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ubbb69 · 07-06-2009, 09:57 PM

Well i have been playin with the dremel again. I think when i get done i will be happy with it though. About the only major thing i need to do is limit the shocks to 3" so i can stand them up more. Also i need to replace the dig internals, just waitin on the postman. Well here goes i hope you like it.

It is a work in progress.

bigflex · 07-06-2009, 10:23 PM

That's a NARROW Slingshot!

hope you can get it to working they way you want it.

RustlerHustler · 07-06-2009, 10:44 PM

Do your upper and lower links hit against each other? It looks like at the slightest flex they would hit each other limiting your flex.

ubbb69 · 07-06-2009, 11:07 PM

These pics are at full flex. As you can see there is not binding and it is smooth all the way to shock bottom.

Code454 · 07-06-2009, 11:11 PM

you hould try to get chassis braces in there, but ya super narrow, hope it works keep us posted

ubbb69 · 07-06-2009, 11:13 PM

Some specs. Jato yellow springs front green rear 30wt oil. Out to out of chassie is 2". Also the upper and lower mounts are exactly the same as before i cut it. If you take a stock slingshot and measure the upper links when they are inside it is around 2" at the narowest spot. All the geometry is basicly the same as stock i just have less skid to pull over the rocks. I am at 12.5 wb and i am guessing 3" belly clearance. Stifners will be added after i pull it apart to repaint and get new hardware. Right now i just mocked it up to see if it will work

chad30w · 07-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Looking good i hope you get those shocks to work out better than what i am?

I'm not really liking them right now, back to the coloring board cause i can't draw for sh!t.....LOl

bigflex · 07-06-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

Looking good i hope you get those shocks to work out better than what i am?

I'm not really liking them right now, back to the coloring board cause i can't draw for sh!t.....LOl

what is the problem with the shocks? IE to slow, to firm?

ubbb69 · 07-06-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigflex

what is the problem with the shocks? IE to slow, to firm?

Hey chad big sent me a pm saying to drill the pistons out to 1/8" which i did one to test. It works so much better now thanks. I only drilled one hole though just to see.

chad30w · 07-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Me too......I drilled one in fronts two in rears just to see I really think my problem is i need to lay them down more to get more travel

ubbb69 · 07-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Yeah your last rig had alot if i remember right. I always stick to about a soda can. Seems to work well after i got used to it. I am still up in the air on what elecs to use and i hate to buy wheels in ax offset when soon it will have berg axles if i like it. I think i may try tekin just for the better drag brake.

jpboy · 07-07-2009, 06:13 AM

i got some wheels for you bro

DARKHORSE · 07-07-2009, 06:58 AM

It will never work.

ubbb69 · 07-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpboy

i got some wheels for you bro

You are the man.

And none of my rigs ever work.

ubbb69 · 07-09-2009, 10:51 AM

Decided to use the tekin in my berg so this rig is going to get a sidewinder. I am going to tear down and repaint it. As soon as i get it back together ill post it up.

93yoda · 07-09-2009, 11:48 AM

Let us know how you like the sidewinder I'm waiting for mine to show up

07-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
ubbb69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eatin at the Y! Posts: 453	One of a kind Slingshot Well i have been playin with the dremel again. I think when i get done i will be happy with it though. About the only major thing i need to do is limit the shocks to 3" so i can stand them up more. Also i need to replace the dig internals, just waitin on the postman. Well here goes i hope you like it. It is a work in progress. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: With my family Posts: 2,751	That's a NARROW Slingshot! hope you can get it to working they way you want it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 10:44 PM	#3
RustlerHustler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ukiah Posts: 377	Do your upper and lower links hit against each other? It looks like at the slightest flex they would hit each other limiting your flex. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#4
ubbb69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eatin at the Y! Posts: 453	These pics are at full flex. As you can see there is not binding and it is smooth all the way to shock bottom. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#5
Code454 Hateraide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC Posts: 1,555	you hould try to get chassis braces in there, but ya super narrow, hope it works keep us posted Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#6
ubbb69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eatin at the Y! Posts: 453	Some specs. Jato yellow springs front green rear 30wt oil. Out to out of chassie is 2". Also the upper and lower mounts are exactly the same as before i cut it. If you take a stock slingshot and measure the upper links when they are inside it is around 2" at the narowest spot. All the geometry is basicly the same as stock i just have less skid to pull over the rocks. I am at 12.5 wb and i am guessing 3" belly clearance. Stifners will be added after i pull it apart to repaint and get new hardware. Right now i just mocked it up to see if it will work Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#7
chad30w TEAM BWD Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 873	Looking good i hope you get those shocks to work out better than what i am? I'm not really liking them right now, back to the coloring board cause i can't draw for sh!t.....LOl Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#10
chad30w TEAM BWD Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 873	Me too......I drilled one in fronts two in rears just to see I really think my problem is i need to lay them down more to get more travel Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-06-2009, 11:48 PM	#11
ubbb69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eatin at the Y! Posts: 453	Yeah your last rig had alot if i remember right. I always stick to about a soda can. Seems to work well after i got used to it. I am still up in the air on what elecs to use and i hate to buy wheels in ax offset when soon it will have berg axles if i like it. I think i may try tekin just for the better drag brake. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-07-2009, 06:13 AM	#12
jpboy 1977 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Herky Posts: 60	i got some wheels for you bro Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-07-2009, 06:58 AM	#13
DARKHORSE Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,325	It will never work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-09-2009, 10:51 AM	#15
ubbb69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eatin at the Y! Posts: 453	Decided to use the tekin in my berg so this rig is going to get a sidewinder. I am going to tear down and repaint it. As soon as i get it back together ill post it up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-09-2009, 11:48 AM	#16
93yoda Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cameron Park Posts: 69	Let us know how you like the sidewinder I'm waiting for mine to show up Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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