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Just out of curiosity: I would assume that titanium axles take longer to break, than normal steel axles once you are actually down to the axle. (Like in the Titanium Indys or the Thunder Titanium Lights). Can anyone report on this?
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I went through a pair of the first titanium Indys and I will say the titanium axel felt super sticky to the point where I didn't even enjoy grinding on them. This is actually backed up in the density of the metals.
Titanium is around 4.5 g/cm3
Steel is around 8.05 g/cm3
So where it is lighter, once you hit the axel they scream to a halt. With that said, I loved those trucks up until they hit the axels.
To add to the topic, I absolutely love the grind on my trucks, once they’re well and proper “into” the axle.
For me, trucks are at their best when they’re on their last legs. Not to mention, my standard, cast, team issue Thunders now weigh less than even the lightest production truck available, thanks to all of the material that has been removed.
Worth noting though: Ive only ever run the standard steel axles, so I can’t comment on them titanium jawns.