Sledge Technology: Superior Chassis Strength
See the Technology Behind Sledge's Radical Toughness
Sledge® design priority #1 was to engineer the strongest 1/8 scale aluminum chassis. The triangulated chassis structure integrates a deep-formed aluminum plate with a multi-point truss system and the patent-pending full-length aluminum T-Bar. Sledge is strongest where it matters most.
Strengthening Ribs
Sledge’s strength begins with a thick precision-formed aluminum chassis plate. Strategically shaped ribs increase rigidity in high-stress areas to eliminate weak points. Special composite skid plates key into these ribs to reduce scraping and keep the chassis looking fresh.
Sledge’s strength begins with a thick precision-formed aluminum chassis plate. Strategically shaped ribs increase rigidity in high-stress areas to eliminate weak points. Special composite skid plates key into these ribs to reduce scraping and keep the chassis looking fresh.

Reinforced Edges
Sledge's chassis uses flanged edges to further increase stiffness. Typical 1/8 designs only use flanged edges on the straight side of the chassis to reduce cost and complexity. Sledge puts strength and durability first by using flanged edges all the way into the gearbox areas to create a full perimeter reinforced edge.
Sledge's chassis uses flanged edges to further increase stiffness. Typical 1/8 designs only use flanged edges on the straight side of the chassis to reduce cost and complexity. Sledge puts strength and durability first by using flanged edges all the way into the gearbox areas to create a full perimeter reinforced edge.

Heavy-Duty Support Trusses
The key to Sledge's unmatched chassis rigidity is providing strength from below as well as above. Front and rear support trusses increase stiffness from above by tying the chassis to a high-strength support system. The trusses attach the chassis plate to the bulkheads at six points with heavy-duty 4 mm screws. This strong triangulated design spreads impact forces across the entire structure to eliminate any weak points.
The key to Sledge's unmatched chassis rigidity is providing strength from below as well as above. Front and rear support trusses increase stiffness from above by tying the chassis to a high-strength support system. The trusses attach the chassis plate to the bulkheads at six points with heavy-duty 4 mm screws. This strong triangulated design spreads impact forces across the entire structure to eliminate any weak points.

Aluminum T-Bar Chassis Brace
The third element of Sledge’s innovative design is the patent pending extruded aluminum T-Bar. Designed from the very beginning as an integral part of the structure, the T-Bar keys directly into the bulkheads with incredibly tight tolerances. This allows the T-Bar to transfer shock loads directly to the reinforced bulkheads, rather than a single attachment screw. The unique shape of the T-Bar delivers cross-sectional stiffness no round tube can match.
The third element of Sledge’s innovative design is the patent pending extruded aluminum T-Bar. Designed from the very beginning as an integral part of the structure, the T-Bar keys directly into the bulkheads with incredibly tight tolerances. This allows the T-Bar to transfer shock loads directly to the reinforced bulkheads, rather than a single attachment screw. The unique shape of the T-Bar delivers cross-sectional stiffness no round tube can match.

Engineered. Tested. Built to a higher standard. The all-new Sledge is made to exceed your expectations for quality, toughness, and fun. The rock-solid chassis, massive steel drivetrain, ferocious 6s power, and race-inspired handling leave everything else in the dust.
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