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Vanquish VS4-10 Drivetrain Upgrade Path: Axles, Gears, and Outputs

Plan a VS4-10 drivetrain upgrade in the right order: decide your axle and gear ratio first, then add strength and weight where the trail demands it.

Drivetrain Noise and Play: When to Check Transmission Outputs

A practical diagnostic guide to RC drivetrain noise and output shaft play on Vanquish rigs, helping you decide when to inspect, repair, or replace par...

How to Replace Wraith Transmission Outputs on a Vanquish Rig

A step-by-step guide to replacing Wraith transmission outputs on a Vanquish rig, covering teardown, inspection, and the parts that keep your drivetrai...

How to Choose Tires for Incision KMC 1.9 KM720 Roswell Wheels

A practical buying guide to matching tires to Incision KMC 1.9 KM720 Roswell wheels, including beadlock fit, tire height, compound, and foam choices f...

How to Install a Yeti Steering Rack on Your Vanquish Build

A step-by-step guide to installing a Yeti steering rack on your Vanquish rig, from teardown and hardware sorting to centering the rack and checking st...

BTA Steering vs Standard Steering on a Vanquish Crawler

BTA steering moves the tie rod behind the axle for more clearance and less hang-up. Compare it to standard steering and see which Vanquish crawler set...

How to Use Caphead Washers on a Vanquish Motor Plate

A step-by-step guide to installing Incision Motor Plate Caphead Washers on a Vanquish VS4-10 motor plate, with torque tips, common mistakes, and hardw...

How to Install Incision SCX10-III Straight Axle Links on a VS4-10

A step-by-step guide to installing Incision straight axle links on your VS4-10, with torque tips, common mistakes, and how to reuse factory rod ends.

Signs Your RC Crawler Gear Set Needs Replacing

Learn the real signs of a worn RC gear set, what crawler gear noise means, and when to replace pinions or axle parts instead of chasing the wrong fix.

Incision Motor Plate Caphead Washer (4): Why Small Hardware Matters

A practical buying guide to the Incision Motor Plate Caphead Washer 4-pack. Learn when a caphead washer set prevents stripped motor plates and when yo...

How to Inspect and Replace a Machined Gear Set in Your Vanquish Rig

A step-by-step process for inspecting gears for wear and installing a machined gear set in your Vanquish rig, with checkpoints to avoid common mistake...

How to Mount the URB Jimmys 4x4 Moonbuggy Spec Ops Kit on a VS4-10

A step-by-step guide to mounting the URB Jimmys 4x4 Moonbuggy Spec Ops body on a Vanquish VS4-10, from trimming and test-fitting to final body mounts ...