Introducing the Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Portal Crawler Kit
Drivetrain
The VS4-10 Phoenix Portal is the first platform to feature the Vanquish Products VFD Twin transmission (patent pending) and F10 Portal Axles. This combination provides performance advantages never before offered in a scale kit of its kind. The VFD Twin incorporates Selectable Overdrive Shifting and a 3-position dig unit into one compact package. The molded F10 Portal Axles utilize a high clearance design which minimizes the size of the pumpkin and maximizes clearance around the C-hub and knuckle. Connecting the VFD Twin to the F10 Portal Axles are the ISD10 driveshafts. The ISD10 Driveshafts have machined CV style joints at each end with molded splined shafts between them for smooth and efficient performance.
- VFD Twin Transmission - Selectable Overdrive and Dig (Patent Pending)
- F10 Portal Axle Housings
- Offset Pumpkin Front Portal Axle
- Centered Pumpkin Rear Portal Axle
- Brass Inner Reinforcement Tubes
- Machined Portal Gears
- Universal-style front axle shafts
- Double Shear Shock Mounts
- Aluminum 12mm Hexes for 6mm output shafts
- ISD10 Driveshafts
VFD Twin Transmission
The VFD Twin Transmission (Patent Pending) kit is an evolution of the original VFD. Taking the same balance of performance, scale appearance, strength, and adding industry first features. The VFD Twin comes equipped with selectable overdrive and rear dig. Twin shifting transfer case utilizes replaceable bearing plates, a brass pivot for the shift arms, and chromoly shift slides. Borrowing from our proven Hurtz dig, the VFD twin shifting is smooth and reliable. On the fly overdrive shifting from 6.5% to 46% makes an immediate change to the driving characteristics and tuning options. The VFD Twin transmission places the motor forward and as low as possible. Compatible with 540 brushed and brushless motors*
- On the fly Selectable Overdrive
- Standard Overdrive 6.5%
- Selectable High Overdrive 46%
- Use Overdrive neutral position for 2WD (disengage front output)
- Dig with 3 Positions
- Slipper Clutch****
- Sintered Internal Gears
- Hardened Chromoly Shafts
- Molded VFD Twin Extended Skid Plate for Motor Protection
- Molded Battery and Electronic trays
- Full ball bearing transmission
- Sintered Shift arms with Brass pivot shift bushing
- Chromoly slide dogs for Overdrive and Dig shifting
- Scale Molded Transmission Housing
- Molded Bearing Plates
- Molded 6mm motor plate
- Molded Spur Gear Cover
- 32P 52T Spur and 15T Steel Pinion
- Silicone dust shields for shift arms***
F10 Portal Axles
The F10 Plastic Molded Portal axles benefit from Vanquish Product’s years of design experience in making the industry’s best aluminum axles. The molded F10 Portal axles feature an ultra rigid design with an integrated truss that ties both ends of the axle together, as well as brass inner reinforcement tubes to add more strength and provide some weight down low to the vehicle.
- Molded Plastic Axle housings
- Machined Chromoly Portal Gears
- Universal Style Axle Shafts
- 49 Degrees of Steering
- High Caster reinforced C-Hub
- High-Pinion Hypoid Machined Axle Gears (30/8)
- 6-Bolt Ring Gear and Spool
- 1.4:1 Portal Gear Ratio
- 6mm Output shafts with M5 wheel nut
- One-Piece Molded Bearing Retainers
- Adjustable Lower Shock Mounting Position
- Chromoly universal shafts
- Brass tube inserts
- Scale removable third member
- Machined aluminum red anodized rear fill cap with molded install tool
Chassis
Vanquish Products VS4-10 Chassis is made to provide you with a balance of scale looks and unhindered performance. The steel C-channel design provides scale detail, molded front and rear cross members fill the chassis rails in the highest stress locations for ultimate strength and provide features like dual servo mounts, winch line routing, and a fuel cell. The molded rock sliders come with a replaceable tapered outer portion that perfectly fits the Phoenix body. The VS4-10 chassis is developed to work with the VFD Twin transmission to keep the overdrive and dig servo low on the platform. The panhard mount on the chassis is made from machined aluminum to withstand the impacts of severe trail conditions. Molded shock towers capture the top of the 80mm Incision S8E Shocks in double shear for maximum support. Narrow molded front and rear bumpers maximize clearances while improving approach and departure angles.
- Heavy Duty High Clearance Steel C-Channel Frame Rails
- Molded Front Inner Fenders with integrated LED mounts
- Phoenix Molded Rock sliders
- Phoenix High Clearance Bumpers
- Integrated battery tray and electronic mounting positions
- VFD Twin Overdrive and Dig servo mounts
- Stainless Steel links
- Molded inner fenders with front body hinge and scale radiator mount
Suspension
The VS4-10 features Incision 80mm S8E shocks with larger 8mm bore aluminum threaded bodies, dual X-ring seals, locking preload collars, keyed spring cups, polished steel shock shafts, and machined pistons. The front 3-link with panhard suspension provides scale looks by keeping the servo out of sight, while still providing room for full suspension travel. The suspension pivots on a full set of stainless steel links to keep the weight down low with a smooth transition from the link to the rod ends.
SC8E Incision 80mm Shocks
Stainless Steel Links
Stainless Steel Pivot Balls
Stainless Steel offset lower shock pivot balls for tuning shock width at axle
S8E Scale Shocks
The Incision S8E Scale Shocks feature a larger 8mm bore for increased damping. The increased volume reduces internal shock pressures for longer seal life. Dual molded X-Ring lower shock cartridge provides more sealing surfaces than standard o-rings. Threaded shock bodies allow for a wide spring preload range. Offset lower shock pivot balls allow for greater flexibility for tuning shock angles.
- 8mm Bore Scale Shocks
- Threaded shock bodies
- Scale shock cap with steel pivot ball and bleeder screw
- Polished Shock shafts
- Dual X-Rings
Phoenix Body
- VRD1 Rear Cage
- 3-Piece Body Design
- Removable Bed Sides
- Headlight and Tail Light buckets
- Molded Grill
- Hinged Design
- Hidden body clips with quick release front pivot pin
- Full interior
- Molded details parts (Wipers, Gear shifter, Steering wheel)
- Wheels and Tires
- 1.9 Falken Wildpeak MT (2024 Updated version, noted on box).
- 1.9 Incision KMC KM233 Hex Beadlock Wheels
Specifications
- 1/10th Scale
- Falken Wildpeak MT 4.65” 1.9” tires
- 5.25:1 Axle Gear Ratio
- 15T Pinion
- 52T Spur Gear
- Overall Width: 250mm (9.84')
- Overall height: 250mm (9.84')
- Wheelbase: 313mm (12.3')
- Overall Front Ratio (Standard 6.5% OD): 53.7:1
- Overall Front Ratio (High 46% OD): 35.8:1
- Overall Rear Ratio: 57.2:1
- Average RTR weight (can vary with electronics): 6.5lbs (2.9kg)
- Front axle width pin to pin: 190mm (7.5')
- Rear axle width pin to pin: 188mm (7.35')
Includes
- Threadlock
- Grease
- 30wt Shock Oil
Required Electronics
- ESC
- 540 Motor
- Steering Servo (Vanquish 20mm servo horn recommended)
- Battery
- Transmitter and Receiver
Additional Electronics for VFD Twin Functionality
X2 Standard size servos for Dig and Selectable Overdrive (Standard or Low Profile)
X2 24mm servo horns
4 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
*Fits most 540 brushed and brushless motors
**Patent Pending
*** Transmission dust shield is not 100% element proof. Use access cover to regularly check transmission for debris and add grease as needed.
****Note: Proper adjustment of the slipper clutch is required with the VFD Twin transmission and sintered gears.
