Reefs RC 422HDV2 High Torque Titanium Gear Digital Servo (High Voltage)
About this part
- Fully Programmable w/ REEFS Software (REEFS LINK required for Programming)
- Built in preprogrammed winch controller
- Pulse Width Modulation Control
- High Torque Digital Coreless Servo
- 7’ Silicone Coated Steel Braided Line w/ Scale Recovery Hook
Reviews5.0 · 16 reviews
I had one of these in a 10.3 Gladiator pushing weighted SSD wheels for almost 3 years until it recently died, right before I hit the trails thankfully. I have not been kind to the servo, fully submerged on almost every run, plenty of hard hits from falls/descents, broken C-hub arms but servo kept pushing. I've since replaced the servo with a Raw 500 taken from my E-Revo but I'll be replacing that with duel 422's. Single servo did the job but I found myself breaking steering linkage in the revo a lot since only one side of the steering linkage is supported. Highly recommend servo
Installed this 422 servo on my axial bomber with a reefs servo horn. I've done some basic tests with 2800kv axe system and 3s battery. Hoping that it will hold some rock bouncing. Would change to a servo saver maybe. My first 422 died after few races when I moved it to my baja rey. It seems the steering bellcrank is crap and got stuck, which obviously sent all the stress to the servo. The servo got stuck from a couple of broken teeth on one or two gears. Did not purchase the replacement gears as it seems something else damaged the servo. My second 422 is installed on my rarely used scx10 III. It is 2024 and I got a third 422 this time for my baja rey with vitavon bellcrank. Hopefully this one should last more years.
400oz-in at 7.4 volts is more than enough for most applications, other than dedicated comp crawlers. Have been running this servo for 4 years, and have never had a failure.
This is my 1st after market replacement servo.(been in and out of the hobby for over 30 years) In the past I have always used RTR servos or the "standard" and replaced them with the same. This time I upped the game and it was well worth it. The 422 is super smooth and way more powerful than the stock servo in my trx 4 that it replaced. I will be adding a reefs to future builds.
My first hobby grade servo and wow what a difference over the blue case ones. Definitely will buy another from Reefs
All 16 reviews are 5/5 and describe the Reefs RC 422HDV2 High Voltage titanium gear digital servo in crawlers, trail trucks, and 1/8 scale race cars. Reviewers consistently praise its torque, speed, quiet operation, and build quality, and several note good value and reliable centring. Running voltages mentioned include 6V, 7.4V, and 8.4V. Longevity reports vary: one owner ran a unit for about three years and another for four years without failure, while one reviewer reported two units failing after a few races with a stuck steering bellcrank, and a third unit was then fitted with a different bellcrank. Some reviewers suggest a servo saver or better linkage support for hard use. Most reviews are brief and several are from unverified or short-term use, so long-term durability evidence is limited.
- + High torque
- + Fast response
- + Quiet operation
- + Solid build quality
- − Gear failure reported after racing with stuck bellcrank
- − Steering linkage stress on some builds