I have read about the last 100 pages or so on pinning the top shaft and the chassis brace starting somewhere in the 560 range. I have read the pinning posts and instructions from 1Fastpede and seen the pics from Vegatron75 and all the various post from CraigMBA, Coyoteslash, just everyone. I have made my own chassis brace using all your help. Thanks all. I have been running the MTK clutch baskets version 1 (was my first upgrade. I bought this when Mac first posted this "wonder part") It helps tons but just need more.
***BTW...Mac the Knife's clutch basket kicks a$$. Props to him for introducing it and shame on those copycats trying to profit on his ingenuity.***
Anyway I am now ready to jump into the pinned world and hopefully get a renewed love of my SC10 4x4. Tired of seeing Losi's sky over me in the triples as I double/single. Then leave me eating clay coming out of corners. I have some questions:
How hard (hardened material wise) is the top shaft to drill thru? I don't have a press and will using a vise and be holding a steady hand. Will I be breaking bits or does it drill fairly easily? Love RCTECH for all the help I find here. I don't post very often so sorry for the long winded post.

I'm eager to prey on unsuspecting Losi's.