Re: New SC10; binding tranny and play in top shaft
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:50 pm
What's the problem you are having with the gear diff? Mine went together fine, we'll see how it holds up.
Gear diffs are generally more durable and easier to build than ball diffs. I've had some in Tamiya cars that I have never taken apart since they were built. Ball diffs handle better, but will be more maintenance, but it's not too bad. A ball diff kit is only a few bucks more than a whole new gear diff set, so it might be something to think about if you need to replace it.
Call Associated about it, see if there really is a recall. If they want you to ship it back before sending out a replacement, don't even bother, it's not worth it. Traxxas upgraded the bulkheads in their 1/16th scale trucks and just sent out new ones if you called them, might have to have registered the truck first but they took care of the problem they knew about for free.
Gear diffs are generally more durable and easier to build than ball diffs. I've had some in Tamiya cars that I have never taken apart since they were built. Ball diffs handle better, but will be more maintenance, but it's not too bad. A ball diff kit is only a few bucks more than a whole new gear diff set, so it might be something to think about if you need to replace it.
Call Associated about it, see if there really is a recall. If they want you to ship it back before sending out a replacement, don't even bother, it's not worth it. Traxxas upgraded the bulkheads in their 1/16th scale trucks and just sent out new ones if you called them, might have to have registered the truck first but they took care of the problem they knew about for free.