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:



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

[RC-Monster Mike]

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.

[crazyjr]

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

[Serum]

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?

[Serum]

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.

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

[TraxxMaxx]

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.

[RC-Monster Mike]

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.

[BP-Revo]

Hmm, seems like something I would need to do.

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