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Old 07-30-2017 | 11:44 AM
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For 2wd the Savox 1258 works well.
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Old 07-30-2017 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleRC
Are there any jx servos that will last longer than a week.
I've been running JX Servos in both my 1/8 Truggy and Buggy classes and they've been doing really well for me at the club level with an occasional win over the past 7+ months I've been racing with them. I swear by their brushless servos, more info here:
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You can probably cut some corners and go with a coreless, but if it doesn't say coreless or brushless on the side of the metal case, then I would stay away from the $13 servos.
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Old 07-31-2017 | 04:21 PM
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I've been using a Savox 1267SG and like it, although it's probably a bit overkill for 2wd
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Old 08-01-2017 | 10:03 AM
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I have yet to find a better price/specs servo then this one. Its the same company that makes the trackstar ones. 60$ gets you some amazing specs. Like .07sec/60deg and 344OZ of torque. Also waterproof. Been working flawlessly in my ERevo for several months. Might be a bit overkill for your application, but can always use it in a bigger/4wd rig if you get one.



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Old 08-05-2017 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Caradha
+1 on Xpert. Run a Xpert 4431 in my TD DESC410 and it is speedy AF and strong. 19.5kg, 0.08sec @ 6.0v. I don't even need a bec.
+2....I use this servo in my '17 Xray XB4 as well as my TLR SCTE 2.0. Awesome servo for the money....same speed and more torque than the 1258 Savox plus without the hum...lol...
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Old 08-05-2017 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleRC
I need a servo that will last a really long time it needs to be strong have metal gears and relatively quick. Anyone have any recommendations. I don't really want one of those cheap off brand ones because they dont last long.
The real question is how much are you willing to spend. There's plenty of good brands out there with good high-quality gears and good response times with a good amount of torque. It really just comes down to how much you want to spend.
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Old 08-06-2017 | 04:52 PM
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I've had good luck with Power Hd BLS-1108 in 2 2wd sc trucks without any problems. Sometimes you can find them at wiseguyshobbies on ebay for less than $40. Brushless with titanium gears & .08 with 152oz at 6v. They take a futaba 25t horn. Not waterproof though.
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Old 11-05-2023 | 09:23 AM
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Bump. Looking at a new servo for my sct.$70-$90
ty to the masses.
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Old 11-05-2023 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MonkeyCmonkeyDo
Bump. Looking at a new servo for my sct.$70-$90
ty to the masses.
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Holy Necro-bump, that's got to be a record... 6 year old post, ha!

Per my recommendation from post #17 above, that servo remains my personal favorite within that price range, updated link here:
https://www.amazon.com/BLS-HV7032MG-.../dp/B0836H3HB2

replacement gears here where JX is the OEM for EcoBoost servos:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/ecopowe...p-3099/p755536

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Old 11-05-2023 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MonkeyCmonkeyDo
Bump. Looking at a new servo for my sct.$70-$90
ty to the masses.
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It helps a bit if you can show us what you have found to choose from...
Beside that, is it an 1/5, 1/8 or an 1/10 model SCT?
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Old 11-05-2023 | 02:17 PM
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Good question. I run 2wd mod. 10.5t team ae 6.4
I was using a Amazon metal red box ebay special 20kg.
Got a protek100ss out of the used box at the shop. Currently using that. Need more better or one I won't break.
in 6 yrs the same rec. I'll look into that. Ty
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Old 11-05-2023 | 02:30 PM
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So prefer you want a low profile servo. The Savox 1251 is a wel used servo.Most Sanwa users like to run a Sanwa servo due the SSR speed, so if you are running a Sanwa then an SSR compatible servo is a better choice..
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Old 11-05-2023 | 06:00 PM
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I run futaba
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Old 11-06-2023 | 07:18 PM
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I run Sanwa PGS-LH II in nearly all my 1/10 including one TLR 22SCT 5.0 (Vision Racing Carbon Fiber Chassis Conversion). The other TLR 22SCT 5.0 has the ProPerformance XTS600-HT. I had switched out a full size Sanwa PGS-XB II for the XTS600-HT. Didn’t need the torque on paper and preferred quicker servo for turf/carpet. The PGS-XB II is being saved for a future 1/8 eBuggy
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Old 11-06-2023 | 07:21 PM
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I've grown to demand solid aluminum case servos as a basic requirement and have been burned too many times with plastic tabs failing on me, nothing worse than having intermittent steering issues only to discover a failed tab after a wreck

If I were to buy a low profile servo for myself today I would go with SRT, they offer a 1 year warranty too!
https://dialedhobbies.com/srt-ch7012...l-servo-detail
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