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billj · 09-07-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PipeDreams

The lack of bushings in the LD kit is why I didn't get it... Decided I can make it myself if I have to go out and buy things... What size bit did you guys use to drill for bushings?

I didnt have a metric bit, so i used 11/64 bit. its snug, maybe alittle reaming. The main reason i got the LD kit was the 4-link battery/servo plate. The link works ok, just have to make sure your bolts are not too tight. Even with the bushings there is some slop. Im just living with it, until i find a better way to bolt it all up.

nick344 · 09-07-2010, 05:33 PM

Nice rig!

billj · 09-07-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nick344

Nice rig!

Thanks

billj · 09-08-2010, 01:37 PM

well tried something new with the LD bta. I tried these thrust bearings, we will have to see how they hold up. With the axial flanged bushing and the thrust bearings, im able to tighten the bolts more.Thus reducing alot of the slop in the steering. Im just curious as to how much abuse these bearings will take?

From the top of the bolt to the bottom,it goes 3mm washer-rodend-3mm washer-flange bushing-Ld link-thrust bearing-knuckle-locknut.

the other side

DickyT · 09-08-2010, 01:55 PM

Nice thinking Bill, here is hoping it works

billj · 09-08-2010, 02:04 PM

Thanks Richard, im just worried about the bearings holding up. I have been known to be alittle rough on my truck

I learned that from the guys i crawl with. Boca Bearing has some that are $7 for 1 bearing

they might be sturdier. Only time will tell.

billj · 09-09-2010, 05:16 AM

I said it before, but ill say it again. Good luck to our three So. Fla guys going up to Nationals.

billj · 09-10-2010, 11:49 AM

I got tired of the big rats nest of extra wires on top going to my rx.

So i picked up this crimper and connectors, can never have too many tools.

This is my first time shortening wires. Actually wasnt all that difficult. And cut .3oz off the top of my rig.

C*H*U*D · 09-10-2010, 12:06 PM

I have to do that....where did you get the tools from?

billj · 09-10-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I have to do that....where did you get the tools from?

I just got them from a local hobby shop

Mine is still a little sloppy, but ill straighten them up later.

PipeDreams · 09-17-2010, 06:59 AM

Hey man I noticed you have bent front lowers... most guys seem to run straight front lowers... How do you like them bent? What's you link lengths?

billj · 09-17-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PipeDreams

Hey man I noticed you have bent front lowers... most guys seem to run straight front lowers... How do you like them bent? What's you link lengths?

I like my fronts bent, i think it might be personal preference. I dont have as much belly clearance as some of the moa's, so i need all the help i can get. I believe my fronts are 4 1/8 eye to eye, but im not there right now to measure.

cliffhanger007 · 09-17-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PipeDreams

Hey man I noticed you have bent front lowers... most guys seem to run straight front lowers... How do you like them bent? What's you link lengths?

Billj And DickyT run simular links DickyT links Front bent @10 deg lowers are 4 1/4" from eye to eye

rear is 5 1/16" from eye to eye with 25deg. bent that waht richard is running and thats what i'm going to work on today

PipeDreams · 09-17-2010, 09:30 AM

Cool. It looks like DickyT are straight in front. I saw the measurements in DickyT's build, I wonder how long that is before you bend? lol I'll be making some brake line and threaded rod lowers and delrin uppers for mine today too

DickyT · 09-17-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffhanger007

Billj And DickyT run simular links DickyT links Front bent @10 deg lowers are 4 1/4" from eye to eye

rear is 5 1/16" from eye to eye with 25deg. bent that waht richard is running and thats what i'm going to work on today

That was on my FF-4, my fastback runs straight fronts, I was loo lazy to make another bent set.

cliffhanger007 · 09-17-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DickyT

That was on my FF-4, my fastback runs straight fronts, I was loo lazy to make another bent set.

billj · 09-17-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PipeDreams

Cool. It looks like DickyT are straight in front. I saw the measurements in DickyT's build, I wonder how long that is before you bend? lol I'll be making some brake line and threaded rod lowers and delrin uppers for mine today too

You might think about metal uppers for the front. Delrin sure flexes alot during digs.

DickyT · 09-17-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by billj

You might think about metal uppers for the front. Delrin sure flexes alot during digs.

Agreed, after having my front fold under on a dig attempt at a state comp this year I went to aluminum uppers for the front to maintain some rigidity.

billj · 09-17-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DickyT

Agreed, after having my front fold under on a dig attempt at a state comp this year I went to aluminum uppers for the front to maintain some rigidity.

X2

I never had it that bad, but i followed DickyT's lead. Thats what are teammates are for.

DickyT · 09-17-2010, 10:53 AM

On a side note for those of you who went from an FF-4 to a Fastback, the chassis braces that came with the FF-4 make perfect sized upper front links on the Fastback if you are running a 4 link plate

09-08-2010, 02:04 PM	#86
billj I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl Posts: 2,128	Thanks Richard, im just worried about the bearings holding up. I have been known to be alittle rough on my truckI learned that from the guys i crawl with. Boca Bearing has some that are $7 for 1 bearing they might be sturdier. Only time will tell.

09-17-2010, 10:53 AM	#100
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	On a side note for those of you who went from an FF-4 to a Fastback, the chassis braces that came with the FF-4 make perfect sized upper front links on the Fastback if you are running a 4 link plate Last edited by DickyT; 09-17-2010 at 11:07 AM.

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09-07-2010, 05:33 PM	#82
nick344 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: athens Posts: 39	Nice rig!

09-08-2010, 01:37 PM	#84
billj I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl Posts: 2,128	well tried something new with the LD bta. I tried these thrust bearings, we will have to see how they hold up. With the axial flanged bushing and the thrust bearings, im able to tighten the bolts more.Thus reducing alot of the slop in the steering. Im just curious as to how much abuse these bearings will take? From the top of the bolt to the bottom,it goes 3mm washer-rodend-3mm washer-flange bushing-Ld link-thrust bearing-knuckle-locknut. the other side

09-08-2010, 01:55 PM	#85
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Nice thinking Bill, here is hoping it works

09-09-2010, 05:16 AM	#87
billj I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl Posts: 2,128	I said it before, but ill say it again. Good luck to our three So. Fla guys going up to Nationals.

09-10-2010, 11:49 AM	#88
billj I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl Posts: 2,128	I got tired of the big rats nest of extra wires on top going to my rx. So i picked up this crimper and connectors, can never have too many tools. This is my first time shortening wires. Actually wasnt all that difficult. And cut .3oz off the top of my rig.

09-10-2010, 12:06 PM	#89
CHU*D No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO Posts: 4,529	I have to do that....where did you get the tools from?

09-17-2010, 06:59 AM	#91
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Hey man I noticed you have bent front lowers... most guys seem to run straight front lowers... How do you like them bent? What's you link lengths?

09-17-2010, 09:30 AM	#94
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Cool. It looks like DickyT are straight in front. I saw the measurements in DickyT's build, I wonder how long that is before you bend? lol I'll be making some brake line and threaded rod lowers and delrin uppers for mine today too

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