00:00If you're looking to stop your rig from tipping over on steep lines or you just want
00:03bomb-proof durability on the trail, upgrading your running gear is a total game-changer.
00:09I've spent some time digging through what's out there and tracked down the best deals on
00:12the top 5 RC car axles and knuckles so you can get maximum performance without blowing your build
00:17budget. First up is the simplest and most cost-effective tweak you can make, these
00:22brass wheel hex hub adapters. Coming in at just $9.23, their best feature is adding crucial
00:29unsprung weight right at the wheel line, which drags your center of gravity down and glues your
00:33tires to the rocks. They slip straight onto standard 1.9 and 2.2 beadlocks across SCX-10,
00:39Capra, and TRX platforms, making them an absolute must-have if your rig feels a bit too top-heavy
00:45out on the rocks. Next up, we've got the Injora Heavy Brass Portal Drive housings, designed
00:50specifically for TRX-4 and TRX-6 builds. Priced at $14.99, the standout feature here is the
00:58precision CNC-machined brass knuckle housing that replaces the lightweight stock plastic parts.
01:03By putting high-density weight right out on the steering knuckles, you get way better front-end
01:08bite when pulling up steep ledges, plus a noticeably smoother and more consistent steering response
01:13under load. If you're ready for a complete axle swap, check out this all-metal front and rear
01:18portal axle setup made for the Axial Capra and Wraith platforms. At an unbelievable $22.06,
01:25the biggest selling point is getting full metal portal clearance that lets you clear jagged rocks
01:30your differential pumpkins would usually hang up on. It completely eliminates plastic housing flex,
01:36making it worth every penny if you run high-torque brushless power and like to tackle aggressive lines.
01:41For the SCX-10 II and D90 builders wanting a super clean finish, these CNC aluminum alloy portal axles
01:47are seriously impressive. Sitting at $37.23, their killer feature is the smooth spiral-cut internal
01:55gears paired with rigid anodized housings that keep your driveline tight and chatter-free.
02:00They give your truck that wide, aggressive portal stance while ensuring your knuckles rotate freely
02:04without binding, even when you're twisted up on extreme off-camber climbs.
02:09Rounding out the list is this metal alloy straight axle with an integrated servo mount,
02:14perfect for traditional scale rigs. For just $20.99, having that rigid servo plate bolted
02:21directly onto the axle housing completely eliminates chassis flex steering slop,
02:25giving you pinpoint steering accuracy on the rocks. It's a rock-solid, direct-fit upgrade for SCX-10 and
02:31D90 trucks if you prefer a classic-scale look over bulky portals without sacrificing brute strength.
02:37You can find the direct links to all five of these parts with the best current prices down in the
02:42description below. If this helped you figure out the next upgrade for your rig, do me a favor,
02:47hit that like button, subscribe to the channel, and let me know in the comments what you're currently
02:52driving. Catch you on the trails!
