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dR. hOOK · 01-09-2009, 05:30 PM

I was wondering if you could use the bent axial lower links on the SWX chassis? Or do you have to use the one's that are supplied with the kit? I am asking because I want to know if they are gonna be too long for this chassis & stretch the wheelbase out more than comp spec?

2JSC · 01-09-2009, 05:39 PM

No you cannont use the bent links. Like you said, they will push the wheelbase out too far. You can make a smaller skid plate and then possible use them, but you'd be defeating the purpose behind the design of the SWX.

cfox109 · 01-09-2009, 05:40 PM

With my experience those bent links make the wheel base to long.

NM 2jsc beet me to it. You can make your own bent links as well

dR. hOOK · 01-09-2009, 10:10 PM

Ahh damn! I was hoping that you could use them. Then what other type of narrow chassis can you use with the bent lower links? Or does any aftermarket comp chassis work with the bent lower links? :?

life_livin · 01-09-2009, 10:13 PM

theres chassis that will except the axial bent links but they wont be as good as the swx IMO just if you want bent links that bad pick up some all thread and break line and make your own (or durlin)

DiEzel · 01-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Curious as to why you HAVE to have bent lower links ?

DHRacer · 01-09-2009, 11:18 PM

You could use bent links. But first off you dont need them. Second if you do go to them you need to make them the same eye to eye as the stock links. Delrin if i spelled that right. Had a little to much fun at the bar with JD

dR. hOOK · 01-10-2009, 10:31 AM

Because I have the ARTR & want to utilize the bent lower links. I just purchased ones for the front not too long ago & was thinking about picking up a SWX chassis & just swapping everything over. But since you guys say it's not compatible with the SWX then what is the point of getting it. I just like using the bent lower links for the extra clearance.

tanmonster · 01-10-2009, 12:13 PM

If you get the right drill bit and tap you can just cut the bent links to the length you need. Just retap the link where you cut it off and put the rodend on. However, delrin (also called Acetal plastic) will not stick to the rocks like aluminum. Search delrin links to get examples.

dR. hOOK · 01-10-2009, 03:56 PM

okay thanks guys for the info!

01-09-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
dR. hOOK Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 84	Bent links in SWX? I was wondering if you could use the bent axial lower links on the SWX chassis? Or do you have to use the one's that are supplied with the kit? I am asking because I want to know if they are gonna be too long for this chassis & stretch the wheelbase out more than comp spec?

01-09-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
cfox109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch Posts: 252	With my experience those bent links make the wheel base to long. NM 2jsc beet me to it. You can make your own bent links as well Last edited by cfox109; 01-09-2009 at 05:43 PM. Reason: i got beat

01-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#2
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	No you cannont use the bent links. Like you said, they will push the wheelbase out too far. You can make a smaller skid plate and then possible use them, but you'd be defeating the purpose behind the design of the SWX.

01-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
dR. hOOK Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 84	Ahh damn! I was hoping that you could use them. Then what other type of narrow chassis can you use with the bent lower links? Or does any aftermarket comp chassis work with the bent lower links? :?

01-09-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
life_livin Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: looking for sponsors Posts: 462	theres chassis that will except the axial bent links but they wont be as good as the swx IMO just if you want bent links that bad pick up some all thread and break line and make your own (or durlin)

01-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#6
DiEzel RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alpine,CA Posts: 1,258	Curious as to why you HAVE to have bent lower links ?

01-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#7
DHRacer Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 12	You could use bent links. But first off you dont need them. Second if you do go to them you need to make them the same eye to eye as the stock links. Delrin if i spelled that right. Had a little to much fun at the bar with JD

01-10-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
dR. hOOK Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 84	Because I have the ARTR & want to utilize the bent lower links. I just purchased ones for the front not too long ago & was thinking about picking up a SWX chassis & just swapping everything over. But since you guys say it's not compatible with the SWX then what is the point of getting it. I just like using the bent lower links for the extra clearance.

01-10-2009, 12:13 PM	#9
tanmonster Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: yes Posts: 182	If you get the right drill bit and tap you can just cut the bent links to the length you need. Just retap the link where you cut it off and put the rodend on. However, delrin (also called Acetal plastic) will not stick to the rocks like aluminum. Search delrin links to get examples.

01-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#10
dR. hOOK Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 84	okay thanks guys for the info!

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