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Originally Posted by lincpimp
A std buggy front end and a narrowed xtm x-factor rear axle would be the ticket. Both use 13/43 gear sets, and plenty of people have narrowed the xtm axle.
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Unfortunately the X-Factor parts are discontinued and difficult to obtain even for a guy like me who works at Hobby People... Not to mention I've heard of differential problems with the stock nitro motor.
But even then the X-Factor axle would be difficult to narrow without sacrificing a lot of strength, and with the use of a 1/8 buggy front end the whole truck would be quite a bit heavier than what I'm shooting for.
You guys are providing great ideas, and have made me think more about this. Previously I had not considered the front/rear differential ratio issue. Here's another idea - Wheely King or Axial rear axle, and MT2 front end. This setup can be made to take a lot of abuse, is much closer to the weight I am shooting for, and the front/rear end would have the same differential ratio.
Thoughts?