[calm n sedated]

Joe, I hear ya loud and clear on the piss poor design. I didn't even think of the stress on the front drive axel as it has to transmit all the power to the rear. Sad to say but I truly think my Tamiya axle will handle more torque than these. I just wanted something a little more, nothing crazy. Again, just sick of the under power in 3rd gear. You should know, your steep basement inclines must keep this thing in 1st gear all the time.