front cv shafts

[Foxracing]

okay i have had my ascender for about a year now and i keep blowing front cv shafts apart. i am still running brushed setup. but with a twin hammer 2 speed setup. and this last one i had only had maybe 2 hrs on it and it blow up going across a field. looking for advice and maybe better parts? thank you

[Natedog]

I've not broken one yet, but recently switched to Gunner Pins in mine. I lube and clean them occasionally with one drop of lube per CVD, rotate by and wipe clean with a rag. What part are you breaking, pics?

[Hobbezco]

The blunt answer to your question: There aren't any. The only option for stronger CVDs for the Ascender is to modify the front end to run CVDs meant for other vehicles. Check in Codyboy's thread for what he is working on for doing just this.

I am going to use this opportunity to express my disappointment with the vendor community for having ignored the clearly superior Ascender platform for the last 2 years only to have new parts for the SCX10 II ready a week after launch. Some small, private parties have stepped up to the plate (thank you Codyboy), but other than drop-in aluminum replacements, the aftermarket is pretty sparse. I guess that's a testament to how well Vaterra built the Ascender.

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Foxracing

okay i have had my ascender for about a year now and i keep blowing front cv shafts apart. i am still running brushed setup. but with a twin hammer 2 speed setup. and this last one i had only had maybe 2 hrs on it and it blow up going across a field. looking for advice and maybe better parts? thank you

I make a upgrade that uses axial universals.



I turned these knuckles so I can add my home brew brass brake weights.






Ernie,

[Hobbezco]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I've not broken one yet, but recently switched to Gunner Pins in mine. I lube and clean them occasionally with one drop of lube per CVD, rotate by and wipe clean with a rag. What part are you breaking, pics?

I would like to add, contrary to my semi-rant above, neither the little lady nor I have broken a CVD since we bought our Ascenders, and she is crazy hard on her truck. Actually, we haven't broken anything between the two of us and we have run every weekend since the snow finally left in March.

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Hobbezco

I would like to add, contrary to my semi-rant above, neither the little lady nor I have broken a CVD since we bought our Ascenders, and she is crazy hard on her truck. Actually, we haven't broken anything between the two of us and we have run every weekend since the snow finally left in March.

It's got to be those beef tube axles!
Ernie,

[Foxracing]

Thank you for the advice anyone i am looking up codyboy build.
Talking with some of the local guys i am not the only one broking them at 36 bucks a set. Gets expensive other than that i love this truck. Only think i charged out on mine was the trans for a 2 speed, shocks( boomracing droopsetup) tires (irocs) and rim(ssd) and front bumper (ssd) so i had i solid bumper for winching

[pete959]

If u have weighted wheels they will continue to pop over and over i ram my codyboy custom setup this weekend and did great

LIFE IS GOOD

[Mopar2Ya]

I broke one w/i my first 5 packs, I now run GPM CVD's which are a bit bigger. 1 10 Vaterra K5 Blazer Ascender Steel 45 Front CVD Drive Shaft GPM K5266SF BK | eBay

[Foxracing]

Originally Posted by pete959

If u have weighted wheels they will continue to pop over and over i ram my codyboy custom setup this weekend and did great

LIFE IS GOOD

i actually just run ssd wheels and irocs 1.9 i ordered the stuff to try he setup. i know the unis will hold better cause my scx10-2 runs brushless 3s and holding great

[Foxracing]

Originally Posted by Mopar2Ya

I broke one w/i my first 5 packs, I now run GPM CVD's which are a bit bigger. 1 10 Vaterra K5 Blazer Ascender Steel 45 Front CVD Drive Shaft GPM K5266SF BK | eBay

i had them in mind but they looked close to the stock set so i came here to see if anyone has any input.

[Mopar2Ya]

Originally Posted by Foxracing

i had them in mind but they looked close to the stock set so i came here to see if anyone has any input.

They do look similar, but the GPM's are a little bigger near the CVD joint, which is where my orig snapped in half.

[Erkkila]

I just figured it was part of the game...

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Erkkila

I just figured it was part of the game...

Please call Horizon Hobby and tell them about this, thanks.

800-338-4639

[Erkkila]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Please call Horizon Hobby and tell them about this, thanks.

800-338-4639

Seriously? I will if you think I should.

[Natedog]

I talk with them about product improvement and ideas, but the more customers who talk with them about parts breakage and improvement ideas, the quicker and more likely it gets properly addressed. Yes, please call them.
Thanks, Nate

[adonis_mp]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

I make a upgrade that uses axial universals.



I turned these knuckles so I can add my home brew brass brake weights.






Ernie,

This looks like something i would like to try, how can i get my hands on these?

[Desmo]

Originally Posted by pete959

If u have weighted wheels they will continue to pop over and over i ram my codyboy custom setup this weekend and did great

LIFE IS GOOD

Where can i get knuckleweight like yours?

[pete959]

Codyboy did the conversion but they r dlux brand

LIFE IS GOOD

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by adonis_mp

This looks like something i would like to try, how can i get my hands on these?

I can answer any question you have about this conversion.
Ernie,