Large scale fabbed straight axle monster

[Overdriven]

So you're going to do something like this?



I can't find the other pic of the centersection, but the axle tubes had another washer welded on and the tubes were bolted together with a t/e-maxx diff sandwhiched between. From what I remember it held up very well, he ended up bending all the suspension links, not the axle. I think doing something similar where the tubes unbolt in the center would be stronger, and easier to assemble/disassemble than having a continuous notch for the cvd's and diff to come out of. Just tossing it out there, can't wait to see some pics.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

"sturdy" is relative

Well, do you think the cen stuff is stronger than the losi parts? The diff case looks similar in design, but the cen appears to be plastic. The diffs themselves look to be stronger, less teeth and larger module. I know the cvds are stronger than the savage stuff.

Originally Posted by Overdriven

So you're going to do something like this?

I can't find the other pic of the centersection, but the axle tubes had another washer welded on and the tubes were bolted together with a t/e-maxx diff sandwhiched between. From what I remember it held up very well, he ended up bending all the suspension links, not the axle. I think doing something similar where the tubes unbolt in the center would be stronger, and easier to assemble/disassemble than having a continuous notch for the cvd's and diff to come out of. Just tossing it out there, can't wait to see some pics.

I plan to use regular knuckles, and weld "c hubs" to the axle tubes. The cvds would be assembled to the knuckles with the cen 23mm hexes and then the whole deal slid into the tube and attached to the c hub. This will require that the knuckles be removed to allow the diff to come out, but it will be 2 wheel nuts and 8 screws max to get the diff out.

I really want a 1 piece axle. My design should be stronger than any sort of split axle, despite having notches for the diff to slide in. Mainly looking to make 1 wheel landings repeatable...

[Overdriven]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I plan to use regular knuckles, and weld "c hubs" to the axle tubes. The cvds would be assembled to the knuckles with the cen 23mm hexes and then the whole deal slid into the tube and attached to the c hub. This will require that the knuckles be removed to allow the diff to come out, but it will be 2 wheel nuts and 8 screws max to get the diff out.

I really want a 1 piece axle. My design should be stronger than any sort of split axle, despite having notches for the diff to slide in. Mainly looking to make 1 wheel landings repeatable...

Oh, duh. Don't know why I was thinking your axle tube would be notched the whole length for the cvd. I need some sleep, the days are blending together. Can't wait to see a finished axle though. I've been wanting to do something similar for a while too.

[NickRummy]

Subscribed! If those axles turn out nice I'll take a set

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

I would love to see some straight axles that can take a poundding like the real thing! A scale version of the axles in a real MT would be cool, think of the abuse they take, 10,000lbs going 50-60MPH and falling from 40'+, thats some serious abuse. They still fail from time to time but that is alot of stress on them.

Can't wait to see teh end product Linc

The jugg axles are pretty close to scale versions of the MT axles, but I doubt they would take much of a beating. I am gathering parts right now, so I should be able to get some work done on these soon...

Originally Posted by Overdriven

Oh, duh. Don't know why I was thinking your axle tube would be notched the whole length for the cvd. I need some sleep, the days are blending together. Can't wait to see a finished axle though. I've been wanting to do something similar for a while too.

The notch will be a weaker area, but hopefull the gussets will add strength where needed...

Originally Posted by NickRummy

Subscribed! If those axles turn out nice I'll take a set

Yeah, I hope they are somewhat successful... Not sure If I will make duplicates, or not, depends on how easy they are to make!

I would like to see some better pics of how you mounted the links on the x factor axles. I had an x factor a while back, but it was a turd, still have the stock chassis, and shitty tires!

[JThiessen]

Why not step up to the next level on your diffs. Seems like like we are almost at the limit of 1/8th scale diffs now. I'd think some of the 1/5th scale rigs would have something beefier for you to use.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Why not step up to the next level on your diffs. Seems like like we are almost at the limit of 1/8th scale diffs now. I'd think some of the 1/5th scale rigs would have something beefier for you to use.

I had thought about that, not sure where to go or what to use... Plus I would like a diff setup that has a case, as my design kinda requires that.