Redcat is making an upgraded axle design for the Gen7 and everest10 (Pics)

[Jdubmkii]

I just bought the set front and rear axles + those lift links. Can't wait to get this stuff

[Dat240zg]

Has anyone received a confirmation that they are getting the axles? I got my name on the list earlier, but no word one way or the other.

[dodrillkyle]

Yes they are expected to be late April early May release, they will contact you for payment when they are ready to ship

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[Jim85IROC]

Originally Posted by Dat240zg

Has anyone received a confirmation that they are getting the axles? I got my name on the list earlier, but no word one way or the other.

I never received any kind of confirmation that I was on the list when I signed up.

[dodrillkyle]

It was posted on redcat's Facebook page. If you didn't make the list when you signed up, it notified you that the list was full. It should have told you that your information was on record or something to that effect.

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[Neal3000]

How much are they?

Do these portals have gear reduction in the portals? Will the overall crawl ratio be way lower than before or did they raise it in the r&p to keep it about the same? Should be a lot stronger that way if so.

[JatoTheRipper]

It's really cool Redcat is stepping up.

I still can't believe portals went from outcast to the in thing.

[TheLetterJ]

I emailed Redcat 2 months ago asking for an ETA (since I drug my feet and didn't pre-order) and the response from "Mike F" was 3-4 weeks. Has anybody heard anything new?

[Nobody79]

They are expecting the test axles at the end of this month. I will be getting a set of the test axles.

[Jim85IROC]

I still have no idea if I'm on the list or not.

[Nobody79]

When you signed up it would have told you right then if you didnt get on the list. But they also dont send a confirmation that you are. Lol

[Mach189]

Any update on these? Anyone here try them?

[brimdogg]

Last I saw there was a manufacturing issue with the spools for them.
So that's what is holding them up.
Hopefully they'll be doing the pre-order ones soon.

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[Mach189]

Ok cool. This happened after running for 20min of a new truck lol. Precarious situation so def not a manufacturing issue, more of situation/operator error.



Parts will be on order, and running to HobbyTown in the AM to get me a quick fix.

[Bobzilla9p0]

Originally Posted by AdamD76

I really like the look of the china complete cnc front axle $58. The Redcat axle housing looks to be cast and just housings $45. I do want to support Redcat but...

I will probably just run the stock ones until they break then upgrade to scx10 axle unless Redcat comes out with an awesome axle at a good price.

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When my stock ones give out I was planing on SCX10ii axles, but the thought of portals would be great. I am now eyeing the new TRX4 sport axles as they don't have the locker cable to deal with and there is a ton of brass and aluminum upgrades out there. But, now comes along Redcat with another possible option. I am very pleased with my daughters and mine Gen7's I am very abusive to mine (3 days a week up and down a 2 mile loop on AZ mountain in temps up to 100 degrees). I thought I would have broke more and burnt out the motor by now (c-hub, plastic front shock screw thread and body damage is all). So I am happy with the Redcat quality and looking forward to the new portal axles.

[Geerhed]

Originally Posted by Mach189

Ok cool. This happened after running for 20min of a new truck lol. Precarious situation so def not a manufacturing issue, more of situation/operator error.



Parts will be on order, and running to HobbyTown in the AM to get me a quick fix.

Same thing happened to my son today. Well, sort of... he trashed the inner C on both sides. I wouldn’t say he was abusing it, but definitely running hard.
Is this a common issue?

[Jim85IROC]

yes, I believe it is. With the original knuckles, this wasn't a problem because the steering couldn't physically turn far enough to put the axles into bind. With these high steer knuckles, the steering can turn farther than the dogbones can take, and when they bind, the chub ends up paying the price.

This problem can be rectified by backing off a little bit on the steering end points, but most people don't do this with a brand new truck out of the box, so instead the c-hub breaks.

On my Gen7 I've upgraded to the CV axles, and even those can be bound up. I managed to break my CV axles and not the c-hubs though.

Next step is to upgrade to SCX10 axles, which should tolerate more steering angle, but to do this upgrade it's also necessary to upgrade the front locker.

[Jim85IROC]

Redcat's portal axles are ordered and on their way!

I'll have a full review on the Budget RC channel as soon as I get them.

[dodrillkyle]

My beta testing batch is on the way also, excited to test them out!

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[Gramps]

I tried to order mine today too but my promo code wasn't good so now I have to wait until tomorrow. My buddy had the same issue but was able to get a new code and got his ordered.