That should be strong enough to withstand what your running. It should withstand a even a bit more than what your runnning with all that! And IMO, you can stick with the stock drive shafts . they should hold up fine to the power. They are quite beefy.

thanks sylvester, this is my first "custom maxx type" vehicle so i'm relying on other peoples knowledge to guide me. i completely trust this forum!

done! finally ordered 1950/8 motor, 12020 esc, and 6v ubec. thanks for all the help, i'm sure i'll have a few more questions for the "brushless experts" on this forum. can't wait to get the chassis and all the other things required for this build. should be a week or two!!!!!!:004:

I would make sure you havea good slipper and not have it overly tight.The diffs are your weak link in the truck. YOu running lipo so that will cut back on weight and help with driveline problems. I run the 1950 8t hi amp version. It is more than the xl cans i ran. A strobe slipper is great if you don't have one. Since you will be racing I would assume you running not a big tire. I recommend starting with 15 51 geearing for it.

thanks for the gearing info coolhand. yes i will be ordering a strobe slipper with my next order, and will need help adjusting it properly. as far as diffs go, i will get al. cups and cases. is there anything else i can upgrade in the diffs?