Exotek HD Hardened Steel CVD Drive Shafts Set for Traxxas® Bandit™ (Use w/CSW3288)
About this part
Drive Shafts Overview:
Unlock maximum power and precision with the Exotek HD Hardened Steel CVD Drive Shafts Set — engineered to handle extreme performance demands while delivering smoother suspension action and rock-solid durability. Designed for serious racers and bashers alike, this upgrade transforms your Traxxas Bandit or Drag Slash into a more efficient, stable, and power-hungry machine.
About the HD Hardened Steel CVD Drive Shafts
Heavy Duty Power Transfer
The Exotek HD Hardened Steel CVD Drive Shafts Set delivers serious strength and performance with its all-steel construction and precision CNC-machined components. Designed with an updated 1/8 scale style version three features, including larger CVD couplers and a 2.5mm pin, these shafts provide smoother, more direct power delivery while eliminating the flex and failure points of stock plastic axles. Reduced parts count and a precision splined design ensure efficient power transfer, minimized slop, and increased durability under extreme racing or bashing conditions.
Optimized Performance And Fit
Built specifically for 65mm applications using Custom Works adjustable arm sets (CSW3288) on Traxxas Bandit or Drag Slash builds, this setup offers the perfect length for wider suspension geometry. The upgraded differential cups with dual set screws eliminate play and vibration, while the improved retaining sleeve enhances pin security. With reduced axle binding for freer suspension movement, these CVDs improve traction, stability, and overall driving feel — making them a top-tier upgrade for racers seeking consistency and control.
Features:
- All-steel construction increases strength and durability
- CNC-machined components ensure precise fit and performance
- Larger CVD couplers and 2.5mm pin improve reliability
- 65mm bones provide ideal length for wider adjustable arm setups
- Reduced parts count minimizes failure points
- Dual set screw differential cups eliminate slop and vibration
- Smoother suspension action reduces axle binding under power
- Stronger than stock axles for racing and extreme bashing
Includes:
- (2) HD Hardened Steel CVD Drive Shafts Set
*Tech Note: Requires Custom Works dirt oval adjustable rear suspension arms set (CSW3288 - Sold Separately)
*Tech Note: Reassemble with thick grease and apply blue thread-lock to the set screw and tighten it with a quality hex tool, never an allen key which strips easily. Never over tighten hardware also. Be sure to degrease the set screw and threads so that the thread-lock can actually cure. If it's oily then it will not cure and can fall out.
*Tech Note: Not compatible with the original Exotek 2mm pin style barrels