best value drive shafts

[steven318is]

hi again what would be the best value drive shafts with 5mm mounting to run on 2s and brushless i need four shafts for one rig thanks

 

[Harley]

Just get MIP's. Don't skimp on driveshafts, it can ruin a whole day of wheeling. Get the AX10 (no dig) length and you'll save money.

 

[Jeepiac]

MIP shafts are awesome, and will last a long time on 2s.

 

[steven318is]

are they as tuff as peple say? not too shure on lenght yet i have a t case on the way from russia, the wheel base should be around 12.5 to 13 inches its on a vaterra ascender frame and mini revo transmissions with drive shaft adapters that i had made. how about solid couplers for the trans to t case like the tf2 any one had any problems with slid couplers

 

[alpine4x4]

are they as tuff as peple say? not too shure on lenght yet i have a t case on the way from russia, the wheel base should be around 12.5 to 13 inches its on a vaterra ascender frame and mini revo transmissions with drive shaft adapters that i had made. how about solid couplers for the trans to t case like the tf2 any one had any problems with slid couplers

Pretty hard to break. If you're really worried get a rebuild kit. The pin and the joint on mine are real sloppy after a few years of hammer down abuse, but I have yet to break them. My brother and I have had issues with our Junfacs losing pins, but havent broken them either.

 

[steven318is]

had considered the axial wb8 hd shafts found a set for 30 dollars delivered. but it seems the mip are my best bet so

 

[68_f100]

Mip is as close to indestructible as you going to find off the shelf.

 

[new2rocks]

MIP if you're okay spending, Traxxas shafts if you're on a tight budget. RC4WD steel punishers (original or rebuildable, not the V3) or Junfacs if you want a more scale appearance.

 

[WHITE-TRASH]

I run MIP's. I've lost more pins due to the joint getting hot and melting the red loctite than I've outright broken. I did break one bell but I'm sure it was due to a pin sliding out.

I need to try maxx shafts one of these days. I have all the parts to do it, I just need to find the time.

 

[steven318is]

i had the maxx shafts from the emax on my other crawler found them hanging on every thing also i use the 2.5 maxx shafts on the rear of my racing slash 4x4 with the emaxx diff never had a problem with them on that but just wanted something bolt on this time for my new rig"thumbsup"

 

[Ohioskills]

Best bang for ur $$$ is definitely JUNFAC. MIPs are Great but way over priced. JunFac are just as good an a 1/4 of the price.

 

[svt923]

Axial WB HD shafts are very durable. I have blown up many other parts of my SCX10's drivetrain and the center shafts are still going strong.

 

[68_f100]

SSD makes these. I have no experience with them but they look tough and scale.

 

[winnerone23]

MIP and forget about it!

 

[Jus]

Axial HD WB's for $22 from RPP salvage yard. I've got a set of them on my wraith that has a tekin 6.5T 550 short course system in it.. It's seen a healthy dose of 3s and I've broken VP shafts and a ton of hex pins but the drive shafts are in perfect condition. That says a lot.

 

[littletoyboy]

Axial HD WB's for $22 from RPP salvage yard. I've got a set of them on my wraith that has a tekin 6.5T 550 short course system in it.. It's seen a healthy dose of 3s and I've broken VP shafts and a ton of hex pins but the drive shafts are in perfect condition. That says a lot.

I have twisted those like a candy cane a few times. My experience mip is the best way to go. There not bulletproof, but as close as you can get.

 

[snapon boy]

Of you get mip shafts use dry silicone spray lube then put heat shrink over the set screw area over lap it a bit to help it stay in place.

 

[Thechewmaster]

Just get MIP's. Don't skimp on driveshafts, it can ruin a whole day of wheeling. Get the AX10 (no dig) length and you'll save money.

This is what I do. And mainly from previous advice by the gentleman I quoting. I end up with the larger pin to grind down to size and only spend 35+ instead of 45+ for wraith mips

 

[Bry73]

I run the JunFac shafts in my wraith, liked them so much I ordered a set to put into my tuber that I built. Can usually find them on Amazon or eBay for around 30 dollars for a set.

 

[BigSki]

I used MAXX shafts on my 1/6th Jeep, it's a 13lb pig that goes nice and slow. I usually get a few years out of a set before the splines start to twist.