultra...

Video was just posted.

Just ordered the Ultra, you know that means more inner fenders,LOL!!

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Joshs4x4toyz

Release says Jan 20th... So in a week? Price point is great i think.

The transmission is definitely not "upgraded", the description is the same as the VFD kit, with sintered gears, molded plastic bearing plates etc. So the Pro version seems to have the better options.

Still another great option as a kit though. I just cant wait for the front housing release. Got some rigs to swap!!

That was changed. It said November 2020.

Hopefully they didn't downgrade the transmission.

Originally Posted by sherbs

Just ordered the Ultra, you know that means more inner fenders,LOL!!

[Brandon]

Yes, January 20th! November was the previous Pro kit pre-order and was quickly fixed.

[mikemcE]

Nothing wrong with the “plastic” VFD.
Totally strong and good fit and finish. Works well in the VS4 also


Hang up and Drive

[Trout74]

I just ordered too, will be my first Vanquish product. Harleys video is amazing. Does he work for Vanquish?

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Yes, January 20th! November was the previous Pro kit pre-order and was quickly fixed.

Damn, it was much cheaper to hate Vanquish!

Originally Posted by Trout74

I just ordered too, will be my first Vanquish product. Harleys video is amazing. Does he work for Vanquish?

Yes, he does.

[Minnesota]

Meh. That's a lot of bread. I get that it's loaded but half the fun is tinkering and upgrading imo. Cool for those that want a set it and forget it though.

[MaX-D]

Originally Posted by Minnesota

Meh. That's a lot of bread. .

Agreed. Out of my budget range, but it will be neat to watch the builds of those that can afford it.

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[JatoTheRipper]

How much ground clearance do the portals add? I can't find that.

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

How much ground clearance do the portals add? I can't find that.

13mm. I listed it on the original portal axle product pages. These are the same design just offset front. https://www.vanquishproducts.com/cur...lack-anodized/

I will get the Ultra product pages updated with that info.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Brandon

13mm. I listed it on the original portal axle product pages. These are the same design just offset front. https://www.vanquishproducts.com/cur...lack-anodized/

I will get the Ultra product pages updated with that info.

Thanks.

So that's .511" for you 'Mericans.

[HumboldtEF]

Nice!

I wonder does the skid and body sit at the same height with the addition of these portals. I would assume its been raised to match the axles and links being raised?

I'll just add that personally I found myself getting hung up on the rocks fairly easily with the pro when stock (at the skid and sliders not the axles) and I've raised it up 10mm which helped a fair bit. So if this Ultra got a lift too I'd say its a nice addition. Not that I lift trucks regularly (I'm usually lowering them).

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Nice!

I wonder does the skid and body sit at the same height with the addition of these portals. I would assume its been raised to match the axles and links being raised?

I'll just add that personally I found myself getting hung up on the rocks fairly easily with the pro when stock (at the skid and sliders not the axles) and I've raised it up 10mm which helped a fair bit. So if this Ultra got a lift too I'd say its a nice addition. Not that I lift trucks regularly (I'm usually lowering them).

Portals raise it 13mm, but the shocks are 10mm shorter so I'd guess it would be close albeit slightly higher (less then 1/8" higher than the Pro according to that simple calculation).

Hopefully Brandon or Harley confirms the change in ride height.

[sherbs]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Portals raise it 13mm, but the shocks are 10mm shorter so I'd guess it would be close albeit slightly higher (less then 1/8" higher than the Pro according to that simple calculation).

Hopefully Brandon or Harley confirms the change in ride height.

Hmmm, I wonder how a set of 90mm Shocks will affect the Ultra's handling? Easy enough to try.

[Panther6834]

I'm curious about why the "lowered" specs on the VFD. If this is a "portal" version of the 'Pro', then why is it coming with the "VFD transmission kit" version of the trans, as opposed to the exact same version included with the 'Pro'?

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