A Complete Guide to Boom Racing BRX PHAT™ Axles
The BRX PHAT™ axle ecosystem supports:
- Straight Axle
- Center Pumpkin Axle
- Offset Pumpkin Axle
- Portal Axle
- Pass-Thru Axle

Built Around Interchangeability
The BRX PHAT™ axle platform was designed around one core principle: adaptability.
Instead of separate axle systems for every application, the BRX PHAT™ ecosystem shares a wide range of compatible components across multiple configurations. Builders can mix and match parts depending on the vehicle, terrain, or driving style they want to achieve.
This modular approach allows the platform to evolve alongside your build.
Straight Axle

Straight axles are the foundation of the BRX PHAT™ platform. Designed for scale realism, durability, and predictable handling, they are ideal for traditional trail trucks and scale builds.
Available in BRX70, BRX80, and BRX90 widths, the system supports a wide range of body styles and chassis setups.
Features include:
- AR44-style triangular keyed gears available in standard, overdrive, and underdrive ratios
- Reversed-cut rear gears for counter-rotating driveshafts
- BADASS™ heavy-duty steel universal driveshafts
- High steering angle geometry
- Realistic scale dimensions
- Weighted cast alloy housings for a lower center of gravity
- Durable construction for heavy hardbody trucks
- Compatible with linked and leaf sprung suspensions
- Reversible bevel gear positions
- Detachable truss and link mounts
- Adjustable caster angles
- Removable third member for 6x6 and 8x8 pass-thru configurations
- High pinion angle design for improved clearance
Specifications

List of the widths and weight information with part numbers for each axle.
| Axle Type | Straight Part # | Width (pin-to-pin) | Weight | Portal Part # | Width (pin-to-pin) | Weight |
| BRX90 Front | BRD9022 | 176mm | 290g | BRPT9022 | 188mm | 322g |
| BRX90 Rear | BRD9023 | 176mm | 220g | BRPT9023 | 188mm | 262g |
| BRX90 Pass-Thru | BRX026623 | 176mm | 200g | — | — | — |
| BRX80 Front | BRD8022 | 162mm | 277g | BRPT8022 | 174mm | 320g |
| BRX80 Rear | BRD8023 | 162mm | 205g | BRPT8023 | 174mm | 256g |
| BRX70 Front | BRLC7022 | 149mm | 260g | BRPT7022 | 160mm | 306g |
| BRX70 Rear | BRLC7023 | 146mm | 198g | BRPT7023 | 160mm | 248g |
Note that all of the above axles come with standard rotational gears, while BRX01 and BRX02 replacement rear axles (part numbers not listed above) come with reversed gears.
Offset Pumpkin Configurations
The offset BRX PHAT™ axle system expands the platform further with offset differential housings for improved scale realism and driveline alignment on specific vehicle platforms.
The offset system includes:
- Reversible offset differential housings
- Dedicated BADASS™ offset universal driveshafts
- Aluminum upper link truss system
- Compatibility across BRX70, BRX80, and BRX90 straight axles
- Conversion parts for existing center pumpkin axles
Offset pumpkins are especially useful for builds requiring more realistic driveline placement and scale accuracy.
Portal Axle Configurations
For builders looking for increased ground clearance and enhanced crawling capability, full portal axles and portal conversions are currently available for straight, center pumpkin axles.
Portal axles provide:
- 15mm or 0.59" additional axle clearance
- Reduced drivetrain torque load
- Improved obstacle capability
- Enhanced technical crawling performance
- Hardened steel gears
- Four machined heavy-duty steel gears for strength and durability
- Reverse gear compatibility for rear axle setups
- Anti-twist steel brackets for 0° and 10° caster configurations

Pass Thru Axle Configurations
Pass-thru configuration parts and complete axles are both available, designed for multi axle trucks and specialty builds.

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Pass-thru axles allow drivetrain power to continue through the axle assembly, making them ideal for:
- 6x6 and 8x8 trucks
- Heavy utility builds
- Military style platforms
- Custom multi axle projects

The rear axle on a multi axle truck requires a unique third member design. Unlike a standard high-pinion third member, it uses a center-pinion output with a proprietary AR44-style helical-cut axle gear set (#BRX026615KIT).
Linked and Leaf Sprung Compatibility
The BRX PHAT™ ecosystem was designed to work across multiple suspension architectures.
Compatible configurations include:
- 4-link suspension
- Leaf sprung setups
- Panhard configurations
- Servo-on-axle
- High clearance link systems
- Hybrid linked and leaf sprung suspensions
- Custom chassis configurations

Builders can tailor the axle setup to match the realism and performance goals of their project. Leaf spring retainers and shackles are available in different lengths to suit your custom builds.
Optional BRX PHAT™ Axle Accessories
A wide range of optional tuning and upgrade parts improve durability, weight bias, driveline setup, steering response, and scale realism.
Available upgrades and accessories include:
Weight Tuning
- brass knuckles
- brass lockouts
- additional adjustable knuckle brass weights
- brass portal weights
Drivetrain Tuning
- OD/UD gears
- offset conversion
Scale Realism & Performance
- brake disc hexes
- trusses (centered/offset)
- link mounts
- XT diff cover
- stainless steel skid plate

These optional components allow builders to fine tune weight distribution, steering response, driveline configuration, clearance, and overall performance while maintaining compatibility across the BRX PHAT™ ecosystem.
Front or Rear Steering Link Setup
Different knuckle arm options are available to suit both front and behind-the-axle steering link setups, allowing you to configure the axle for your preferred steering geometry and chassis layout. Compatible with both front and behind-the-axle applications for added versatility in custom builds.

Shared Components Across the Ecosystem
One of the biggest advantages of the BRX PHAT™ ecosystem is shared component compatibility.
Many parts are interchangeable across multiple axle configurations, including:
- Ring and pinion gears
- BADASS™ universal driveshafts
- Steering components
- Wheel hubs and hexes
- Brass upgrades
- Bearings and hardware
- Suspension mounting components
This allows builders to upgrade or reconfigure their rigs without replacing complete axle assemblies.
Built to Evolve
The BRX PHAT™ ecosystem continues to expand with new configurations, upgrade parts, and tuning options.
Whether building a scale expedition truck, heavy hardbody crawler, competition style rig, or multi axle utility vehicle, the platform was engineered to be future-proof and compatible across the BRX lineup.
The BRX PHAT™ axle platform is more than just an axle. It is a modular scale performance system built to adapt, evolve, and grow with your build.
Which PHAT axle is right for your build?
- BRX70 → narrow scale builds
- BRX80 → traditional scale width
- BRX90 → wider heavy hardbody builds
- Straight → realism and lower CG
- Portal → maximum clearance
- Offset → realistic driveline layouts
- Pass-thru → multi axle trucks

FAQ
What are the differences between the red colored pumpkin and the black one?
The red pumpkin complete axles feature CNC machined C-hubs, knuckles, and lockouts, while the black pumpkin axles use cast components instead. Black pumpkin axles come standard on most BRX kits.
Machined parts offer higher strength and durability, while cast parts provide additional weight down low for improved center of gravity. Both setups have their own advantages depending on the build and driving style.
Below is one of the earlier videos when the BRX70 axles first released. Enjoy!
To browse the BRX PHAT Axle catalogue, visit:
https://www.boomracing.com/all-phat-axle-parts?sort=p.date_added&order=DESC
ByJason Tsang
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