G2R Driveshafts???
 

After my first test bash I noticed that the driveshafts were binding or there was to much play in the cups. The shafts had peices missing or gouges out of them. I know this is not normal?:002:

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Will adding some fuel tubing or the O-ring trick solve this problem?

Yes, spacing the drive shafts with a small bit of fuel tubing will properly center the shafts inside the cups. The shafts are a little short to facilitate removing the tranny without disassembling the front or rear of the truck.

I havent had a problem with mine and i don't use fuel line

You better use it crazy.

a driveshaft needs to be centered or pushed to one side, depending on the design.

I used a small piece of fuel tubing on each side of the driveshaft and what a difference, no more clunking noise and the shafts aren't binding anymoe either. The motor and ESC ran cooler and I was able to get a longer run time. I ran a 14T pinion and temps never got over 110 degrees. Cutting the right length of tubing for each cup took a little time but was well worth it. Thanks guys!

can someone post a pic of the fuel tubing mod please?

It's quite simple;

put a piece of fuel hose inside the cup. Use large diameter fuel hose for the best result

I'll post a pic 4 u tomorrow.

thank u! ;)

If you look inside the cups you can see the fuel tubing.

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yes i understand! what a good idea! i will try it tonight!
All thanks Blonyx ;)

The original plastic REVO driveshafs, I reckon, are much better than the supplied Gorillamaxx shafts. They work perfectly and are much less noisy - they are also considerably lighter. You will have to buy one or two extra parts to do the conversion, but well worth it!!

I figure if the gorilla's goes out on me, I have a set if the 3.3's in the toolbox. They are much lighter than these.

I am pretty sure the stock Revo shafts won't fit due to clearance issues(too large diameter), which is why the dogbones are included with the G2R kit.

Hmm, seems like something I would need to do.

Anyone have a link to "large-diameter" fuel tubing?

You can also use o-rings HPI has got them, with an 8mm od

These?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDLB6&P=7

That looks like the ones. They work well to keep the dog bones in the cups better.

The stock REVO driveshaft will work, provided you are using the Gorillamaxx Tranny. You will need to mount the tranny towards the rear or the REVO - This a good thing as it improves the weight distribution. Then by using three driveshafts, obviously one being cut to join the inner two driveshaft provides for a perfect fit. I will take a couple of pics tomorrow to show how this is done.

Hey TraxxMaxx, how about those pics?