Overview
Add weight, durability, and crawling stability with the Power Hobby Brass Front Axle Portal Knuckle and Gear Cover Set. Designed for the Redcat Ascent-18, this brass set replaces stock components with solid brass knuckles and gear covers — adding low-mounted weight to the front axle for improved climbing and steering authority.
Brass at the front axle is one of the highest-impact upgrades for any crawler — it adds traction-enhancing weight directly where it does the most good, with the bonus of dramatically improved durability.
Key Features
- Solid brass construction adds significant front-axle weight
- Direct fit for Redcat Ascent-18 front portal axles
- Improves climbing and steering authority
- Lasting durability over stock plastic
- Includes both knuckles and gear covers
Performance Benefits
Front-axle brass weight increases tire grip on steep climbs, improves steering response on technical lines, and helps prevent rollovers on side-hills. The crawling benefits are immediately noticeable on the trail.
Usage Notes
Best for Ascent-18 owners running technical crawl lines. Brass adds weight, which is desirable for crawling but slightly affects top speed and runtime. Verify gear mesh and pack with fresh grease during installation.
Technical Specs
- Brand: Power Hobby
- Material: Brass
- Application: Front axle portal knuckles + gear covers
Fitment
- Redcat Ascent-18 (1/18 scale crawler with portal axles)
What's Included
- Power Hobby Brass Front Portal Knuckles (left and right)
- Power Hobby Brass Front Portal Gear Covers
Summary
The Power Hobby Brass Front Portal Set delivers traction-improving weight and lasting durability for the Redcat Ascent-18 — one of the highest-impact upgrades for any serious crawler.
