Large scale fabbed straight axle monster

[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.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I had thought about that, not sure where to go or what to use...

I hear you on that. I looked around at the various 1/5th rigs, and saw nothing diff wise that blew me away. Most just have 2 spider gears. Cen's got a really funky, and quite complex assembly for theirs.

I did see that MCD has what they called "pneumatic" tires on their M/T's. They also have what they call a "lock-unlock" center diff system. They make it sound like it can be locked by the user.
I really like the hydraulic disc brake systems they have too....

[NickRummy]

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