rocpede4x4
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Thank you KingKlod for the help. Those shock/ lower mounts are awsome,
when I drill link rods I use a pilot bushing, you can buy a set of 3 for under 20 bucks, 1/4'' rod 5/16 rod and 3/8ths rod
Just pop it over the end of your link rod and run a #39 drill through it. Then after you can drill to a larger size if needed.
http://www.crawlerinnovations.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=282&category_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80
Just pop it over the end of your link rod and run a #39 drill through it. Then after you can drill to a larger size if needed.
http://www.crawlerinnovations.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=282&category_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80
rocpede4x4
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^^ I have the 1/4" drill link bushing for when I make my links
Drum roll please................
I pulled another late night last night putting this thing together. It is looking mighty fine! I ran out of M3 locknuts, so I'll need to place an order for more of those and I'll need to order some longer M3 SST fasteners for my 4-link connections. Overall, it went together as planned. I hope you all like the looks of things and the pics. Enjoy!
I pulled another late night last night putting this thing together. It is looking mighty fine! I ran out of M3 locknuts, so I'll need to place an order for more of those and I'll need to order some longer M3 SST fasteners for my 4-link connections. Overall, it went together as planned. I hope you all like the looks of things and the pics. Enjoy!
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rocpede4x4
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It is coming out really awsome, can't wait to see action pics w/ a vid too.
Lower links
Last night I did a little more tinkering. I was actuating the suspension and noticed I had some binding. I looked around to find what was going on, and I found that by mounting the lower links on the inside of the chassis the geometry layout allowed for rubbing on the link ends. So I switched the mounting location to the outside of the chassis, and it is smoother now.
Last night I did a little more tinkering. I was actuating the suspension and noticed I had some binding. I looked around to find what was going on, and I found that by mounting the lower links on the inside of the chassis the geometry layout allowed for rubbing on the link ends. So I switched the mounting location to the outside of the chassis, and it is smoother now.
Ball Racing
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You can keep the links on the inside if you use longer bolts, and add a nut against the frame, then put the link on, or use a cone washer.
I've used the conical washers before, but I have never used them with Traxxas ends. I thought I wouldn't need them since the Traxxas ends have the balls with built in stand offs. Have you all used that combo before(stand off balls & conical washers)?
~KK~
HawnMT
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I don't know if I've ever used conical washers but I have used small spacers and even small nuts to gain a little more stand off distance.
Turboshadow
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Looks really good man! Im still in the planning stages of a similar build. First thing I have designed in a cad program since high school! But Im building more of a scale type basher frame that uses plate cut to look like frame rails. Wont be a full on scale build but going for a chassis that is a throwback to when monsters were still built on factory frames. I will also be cutting my side plates out on a scroll saw so they wont look near as pretty as yours, haha. I do have a question if you dont mind, how wide is your chassis from outside of plate to outside of plate? That number will save me a ton of mockup time as I am working in 2D.
Ball Racing
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Use as many combos as you need. Washers, nuts, sleeves, whatever..
KingClod27
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looking very good....I love the stance..awesome build
E-tray, servo mount, & rear steer lockout
I did some fabricating yesterday and knocked out the electronics tray, servo mount, and rear steer lockout. Not too much trouble fabricating these up. Pretty straight forward. First picture shows all three parts.
Top view of tray installed.....
Bottom view of tray installed....
I am going to try to install the servo mount and lockout sometime this weekend. Then it will be steering links next..
~KK~
I did some fabricating yesterday and knocked out the electronics tray, servo mount, and rear steer lockout. Not too much trouble fabricating these up. Pretty straight forward. First picture shows all three parts.
Top view of tray installed.....
Bottom view of tray installed....
I am going to try to install the servo mount and lockout sometime this weekend. Then it will be steering links next..
~KK~
rocpede4x4
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The new mounts and lock out came out nice.