Axial SCX10 III Straight Axle Conversion Kit - unboxing AR45 kit

Axial SCX10 III Straight Axle Conversion Kit - unboxing AR45 kit for the the SCX10.3
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[@papark]

Ooo ooh SHIT. I love it

[@RCReviewChannel]

That's actually bad packaging come to think of it. Have a bunch of extras underneath the foam in the box. Hope not too many people miss the extra goodies.

[@Skurwensyn_z_Rivii]

did you shit yourself?

[@papark]

@@RCReviewChannel I watched the whole video. My comment was just repeating you. Great videos. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@sitlos.]

I would rather the portals, but it’s nice to have options. Nice vid ✌️

[@RCReviewChannel]

exactly

[@joshlvn7732]

I believe they are actually selling it as an axle kit for belly draggers seeing how the gspeed chassis and a few others are basically built to accept axial hardware. Plus option for stock rigs. 🤷‍♂️

[@boondockrapscallion5461]

Bingo... I bought these axles for that exact same reason...

[@graymatter45]

They should release a straight axle to portal kit for the UMG 6x6

[@RCReviewChannel]

darn straight.

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

Maybe you can buy the portal axles from everyone than converts there scx10.3 to straight axles lol!!

[@bobsennick7403]

I did TRX4 axles on my 4x4 Unimog and I love them- be cool to see a factory option on the 6x6.

[@ryano8613]

@@INSIDIOUS-ONE whatever you just tried to say makes no sense...... If you spell your words so we can understand.

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

@@ryano8613 maybe you need to learn how to read & understand basic English!!! It does make sense & I did spell my words correct!

[@davidallen313]

I just picked these up for rock pirates scx10II FLAT. Should be fun. Good video!

[@mikkimash]

Tempted to get these for my enduro, are a great looking scale upgrade I reckon

[@Djkommode]

I do know it will crawl better

[@briankenny6822]

I just ordered this set tonight for my gspeed build. I’m just going to use the axles though.

[@RCReviewChannel]

great quality on this

[@andrewupsidedown]

That’s pretty sweet !! This Will make scratch builds an parts builds so much easier

[@theclaxton]

I'd love to see a video outlining a bunch of crawler bodies and how they fit on various chassis. Approach, departure, etc...

[@cool.stuffs]

Mine was delivered today! I'll be installing it tonight on my gladiator in preperation for the ultimate scale truck expo!!

[@mickd8188]

Are you going to install the longer shocks or stick with the 90mm?

[@cool.stuffs]

@@mickd8188 stick with the 90 for sure.

[@rezzrollinrc]

Nice Mr. Rcreview ✊🏽🤓 just purchase a set for my nxt build✊🏽 Can’t wait to see ur Gspd build stay safe Rc fam

[@Pedro123-s6v]

First, everyone asked for portals for the scx10 ... When one comes out with them ... People ask for conventional axles .. 😳 ... Do we really know what we want ??

[@runnerbaba]

options are good

[@mikehawk9617]

People can't even pick their gender these days go figure

[@Pedro123-s6v]

@@runnerbaba Yes, sure .... And for brands, even more !!

[@RCReviewChannel]

I think the key word is 'everyone'. It's usually not the case.

[@boldrbangr9834]

Both 😜

[@ridgerc5976]

After your videos of this and Matt from SBG I decided to order the Wrangler JL kit and the straight axle kit. I should have done it back when the price dropped down to $100 for the axle kit

[@RCReviewChannel]

I see it's back to $170 now. I did notice when it was $100

[@old-rcplane-phart]

NEVER heard such words! (2 minute mark)! I liked it! 😁 1st!😳😁👍

[@YouSoundButtHurt]

I might buy these for the GSPEED TGH-V3 chassis I'm building.

[@mickd8188]

Perfect... I wish they had left the shocks out of the kit though. I can see folks doing the same as you're considering but feel a 90mm shock is more appropriate. Good luck with your build. Cheers mate 👍

[@YouSoundButtHurt]

@@mickd8188 Thanks Mick! I should have added the same regarding the shocks. I don't need the shocks as I have 90mm dravtechs already. I may just bite the bullet and go with some $$$ Vanquish or SuperShafty axles.

[@mickd8188]

@@YouSoundButtHurt I've got a vs410pro and the axles are just beautiful. Extremely well made. It's probably better value to buy a vs410pro kit, use the axles, drive shafts maybe even transmission since the motor sits perfectly low..And then sell the chassis, transmission, body etc.... or convert an Axial scx10.2/ Element chassis with remaining parts. The kit is also easier to find in stock than just axles. Cheers 👍

[@YouSoundButtHurt]

@@mickd8188 Thanks Mick. I have a 2.low transmission and driveshafts already so I'm most of the way there.

[@laundrieshanging9077]

Exactly. Why? Lol Ive bene looking for a portal kit from axial....for my 10ii

[@KTMcaptain]

Realism... most would rather have the unrealistic portals.

[@thefisherman1127]

Try finding SCX10 III portal axle takeouts on eBay, one seller that has a lot of good stuff and reliability is JennysRC (I got TRX-4 shocks for my Redcat Scout II from them)

[@somebodyelse5]

@@KTMcaptain there are a few amazing real builds out there that have portals, but i get it. I wish my real life rig had portals!

[@ryano8613]

Try searching. SSD and RC4WD make a kit for ScX10.2

[@jessebennett7163]

@@KTMcaptain portal axles are very much a real thing in the off-roading world

[@Hppyzmbie]

It’s resisting arrest. Oh man, I love this channel.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Hahahahahahaha awesome you said a dirty word!!!! I agree with you that announced products and being able to purchase so far apart is lame. Also, not producing enough product to sell. So everthing is always sold out with months of waiting for it to come back in stock

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's an old marketing trick to hype and build up demand. Good for the manufacturer but terrible for the consumer. Many industries are abandoning it. If you announce it, folks should be able to order same day.

[@ryano8613]

Agree

[@garyfreeman9]

RC Review, WOW nice Axle conversion kit there Sir. Clearance loss from the diff but, More scale looking. What a difference it will make when climbing the rocks. A before action and after axle swap action is needed for me to be sold on buying that kit. I do like the kit and I think you're right about it being a great kit to add to a new build. Cog will defiantly change. Thank you for sharing. - Gary

[@RCReviewChannel]

This will work for folks who have smoother and steep terrain. Clearance usually comes at the cost of high CG. Also, many low CG chassis folk want an option like this.

[@garyfreeman9]

@@RCReviewChannel I totally agree.

[@shredbot6800]

Can you please make a video on how to set the end points for the dig and 2 speed mini servos on a dx4c :):)

[@Guy-em4ck]

Thanks for the vid Francis. Not really something I’d buy atm (have a 10-2) but like you said it’s nice having options.

[@maxwellphillip6002]

6:25 "Oh sugar!"😂

[@teamsargentrc6399]

Oh Snap... sweet...

[@blakemullins1903]

Just picked up a kit for the wife’s SCXIII. Making it to match her 1:1 Rubicon and for some reason axial made the diff covers different on the straight axles. I had bought SSD brass diff covers thinking they would be the same BUT nope.🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ryano8613]

That sucks.

[@RCPropaganda]

amazing though, why not offer it on a rtr and have that choice. They really taking your money after you buy a rtr then get this kit. Maybe if you build something custom axles are nice for that. Just the price is a down side is all. I am glad they do offer it but dang they get ya.

[@mickd8188]

From what was hinted in an online interview. It will happen in a kit or RTR. 2020 just slowed or stopped a lot of Axial's plans.. The Ryft project started before Horizon bought out Axial to give prospective. Cheers mate 👍

[@RyanRKJ]

You could sell the portals for close to the cost of the his kit. I expect Axial will eventually release a kit or RTR of the 10.3 with the straight axles as well.

[@BlindGuyRc]

I would love these axles haha. Great video man. 😎👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@steveblackbird]

Love my portals... Doubt I'd go back to straights as I love to cheat. hehehe .. Steering angles are the limiting factor but you know... We are so lucky ATM with Crawler Tech... and Axial are really doing it right.. Traxxas has their TRX-4 and that's been such an epic platform. Why we'd go back to straight axles...I dunno?... Wait... just saw the shocks... You're sending me broke Francis...hahahaha Awesome review mate... as always!

[@natetron7926]

Lol 190$ after shipping pointless the whole reason to buy 10.3 is for portals unless u had one rig and we're trying to have strait axles cus ur at a comp that is strait axles only that's the only reason I could see buying this product for a 10.3

[@boldrbangr9834]

Not the only reason. I build scale rigs (no comps) & this makes the SCX10 III scale. Reason enough for me.

[@RC_Rooster]

10.3 has way better aftermarket support than 10.2 these days. If you want a straight axle rig this makes sense

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

Why not come out with a 10.3 kit with straight axles!! Just a thought.

[@mickd8188]

Pretty sure it's in the works. 👍

[@wesleemiller]

Great video.

[@BrothrBob]

Francis, Your cussing was funny~!

[@andyjones357]

Sweet at that price I will buy this kit

[@rexrcs]

Very informative, thank you

[@gabrielguadarrama8701]

What’s next ??? Black and white tv “upgrade”?????

[@marccyberwiz]

I think they should have designed them in way you could convert Portals to straight. This is a whole kit diff gears and shafts makes the price shoot up. If you look on market as complete kit they are actually cheap but for add on to existing SCX10.3 its pricey.

[@mickbeilman]

the links included are the rear upper, however if you are putting it on the gladiator you use the stock links. the shocks dont come with any oil in them. also one other thing to note is 12mm hex spacers dont work with it or at least the front axle.. if you want wheel offset you either have to get a good offset on the wheel or use the vanquish spacers that fit over the stock 12mm hex. but it is an awesome looking kit on my gladiator for a good scale look and still crawls like a beast

[@thefisherman1127]

It’d be cool to have a portal conversion kit for the older SCX10 versions, but at the same time you most likely can find portal axle takeouts on eBay from the RTR SCX10 III also 🤷‍♂️

[@ryano8613]

SSD and RC4WD both make portal conversions for 10.2 and INTEGY for OG ScX10.

[@thefisherman1127]

@@ryano8613 That’s all well and good but is the premium worth it considering the takeouts won’t cost an arm and a leg?

[@matthewlor]

Nice

[@aj_scale_photograghy2120]

I think for some mud competitions they have rules against portal axles

[@slick1523]

Amazing video

[@RCReviewChannel]

it's just ok. :)

[@slick1523]

@@RCReviewChannel I don’t get why you would pay 170 to downgrade your axle clearance

[@hansvandersluijs655]

Hello, what kind of wheels and tyres are you using ? Thanks in advance.

[@danielcurtis3822]

No shock oil in them when the guy at our shop took the apart.

[@Boosted_Tractor]

They should do this for the Capra

[@4Wheeladdiction]

with the adjustable chassis is there enough to move it and put the gladiator body on it

[@juanrascon7743]

It's resisting arrest!😂😂😂😂😂

[@Fzjoverland]

Would this go on a axial scx102???

[@OldMan4of4]

Another fine video. Well done. I’m interested in building a cheater rig with these axles. Are these new straight axles better than the SCX10 ii axles? What are the differences between the old and the new?

[@semsterrc5099]

Same axle just conversion kit to the portals

[@OldMan4of4]

That’s the answer I was hoping for. The raw builders kit will work nicely for what I’m planning. Always nice to have extra parts.

[@billderas3420]

@@OldMan4of4 Actually, one significant difference between these SCX10-III straight axles and the SCX10-II axles is that the pumpkin on the front axle is moved from the center to driver's side...A significant plus.

[@OldMan4of4]

@@billderas3420 Thank you for the reply. I’ll look into wether an offset will help or not.

[@billderas3420]

@@OldMan4of4 The offset does help because it is not in the middle of the front axle where crawlers tend to hang up on rocks.

[@deadlockggwp]

Can i put that one on scx10.2? 😀

[@odys3803]

The portal axles are practical, but look ridiculous with most bodies and there are few more parts to break.

[@Bryansky8]

will the stock portal axles from the gladiator fit on the old SCX10 Rubicon if you're gonna go with converting to straight axle?

[@jjman1961]

Nice video. Speaking of Axial, you going to review the new Axial Ryft? It is hot for 2021.

[@RCReviewChannel]

None available. It's part of the problem where they announce and hype 1-2 months in advance, give to partners but no consumer can buy it. I have it backordered.

[@jjman1961]

@@RCReviewChannel I know right... so far I have only seen "RC Spark", "Harley Design" and "Racing on the rock" who actually have the Axial Ryft with them for the reviews. London, it will be in stock on 27th Jan 2021, can't wait. Very good looking rig, I will get the black version as orange colour looks like toys with the underbelly parts in orange. My plan is to rip out the guts and replace with Hobbywing Fusion and convert it to a slow crawler, I just love the FOC slow crawl function. What do you think Francis? Is my plan a waste of the Ryft?

[@masonm3204]

Is this the same as the scx10.2 raw builders kit? If not, will it fit onto the raw builders kit without any modifications?

[@jonthomas8487]

Kinda nuts someone would buy an SCX10III and then buy the straight axle kit. It’s a much better deal to buy a $200 SCX10II builders kit. Heck, if you really want a forward motor mount buy the SSD Trail King which is basically a SCX10 with forward motor mount, better shocks and metal pivot balls

[@tiduspernicano5852]

Axial scx10 ii vs element rc enduro? You should do a shootout.

[@Skurwensyn_z_Rivii]

Element is better

[@Nerm78]

Great video! I prefer the scale look. You said a no no word two times in this one!

[@billyanderson2340]

Well then you like the scx10 3with the portal axles look at the end of the video. the truck he's driving has portal axles

[@billyanderson2340]

If you want an axial vehicle without portals they make three or four of them. if you buy a vehicle with portals it's because you want the ground clearance of the portals in gear reduction. not because you want to go spend $170 to switch it over for a scale look. And then at the end he shows a video of a scx10 3 with portal driving around 🙄.

[@Nerm78]

@@billyanderson2340 breathe my man!

[@hellorc7678]

How much gear reduction is in the portals? Just wondering if straight axles will affect speed? Or did they compensate in the ring and pinion?

[@mickd8188]

His video didn't really explain that point well.. the kit includes everything to make a 10iii correct on straight axles... -Ride height... new shocks -Steering... new links and panhard mount -Gearing.... new ratio gear set for transmission -And of course the new axles Cheers 👍

[@hellorc7678]

@@mickd8188 thank you much!!!

[@rekozma]

So it converts your 10.3 to a 10.2? Why just buy a 10.2

[@bigandcoolrcschool294]

Why would you want strain axles instead? Just curious. I’ve never really had any crawler other than my gladiator. Just curious what the advantages and disadvantages are.

[@ryano8613]

Better steering geometry (Ackerman, scrub) stronger, better looking, simple, proven, faster,.....stronger and stronger.

[@bigandcoolrcschool294]

@@ryano8613 so pretty much the only benefit to portals are the ground clearance? 😂😂

[@JoeAmmo461]

Is there a conversion kit to go from straight axles on my SCX10.1 to portals?

[@ryano8613]

INTEGY

[@SoleEpiphany]

Axial adopting the Traxxas tax model 😳

[@odys3803]

What?

[@SoleEpiphany]

@@odys3803 traxxas overcharge for everything, this seems to be Horizons new thing

[@odys3803]

@@SoleEpiphany what? Their RCs seems approximately same price as anything else on the market, if you don't compare a kit with RTR.

[@jebrc]

I'd definitely rather portals kinda dumb really lol none the less great video as always thanks Francis

[@cool.stuffs]

They don't come with portals in real life. Some people want a more realistic feel and to not dominate every obstacle. It becomes more about the driver capabilities and not the truck.

[@jebrc]

@@cool.stuffs yea its all about bashing to me i dont get into all that scale stuff i could care less about what it looks like to me rc are to go have fun with i just watched a vid the other day where the guy said if it dont come with portals its old and out dated but to each there own but to me its a downgrade the should of kept straight axles and sold a updated portal kit think it would of made them more money they should offer the 10.3 in straight or portal versions i feel

[@cool.stuffs]

Bashing is definitely fun. It's where most of my rc time is spent, but I do try to enjoy every aspect of rc's. Accept planes because F that.

[@jebrc]

@@cool.stuffs I just came back to surface from fpv so I know all about that lol kinda miss it tho.

[@graymatter45]

Could you trade axles with a UMG10.

[@mickd8188]

Nothing is impossible. But as the front axle has offset pumkin the umg10 Ar44 axle won't work in the 10iii. The portals should be fairly easy into the umg10 though, just links for steering I would think. Cheers👍

[@bobsennick7403]

I don’t see a big upgrade over AR44’s, I guess. The truss, some stiffness? Doesn’t the lower gearing kinda mess up pairing it with a non-scx10iii transmission?

[@semsterrc5099]

Y did u buy a scx10iii then? Waste of money

[@weridebikes1000]

might i remind you, IT HIS MONEY. lol kids these days...

[@semsterrc5099]

@@weridebikes1000 first off who u calling kid. Ima grown man been in rc for years and when I see a waste of money believe I’ll let it be known regardless if it’s his money or not

[@weridebikes1000]

@@semsterrc5099 Yo you type like a little kid, and imagine some guy looking over your shoulder next time you spend your money kid,.

[@semsterrc5099]

@@weridebikes1000 ok key board warrior u ain’t getting a reaction ur irrelevant to me and let’s keep it that way

[@weridebikes1000]

@@semsterrc5099 "ur" a grown man trying to tell another grown man in America how to spend his $. Then fighting about it on youtube... Think about it lol

[@ka4172]

I dispose your "waste portals"now for you ha ha! For free ! Ha ha!

[@floridatrailfinders9961]

So they made a way to charge you more for something that is not as good as what you already have.🤔👎

[@KZizFISHIN]

Lmao i saved for 3 months so i could buy portal axles for my rig and now im outta style again lol

[@thomasconnolly7452]

I am new to trail crawlers. Every review video and test out there said portals were the way of the future, rigs without were looked down on. I don't get why someone would make this conversion.

[@shawndockins4561]

Scale

[@HIinfidel]

Why are you calling it straight axle conversion ? It has straight axles already. You mean standard axle conversion . Straight axles don’t move independently , so both stock and standard axles are straight.

[@kevincanham3078]

Yeah buy scx10 iii spend more money and make it into a scx10 ii 🤔

[@semsterrc5099]

Right I’m like ok I’ll spend 525 plus tax then another 125 for the kit what a waste and they are plastic lol no brass no aluminum housing

[@RyanRKJ]

@@semsterrc5099 you can probably sell the portals for $120 or close to it.

[@semsterrc5099]

@@RyanRKJ true true

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Now convert back to portals....

[@duduoson1306]

2:00 😳

[@Cannabis_Connoisseur]

I think they should've lowered the price a good bit and put everything in bags, unassembled with a small instructions booklet.

[@JayMillz517]

Lame

[@christiansrcs7789]

Hi

[@nivenpillay3923]

It could be nice if you can donate at least one of your cool rc cars to me. I'm from south Africa. And all this cool stuff is not available in my country

[@GMbusa1]

Buy a new scx10.2

[@billyanderson2340]

Well that was the biggest waste of time and money. Why would you take portals out of something. To put straight axles underneath it. For a scale look😆by one of the other four axial Jeep platforms that don't have portals. they've got the ar-60 the ar-44 the ar-45 take your pick. the video of the scx10 3 you showed at the end. Has portal axles underneath it sir. you showed the wrong vehicle 🙄

[@gilly_5695]

Good way to ruin a 10iii. People might as well just buy a 10ii

[@robertwren2289]

Ok, if you want it to be scale, but other than that, Why??? $170 to down grade an RC truck. Whatever. Yep, when you turn a baby over, that's what you'll usually see. S@$&. lol

[@mikehawk9617]

What a expensive downgrade LOL those scale guys are insane

[@billyanderson2340]

No it's the downgrade. why would you put straight axles, underneath a vehicle with portals. To make and look scale. Counterproductive by one of the other three axial platforms that don't have portals

[@zsrc3623]

Bro the end footage was of portals lmfao