Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more > Redcat Racing Support
 Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's >

Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

Community
Search
Notices
Redcat Racing Support Moderated Support Forum for all Redcat Racing Cars, Trucks & Buggies

Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-27-2010 | 11:55 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: girard, PA
Default Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

has anyone swapped out the front and rear diffs with any other brands such as traxxas or hpi?
what gears fit so i can go to the hobby shop and pick up new gears.

also
has anyone locked the front and rear diffs?
i plan to do it and will make a how to video about it but i was wondering if anyone else has done it yet and if you have any tips.

both my front and rear diffs are missing teeth front 1/2 gallon of fuel.


now redcat i am not happy that all these parts are failing after a short time.

my rear diff went out completely so i swapped out front and rear so it is now only rear wheel drive.
but still a half gallon of fuel and i have replaced at least 15 parts since i got this car and some parts were replaced 3-4 times.

Old 03-27-2010 | 01:29 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 381
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Islip , NY
Default RE: Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

There might be someone on thes forums that is working on a spool setup. Ask around...
Old 03-27-2010 | 05:22 PM
  #3  
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: girard, PA
Default RE: Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

i am locking up the gears on mine, after taking apart the both front and rear diffs, they both have missing teeth and need replaced.
what do you mean "spool"

i need to know what other brand gears will fit this rear end
Old 03-27-2010 | 09:42 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 700
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Debary, FL
Default RE: Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

I think your gonna be even more dissapointed if ya lock the diffs.. Wont turn worth a darn. But I guess it's better than not running at all, if that's what your doing it for? If you plan on keeping the buggy, you should find out if the Hurricane XTR parts fit it.. Looks like about all of their "ultralight" stuff is having duribility issues..
Old 03-27-2010 | 09:51 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 381
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
From: Islip , NY
Default RE: Front & Rear Diff's BackdraftA few Q's

That's right, spools work great, if you're going straitthat is. just make sure your diffs are shimmed right and don't land on the throttle and you'll be alright.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.