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big_boss · 06-28-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

I was having some issues figuring out the right link setup for the front uppers as well. i decided to run the front side on top of the plate, and just increase the bend in the links so that I can gain more clearacne regarding the binding issue when the suspendsion flexs. Plus it seemed to help with the caster. Beside tyhe bind issue, the uppers seemed like they were too long and clocked the axle more than I would like. Increasing the bend andle of the links cured both problems.

How do you bend the links if I may ask ?
Would shortening the links achieve the same ?

TSK · 06-28-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by big_boss

How do you bend the links if I may ask ?
Would shortening the links achieve the same ?

First off, I wanted to increase the bend since I am running my front uppers on top of the link plate to clear my BTA. Simply shortening the links would help with the caster but wouldn't have freed up the bind much.

To bend the links I used a heat gun. I did however bolt the links together (via the rod ends) and bent them at the same time to iensure I got an even bend in the two links. You'll know when you've heated it enough because the memory in the delrin will begin to want to straighten out the rod on its own.

big_boss · 06-29-2009, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the reply.
Once the correct heat range is reached the links want to straighten, so I should bend them to my liking and stick them in a vise until they cool off ?
will that work?

billet works · 06-29-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by big_boss

Thanks for the reply.
Once the correct heat range is reached the links want to straighten, so I should bend them to my liking and stick them in a vise until they cool off ?
will that work?

If you want to change the bend, hold one end in a vise, heat until it shines, bend to your desired angle, and remove heat source. Hold at your desired bend for 15-20 seconds after removing heat and it will be cool enough to let it go and hold it's new angle.

hellbentrodder · 07-08-2009, 05:52 AM

Hey Don, How did you mount your body? I don't see any posts.

C_Money · 07-08-2009, 08:01 AM

what body is that in the first pics?

bigflex · 07-08-2009, 09:20 AM

he is running a very trimmed axial XC-1 body!

Tanis · 07-08-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

he is running a very trimmed axial SC1 body!

That would be XC-1 :-P

team3six · 07-08-2009, 10:06 AM

He'll be running another one too once I finish painting it.

bigflex · 07-08-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanis

That would be XC-1 :-P

yeah thats it. DUH

Thanks for keeping me straight Tanis!

K Riccardi · 07-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Can we get some pix without the lid on it. I am having some issues getting mine to climb like I think it should. Just looking for some Ideas on link placement.

Tanis · 07-08-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

Thanks for keeping me straight Tanis!

Anytime, and thanks for sending Greg to school me at Donner, with his tons of belly clearance

bigflex · 07-08-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanis

Anytime, and thanks for sending Greg to school me at Donner, with his tons of belly clearance

No problem bud any time. I told you that setup works good.

You didn't do to shabby though. 12th is pretty good. Thats what i got in 2.2 at State.

tpnitro · 07-10-2009, 01:15 PM

Hey, Don, I've just got my SSS today, what should I use to assemble the links? what kind of ball-ends?

and are the white tubes come with the chassis suppose to be cutted by myself in order to fit?

HiloDB1 · 07-10-2009, 01:19 PM

You use the large revo rod ends
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHGB7&P=ML
The spacers provided you can do whatever you want. I used them to space out the chassis braces to clear the trans.

tpnitro · 07-10-2009, 02:26 PM

hmm, thx, I'll go look for them...

and another thing is, are the chassis suppose to bend to fit axle?

team3six · 07-10-2009, 03:05 PM

Later on tonight in my thread i'll post a little info for the newbs to the SSS to check out. some people have differances of how to set theirs up. but with the help of alot of people here I was able to get it somewhat dialed in. I still have some more building to do but it will help alot with the understanding.

Tanis · 07-10-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

No problem bud any time. I told you that setup works good.

You didn't do to shabby though. 12th is pretty good. Thats what i got in 2.2 at State.

It was really cool hanging out with Greg, what a fun fella

Glad he's a teammate

07-08-2009, 09:20 AM	#227
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	he is running a very trimmed axial XC-1 body! Last edited by bigflex; 07-08-2009 at 10:49 AM.

06-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#223
big_boss Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 228	Thanks for the reply. Once the correct heat range is reached the links want to straighten, so I should bend them to my liking and stick them in a vise until they cool off ? will that work?

07-08-2009, 05:52 AM	#225
hellbentrodder Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cotati Posts: 704	Hey Don, How did you mount your body? I don't see any posts.

07-08-2009, 08:01 AM	#226
C_Money Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lebanon Posts: 386	what body is that in the first pics?

07-08-2009, 10:06 AM	#229
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	He'll be running another one too once I finish painting it.

07-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#231
K Riccardi Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sykesville MD Posts: 437	Can we get some pix without the lid on it. I am having some issues getting mine to climb like I think it should. Just looking for some Ideas on link placement.

07-10-2009, 01:15 PM	#234
tpnitro Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	Hey, Don, I've just got my SSS today, what should I use to assemble the links? what kind of ball-ends? and are the white tubes come with the chassis suppose to be cutted by myself in order to fit?

07-10-2009, 01:19 PM	#235
HiloDB1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hilo Posts: 458	You use the large revo rod ends http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHGB7&P=ML The spacers provided you can do whatever you want. I used them to space out the chassis braces to clear the trans.

07-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#236
tpnitro Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	hmm, thx, I'll go look for them... and another thing is, are the chassis suppose to bend to fit axle?

07-10-2009, 03:05 PM	#237
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	Later on tonight in my thread i'll post a little info for the newbs to the SSS to check out. some people have differances of how to set theirs up. but with the help of alot of people here I was able to get it somewhat dialed in. I still have some more building to do but it will help alot with the understanding.

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