{"product_id":"fsae-tripod-18-tooth-lightning-series","title":"FSAE Tripod - 18 Tooth Lightning Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRE Lightning Series 18T FSAE Tripod System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact FSAE tripod driveline system for lighter uprights, smaller integrated hub housings, and modern EV packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Race Engineering has supported Formula SAE drivetrains since the early days of chain-drive differentials, tripod halfshafts, and integrated FSAE hub packages. The \u003cstrong\u003eLightning Series 18T FSAE Tripod System\u003c\/strong\u003e is our next-generation compact tripod package, designed specifically around the needs of modern Formula SAE and Formula Student cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning Series is not a generic automotive joint repackaged for student racing. It is a TRE-designed 18-tooth tripod system built around our experiences with teams and supported by TRE shafts, housings, CAD, grease, boots, and drivetrain design guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller joint envelope enables lighter, more compact housings and opens the door to integrated wheel hub\/tripod designs around smaller bearing packages — including 55 mm ID bearing layouts where legacy systems often forced larger packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 18-tooth FSAE tripod architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller joint and housing envelope than legacy 20T FSAE tripod packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables compact integrated hub\/tripod housing designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 55 mm ID bearing-based corner packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased articulation margin versus the previous TRE FSAE tripod package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around FSAE EV and lightweight IC car packaging constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching TRE halfshafts, housings, boots, grease, and CAD support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened steel forged body with 52100 bearing steel tripod rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by Taylor Race Engineering design experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lightning Series\u003c\/strong\u003e system was developed because the tripod joint often defines the entire rear-corner package. A large tripod does not just make the joint heavier — it requires a larger tulip, larger hub, larger bearing, larger upright, and potentially more difficult brake or sprocket packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reducing the tripod package size, Lightning Series gives teams more freedom to design compact rear corners without giving up the serviceability and plunge behavior that make tripod joints attractive for Formula SAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightning Series is intended for Formula SAE and Formula Student driveline systems using short halfshafts, integrated hub\/tulip housings, splined stub axle\/hub systems, chain-drive differentials, compact EV powertrains, and lightweight rear-corner assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best efficiency and life, teams should still keep halfshaft angles as low as practical and confirm plunge through full bump, droop, roll, and steer\/compliance conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/6761\/9875\/files\/TRE_Tripod_Lightning_18T-Articulating_Packaging_Model.STEP?v=1785803309\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSTEP File Download\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFile includes example geometry for machining your own housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Race Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55411372097827,"sku":"02002011","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/6761\/9875\/files\/IMG_0261.jpg?v=1725289555","url":"https:\/\/www.taylor-race.com\/products\/fsae-tripod-18-tooth-lightning-series","provider":"Taylor Race Engineering","version":"1.0","type":"link"}