I think the biggest challenge with using 1/5th diffs will be size. It'll be really tough to come up with something that doesn't look WAY out of place under the truck.
Linc, send me an email to
nick@rummyrc.com and I'll send you some drawings I've done for a custom set of axles machined from aluminum for my truck. I have a guy lined up to machine a set but it doesn't look like he'll get to them anytime soon. Maybe we can swap some ideas and find someone to make us both a set to bring the cost down. My X-factor axles are NOT holding up the weight and power of the truck. These new axles will for sure
Here's a picture from the early stages of my mock ups that shows the axle link and shock mounting pretty well.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...s/DSCF5605.jpg