What to do. Won't stop breaking
 

I have two ascenders. Bought one on the first kits and assembled and loved it. So when the rtr became available I bought another. I have a ton of upgrades done to both all the Vaterra aluminum parts Vaterra simulated rotor weights savox 500oz servo and MIP driveshafts along with HD pinions in both. Now my kit is fine but my RTR is just snapping front axles left and right. 4 of them this weekend alone. $80 dollars down the drain and don't wanna call horizon and complain. Anyone have any ideas before I just it to the side and buy something else that doesn't cost me every time I drive it.

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Adjust your slipper clutch.

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I've got the same problem. Not as bad as you but the front axels are definatly the next wweak point i think needs to be addressed

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There has to be a stronger option in 2 broken axles on my last 2 runs

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Agreed ive been trying to get some help on this qqsubject for a couple months now but as of yet aeem to be getting completely ignored

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If you've broken that many drive shafts, there has to be something else going on. maybe some serious binding in the front axle or tires.

I've done some hard core crawling with mine and only broke one front drive shaft when the front tires got stuck and I hit the throttle. I've done a bunch of reverse wheelies with mine on pavement playing around which I know puts a lot of torque load on the front drive shaft and haven't had any issues.

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You guys need to complain to Vaterra. The more failures they log the more likely they will do something about it... they've essentially said this.

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Have you noticed when they break?
Are they breaking when at full lock or in a tire bind or just out for a Sunday drive?

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I would appreciate it if you would call and complain. I hate for you to take time out of your day, specially after this experience but it's the only true we we can document what is going out there.

If you have a chance, i'd like to explore why you are breaking these. Could you shoot me an email at rtrujillo@horizonhobby.com

Thanks,
Rich

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I have broken one front left axle, but that was some time ago. I was full throttle trying to get over a wet log, so only blame myself.

It's a good idea to inform Vaterra, as they seem to back their products well, so hopefully theywill look in to it.

I do carry a spare axle with me now, but haven't broken another yet.

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Or jumping it off a 20 foot drop? Bashing as they say.

Wonder how many people don't have this problem?

I'd love to have one of these, but I have no need. But I'm curious if they're as fragile as the handful of posts here make them out to be or if it's just people driving them in ways not meant to be.

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Im not blaming vaterra at all really. The first one i broke i was plowing through about 6" of snow the next was in this mud hole http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04...7f10bc6afd.jpg
I know im hard on my ascender id just like to see an hd replacement option for this

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How cold is it?

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I recon tire size might be a factor as well. I have the 1.9 compass tires and have only broken a rear pinion. But I am only running a axial 27t on 3s. I think people expect every truck to be able to handle a pro4 on 3s without any problems. It's like putting a big block in a stock toyota 4x4. Maybe I am wrong...

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Every rig has its weak points.

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No, you're exactly RIGHT.

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Agreed and i am running a 5700kv motor and 2.2's so i get there is alot of stress on my drive line thats why i have uprgraded it as much as possible what i am asking for is a viable hd replacement. Idc if its somthing that needs to be modified to work like using ax10 axles in a scx10. Theres obviously enoigh people out there snapping them that its not a isolated issue. Im not blaming vatera at all. All im asking for is help and suggestions and if there is anyone out there that has done this.

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Where? Got examples?

5700kv and 2.2s :ror:

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Well considering this is the 4th or 5th thread in the last couple months on this forum alone....

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It is? I don't see them.