B44 snapped front shock shaft

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Originally Posted by josh_smaxx

Same happend to me, front end just started dipping in rd 3 at a regional, snapped for no reason. The older style silver unobtanium ones (old style B4 FT kits) are the strongest, also people use losi shafts in the front (they are slightly longer but its a silly small number i wouldnt worry). I just bought some losi shocks off a friend so im putting them on when i get around to it.

Yep I'm running them B4 team kit ones also on my B44, I'll probably never break 'em either. Been through many hard crashes and bad landings and they are still
holding up! I'm running the stock gold shafts on the rear end tough.

[Zedman]

Just ordered some Losi shafts, do I just fit as normal as they are a couple of mill longer ? or do I need to fit spaces to limit travel since they are slightly longer ( PS have been informed by my local shop B44 shafts have been help up in customs since Tues in case anyone else is having trouble getting hold of them )

[Zedman]

In fairness to the Pred despite my issues with the build and design quality it did seem to stick to the ground very well on th flat bits, I will definatley bring it out again later in the season when my driving skills have hopefully improved enough to give it a fair comparison to the B44 ( or earlier if I manage to trash the B44 mid event )