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product_id: 148745660
title: "Upgraded Ender 3 v2 Ender 3 All Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder"
brand: "sovol"
price: "R408"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sovol"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/148745660-upgraded-ender-3-v2-ender-3-all-metal-extruder-aluminum
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region: South Africa
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# All-metal aluminum build for unmatched durability 40 Teeth Drive Gear for ultra-smooth filament feed DIY kit with clear instructions for easy installation Upgraded Ender 3 v2 Ender 3 All Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder

**Brand:** sovol
**Price:** R408
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your 3D printing with the extruder that means business!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Upgraded Ender 3 v2 Ender 3 All Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder by sovol
- **How much does it cost?** R408 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/148745660-upgraded-ender-3-v2-ender-3-all-metal-extruder-aluminum)

## Best For

- sovol enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sovol brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Material Mastery:** Supports PLA, ABS, TPU, Wood, PETG—expand your creative horizons without limits.
- • **Plug & Play DIY Upgrade:** Comes with detailed assembly guide—get your extruder upgraded in no time, no guesswork needed.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 5, CR-10 series and more—one upgrade to rule them all.
- • **Precision Feeding, Zero Jams:** 40-tooth drive gear ensures flawless filament grip and smooth extrusion every time.
- • **Built to Last, Built for Pros:** Robust all-metal aluminum construction outperforms fragile plastic extruders—upgrade your print game.

## Overview

The Upgraded Ender 3 v2 All Metal Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder is a premium replacement part designed for popular Creality 3D printers and compatible models. Featuring a durable aluminum build and a 40-tooth drive gear, it delivers smoother, more reliable filament feeding across multiple materials. Easy to install with included instructions, this extruder upgrade outperforms stock plastic parts, ensuring longer-lasting performance and professional-grade prints.

## Description

Buy Upgraded Ender 3 v2 Ender 3 All Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder | for Creality Ender 3 Pro/Ender 5/ CR-10 Series 3D Printer with 40 Teeth Drive Gear: 3D Printer Extruders - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: This is the one to get - Like a lot of others, my Voxelab Aquila's stock plastic extruder arm cracked not long after I got my printer. I printed a replacement arm, and that actually got me by for about 4 months, but that arm started to wear out and was causing unreliable extrusion too. I didn't really feel like I needed to upgrade to a dual gear, or even a direct drive set up for my PLA and PETG printing, so I started looking into the aluminum stock replacements. I've heard these can have issues of their own; the spring can be too stiff, bad hardware, no instructions, and the pivot spacer can be too short which keeps the arm from moving. I'm happy to report, this kit has none of those problems. The stock spring is working fine, parts are all well made and fit great, no problems with the hardware and fittings. Instructions consist of an exploded view drawing with the parts labeled, which was enough for me. If you really run into trouble, there are a bunch of videos out there, or just look at your stock extruder, it goes together the same way. I'd suggest assembling the roller to the arm first, then putting everything else together with the spring being last. So all in all, this is a great kit. I'm surprised a kit of machined and anodized parts like this can be sold for such a low price to be honest. I feel like maybe aside from the brass extruder gear, the rest of these parts should last the life of the printer. If you are shopping for one of these, and seeing about 30 different versions that look the same, just get this one and be done with it.
Review: Great upgrade! - Works very well for my ender 3 v2, extrudes nicely now

## Features

- The gray metal extruder is an original upgrade replacement part for Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro,Ender 5,CR-10, CR-10S, CR-10 S4, CR-10 S5, CR-10 Mini, CR-10S, CR-10 Plus.
- Works better than original plastic stock extruder, make loading filament much easier. Even smoother than the red metal extruder.
- Compatible with PLA/ABS/Wood/TPU/PTEG, 40 Teeth drive gear feeds the 1.75mm filament very smoothy.
- Easy to Install. The extruder diy kit comes with a instruction on how to put it together, which makes it more easy to install.
- 100% brand new. If you have any question, please let us know.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,369 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #70 in 3D Printer Extruders |
| Brand | Sovol |
| Color | Gray |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,103 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 0.08 kg |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Supported File Format | stl,obj,gcode |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sovol
- **Color:** Gray
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone
- **Item Weight:** 0.08 kg
- **Material:** Aluminum

## Images

![Upgraded Ender 3 v2 Ender 3 All Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51helsQuQEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The Ender 3 Pro now comes with the brass feeder gear flush-mounted to the stepper motor shaft with no extra clearance on top. Will this still work?**
A: It will not. The grub screw in the driven gear is meant to lock the onto the shaft of the stepper, which is too short to reach it. This kit moves the filament path much higher than the stock parts and it ends up being high enough that it is not possible to engage the drive gear even if you are able to remove the factory pressed, toothed, brass. Unless my ender 3 pro is abnormal and has a very short shaft on the extruded stepper, you would need to modify the other parts significantly if you were to use the original stepper.

**Q: Does this kit come with M3 screws? If so, what is the length of them?**
A: I used the screws i took out of the stock part and it worked good

**Q: Will this work with SV05?**
A: No, the extruder of SV05 is different from this.

**Q: Will this work with a Monoprice Mini V2?**
A: As long the Monoprice as the same stepper motor and is mounted the same as an Ender 3 or CR-10 then I don't see why it wouldn't.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the one to get
*by E***Y on June 14, 2023*

Like a lot of others, my Voxelab Aquila's stock plastic extruder arm cracked not long after I got my printer. I printed a replacement arm, and that actually got me by for about 4 months, but that arm started to wear out and was causing unreliable extrusion too. I didn't really feel like I needed to upgrade to a dual gear, or even a direct drive set up for my PLA and PETG printing, so I started looking into the aluminum stock replacements. I've heard these can have issues of their own; the spring can be too stiff, bad hardware, no instructions, and the pivot spacer can be too short which keeps the arm from moving. I'm happy to report, this kit has none of those problems. The stock spring is working fine, parts are all well made and fit great, no problems with the hardware and fittings. Instructions consist of an exploded view drawing with the parts labeled, which was enough for me. If you really run into trouble, there are a bunch of videos out there, or just look at your stock extruder, it goes together the same way. I'd suggest assembling the roller to the arm first, then putting everything else together with the spring being last. So all in all, this is a great kit. I'm surprised a kit of machined and anodized parts like this can be sold for such a low price to be honest. I feel like maybe aside from the brass extruder gear, the rest of these parts should last the life of the printer. If you are shopping for one of these, and seeing about 30 different versions that look the same, just get this one and be done with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great upgrade!
*by A***N on July 19, 2026*

Works very well for my ender 3 v2, extrudes nicely now

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy, low risk, and meaningful upgrade
*by A***Y on January 29, 2024*

My Creality CR6-SE got a clog and after changing the nozzle, it was performing very badly with under extrusion (thin filament and spongy, weak, and fragile. prints). I suspected the cheap plastic extruder was worn out, so I bought this relatively inexpensive metal extruder (silver, single drive). It was easy and low risk to install. After installing and putting on a new 0.4mm nozzle, my printer was back to printing very well. Very happy with the purchase, ease of install, and results. I'd highly recommend this upgrade if you have an older or plastic extruder. I can confirm this works perfectly with the CR6-SE.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-09-25*