Overview
Add overdrive performance to your Redcat Ascent-18 with the Power Hobby Chromoly Steel Overdrive Gears. Built from durable chromoly steel for outstanding strength, this overdrive gear set drives the front axle slightly faster than the rear — a popular setup for crawling that improves steering response and climbing ability.
Overdrive on a crawler reduces the tendency to push wide on technical lines and sidehills — when the front axle pulls slightly faster than the rear, the chassis follows steering input more readily through tight technical sections.
Key Features
- Chromoly steel construction for outstanding strength
- Overdrive ratio for improved steering response
- Direct fit for Redcat Ascent-18
- Improved durability over stock gears
- Smooth gear engagement
Performance Benefits
Front overdrive helps the truck rotate through tight technical sections, improves climbing on side-hills, and reduces front-end push on loose terrain. A tried-and-true crawler tuning trick that becomes particularly effective on technical lines.
Usage Notes
Best for Ascent-18 owners chasing competition-level handling on technical crawl lines. Front overdrive can slightly increase tire wear on the front axle. Verify gear mesh and grease packing during installation.
Technical Specs
- Brand: Power Hobby
- Material: Chromoly Steel
- Type: Overdrive gears
- Application: Differential gears (overdrive ratio)
Fitment
- Redcat Ascent-18 (1/18 scale crawler with portal axles)
What's Included
- Power Hobby Chromoly Steel Overdrive Gear Set
Summary
The Power Hobby Chromoly Overdrive Gears deliver competition-level handling for the Redcat Ascent-18 — a smart upgrade for serious crawler drivers chasing better technical performance.
