E-maxx driveshafts, need stronger ones

[q8-maxx]

Originally Posted by E-fanatic

With a powerful brushless a slipper doesnt solve the problem. I tried a few cvds and broke them running on 4s with a loose slipper. The only ones that has held up to locked slipper 6s lipo abuse is the mip 1665 cvds(was trying to see if the cvds would hold up, I broke 4 diffs, 2 sets of center shafts, and the tranny trying to see if the mips would hold and they did). They are expensive but worth every penny. I dont care or the cvd pin but when you put the cvds together dremal a flat spot in the pin and locktite the set screw down in the flat spot and they will not come apart.

Same here its hold up but I did not dremal a flat spot I just put duratrax threadlocker :)

im running the 1.5d on 4s and after upgrading to center CVDs only and 17mm, i havent had a problem yet!

[JERRY2KONE]

There is another option you may consider, but it is not the cheapest way to go. You can buy the Traxxas stub shafts, and remove the plastic couplers(Dremel), and the pin(punch or press). Then install the stub shaft and put a heavy duty coupler on the inside of the knuckle. Finally have RCAlloys make up a set of custom dogbones just for your setup($20 a piece). You can even specify the dimenssions you wish for length diameter, and pin size. I am working on this setup myself right now for one of my Maxx projects. The axles will be 8 to 10 mm in diameter for extra strength.

I cannot tell you what length to get, because I am also extending my arms by 12mm for extra stability and handling at high speeds, so my dogbones will be very long. I can pretty much assure you though that this setup will not break. If anything you may break the stub shafts under some real heavy duty bashing, but they run like ten bucks a set, for 4 of them at T/H.

You also have the option of purchasing RCM stub shaft adapters for mounting up 17mm hex adapters. These work perfectly when using Axial beadlock rims. There are always options to consider, but I always lean toward the heaviest option available to achieve what we call "BulletProof" builds. I hate having to stop playing due to periodic breakage, because of inferior material setup parts. SO there are some other options for you to think about in your quest. Good luck with that.