I'm not sure where your finding your info but the only issue I have ever come across with flm is..... the flm lcg chassis having a weak point that has now been corrected. As far as the extended chassis (which most of us have and chipmonk I believe has ordered) has no issues. Its a beefy chassis. The UE stuff is overrated and built strong don't get me wrong but usually ppl who buy that stuff use it for shelf queens. I beat the hell out of this truck and very little has broken if at all. The chassis is still stout. There is many who do this flm build and I can see many of those don't actually run that truck like its built. I my self can say I do. On a second note the UE stuff is way too hard to find, why waste the time.