(Top 5) Axial SMT10 Upgrade List

(Easy-Fast) – A short list of the Top 5 Must-Have Axial SMT10 Upgrade. Link to the Best Deals. Note: The list is mainly to make your SMT10 more Durable.

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Top Pick	Features	Deals
#1 32P Spur Gear Read More…	– Can take more power and higher loads – More durable in the sand and mud – Easier to set gear mesh Note: Needed to complete… Axial 32.8×15.2x1mm Slipper Pad – eBay – Amazon Axial 33x5x1.5mm Slipper Plate Washer – eBay – Amazon ProTek RC Steel 32P Pinion Gear with 3.17mm Reducer Sleeve – eBay – Amazon	Check Price on eBay Amazon
#2 HD Steel Transmission Gears Read More…	After upgrading to the 32P Spur Gear it will put more stress on the Transmission Gears. This is a must-upgrade if you added power to your rig. The two recommended ones are… (good budget set) SSD RC SCX10 HD Steel Transmission Gears – eBay (Best set for the money) Incision Steel Transmission Gears – eBay – Amazon	Check Price on
#3 Harden Driveshaft Screw Pin Read More…	A common area of failure is the Driveshaft Screw Pin – Many times they just come out or wear over time – But if you added power they can wear even faster – This is a cheap upgrade that adds durability so it’s hard not to have on the list Note: recommended Item… SSD RC M4 Driveshaft Screw Pin – eBay – Amazon	Check Price on
#4 Bevel Gear Set Gear Set Read More…	Now that you have the power getting to your axle the next thing that might start breaking is the axle gears – Will add durability – With the right setup you can overdrive or underdrive the diff for performance gains Note: recommended standard gears Incision AR60 Steel 38/13 Gear Set – eBay – Amazon Axial Heavy Duty 38/13 Bevel Gear Set – eBay – Amazon Note: If upgrading to Overdrive/Underdrive Incision AR60 Steel 43/13 (Underdrive) (For Rear Diff) eBay – Amazon Axial Heavy Duty (36/14) (Overdrive) (For Front Diff eBay – Amazon	Check Price on
#5 Sway Bar Set Read More…	Probably the best performance upgrade on the list – Gain stability at speed – Increases responsiveness – Must have if you plan on racing or just going fast	Check Price on eBay Amazon

#1 32P Spur Gear

Image 1 - Axial 32P Spur Gear (SCX10/Wraith) (56T) [AXI31027]

This is a must if you are adding any kind of power or even just adding bigger wheels / high grip tracks – the truck should have just come with one. Don’t forget to pair it with the ProTek RC Steel 32P Pinion Gear / (new) Slipper Pad. Note: the kit form comes with one stock

Axial 32P Spur Gear – eBay

You also need…

Axial 32.8×15.2x1mm Slipper Pad – eBay

Axial 33x5x1.5mm Slipper Plate Washer – eBay

ProTek RC Steel 32P Pinion Gear with 3.17mm Reducer Sleeve – eBay

#2 HD Steel Transmission Gears

Image 1 - SSD RC SCX10 HD Steel Transmission Gears [SSD00172]

Once you upgrade the spur gear – the next weak link will be the transmission gears. For most R/C applications I try to avoid running steel transmission gears but in this case, you might need to.

SSD RC SCX10 HD Steel Transmission Gears – eBay

Incision Steel Transmission Gears – eBay

#3 Harden Driveshaft Screw Pin

Image 1 - SSD RC M4 Driveshaft Screw Pin (5) [SSD00237]

Whether they are backing out or you’re snapping them off – This part will help keep the wheels rolling and at a low price for the added durability you can’t go wrong.

SSD RC M4 Driveshaft Screw Pin – eBay

#4 Bevel Gear Set Gear Set

Image 1 - Incision AR60 Steel 38/13 Gear Set (Stock) [INCIRC00283]

Now that the power is getting to your axle you need a stronger bevel gears set.

Incision AR60 Steel 38/13 Gear Set – eBay

Axial Heavy Duty 38/13 Bevel Gear Set – eBay

Option upgrade to help the front outdrive the rear

This helps the truck pull itself around (drive more like an FWD or a 4×4 with a center diff) rather the pushing itself around (drive like an RWD). note: combination 38/13 Gear Set with only one on the bottom. If you pair the two on the bottom it might give too much power to the front.

Incision AR60 Steel 43/13 (Underdrive) (For Rear Diff) eBay

Axial Heavy Duty (36/14) (Overdrive) (For Front Diff eBay

#5 Sway Bar Set

Image 1 - Axial RR10 Rear Sway Bar Set (Soft) [AXI31331]

Really the only performance upgrade on the list. This will help with stability at high speed and stop torque twist at slow speed – ultimately keeping you on all fours. Note: the kit form comes with one stock

Axial RR10 Rear Sway Bar Set – eBay

Check out these sites for more on the topic…

rccrawler.com – SMT10 Raw Builders Kit / 2020, what parts to buy? – RCCrawler
The RCNetwork YT – Axial SMT10 Monster Truck – SSD Upgrades – EP2
amazon.com – Amazon.com: Axial SMT10 Grave Digger (AX90055) Upgrade …
Outsourced RC YT – SMT10 Stock Performance, Upgrade Plans, and Initial Impressions.
prolineracing.com – Pro-Line Puts the “DIGGER” in Axial Racings SMT10 Grave …