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muddinscx · 12-12-2011, 05:56 PM

I have the swx chassis and the rod ends on my lower links, connecting to the chassis bind. Slight articulation, the rod end and the side plate of the chassis touch. It can't articulate over 1inch before the chassis starts diggin into the rod end. I used axial curved rod ends and they worked decent but it set my wheel base to a squeek under 13 inches which is too long for me. Any one else have this issue? If so, do you have a fix?

calikingcrawler · 12-12-2011, 06:33 PM

Use shorter links to get it to 12 1/2 inch WB. That way it is comp legal and can flex like it was designed to.

I assume you bought the chassis used or you would have the links that came with the chassis new. If you need to know the length of those links I am sure someone can help you out with that.

SINister · 12-12-2011, 06:55 PM

The original lowers where 74.5mm and the uppers where 60mm. It's been awhile but if I remember there was some extra space where the links mounted and I used a washer between the tvp and the links. I used axial and traxxas rod ends and never came close to rubbing the chassis. If you still have a problem post a pic so we can look at it. Here is a link to the original parts list - Axial Racing - AX10 Option Parts : AX30506 Benders Customs SWX Chassis Kit

Stormin2u · 12-12-2011, 07:10 PM

Can you clearance the area on the skid were it's binding? A file or Dremel should take care of something like that.

muddinscx · 12-12-2011, 07:29 PM

I bought the chassis kit from ckrc. I ran it for awhile with the 13" wheelbase but its a no go for me that way. The kit doesn't come with rod ends so I used them off some old links that I have and they are axials link ends.

Its not hitting the skid. Its hitting the chassis plates. You really can't grind it because its purty close to where the screw goes in to hold the link on. What rod ends would work better?

d34thw1sh · 12-12-2011, 07:47 PM

I'm running the SWX on my sporty and encountered the same problem. I fixed it by switching to the Axial bent rod ends. Even after replacing them I'm still at 12.5. I will post a pic if it would help?

calikingcrawler · 12-12-2011, 08:53 PM

That's what I was thinking. The chassis kit and links shouldn't put you anywhere near 13". Mine was a hair under 12.5".

Where are ur lower links mounted at the axle? Are they outside the mount were they are supposed to go? Also if they are mounted in the ears put the shock on the outer most and link on the inner most position. May help to.

muddinscx · 12-12-2011, 09:41 PM

I had them with the bend rod end, and a what I would call a "droop" axial link (during flex, the link would hit the shock cup and push it up) and the links ran to the outer side but between the ears like directed. It worked perfect with thoughs links but the wheelbase was too long. A pic would help

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Stormin2u · 12-13-2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddinscx

I bought the chassis kit from ckrc. I ran it for awhile with the 13" wheelbase but its a no go for me that way. The kit doesn't come with rod ends so I used them off some old links that I have and they are axials link ends.

Its not hitting the skid. Its hitting the chassis plates. You really can't grind it because its purty close to where the screw goes in to hold the link on. What rod ends would work better?

Anyway you could post a picture? I ran the chassis for three years and never had a problem, I just can't visualize the problem.

I ran big fat Revo rod ends with no binding.

muddinscx · 12-13-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Anyway you could post a picture? I ran the chassis for three years and never had a problem, I just can't visualize the problem.

I ran big fat Revo rod ends with no binding.

Yes ill try to get pics. I just took a dremel to the rod ends to make them thinner and it works better but now the ends are alittle weaker.

Stormin2u · 12-13-2011, 12:28 PM

Yeah a picture would be helpful, modifying or finding a rod end that won't bind is your best bet.

muddinscx · 12-13-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Yeah a picture would be helpful, modifying or finding a rod end that won't bind is your best bet.

Look at the rod ends. They are like touching the chassis and the rod ends have been shaved as much as possible.

And this is a shot of the link placement. Even with the links on the inner side of the links (between the ears) as you can see in the pic above, you can see it hits.

2006Shelby · 12-13-2011, 05:56 PM

Thats really weird because i have the exact same set up with shocks on outer and links on inner and mine dont even come close to hitting it almost looks like your side of the chasis are to long.

muddinscx · 12-13-2011, 08:42 PM

Yea it sucks that I can't run it how its "suppose" to be set up. Oh well, guess you can't win em all.

d34thw1sh · 12-13-2011, 11:00 PM

I have my links mounted on the inside of the axle tabs, that may be why mine isn't binding. I will shoot a picture of mine when I get a chance. My SWX was a bit of a pain to get tuned in, but now it is a beast of a sporty!

d34thw1sh · 12-13-2011, 11:04 PM

Here is a picture of my front lower link placement with my SWX. I have no bind with this configuration. Hope this helps!

muddinscx · 12-14-2011, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d34thw1sh

Here is a picture of my front lower link placement with my SWX. I have no bind with this configuration. Hope this helps!

I thought about doin that too. I just need to tinker with it more.

Stormin2u · 12-14-2011, 06:34 AM

I'd just clearance the inside of the skid and put a washer on the outside and your done. Don't change your link position on the axle it's good where it is.

12-12-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
muddinscx Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tri cities Posts: 582	swx chassis issues I have the swx chassis and the rod ends on my lower links, connecting to the chassis bind. Slight articulation, the rod end and the side plate of the chassis touch. It can't articulate over 1inch before the chassis starts diggin into the rod end. I used axial curved rod ends and they worked decent but it set my wheel base to a squeek under 13 inches which is too long for me. Any one else have this issue? If so, do you have a fix?

12-12-2011, 06:33 PM	#2
calikingcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Crawlifornia Posts: 1,941	Use shorter links to get it to 12 1/2 inch WB. That way it is comp legal and can flex like it was designed to. I assume you bought the chassis used or you would have the links that came with the chassis new. If you need to know the length of those links I am sure someone can help you out with that.

12-12-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
SINister RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,141	The original lowers where 74.5mm and the uppers where 60mm. It's been awhile but if I remember there was some extra space where the links mounted and I used a washer between the tvp and the links. I used axial and traxxas rod ends and never came close to rubbing the chassis. If you still have a problem post a pic so we can look at it. Here is a link to the original parts list - Axial Racing - AX10 Option Parts : AX30506 Benders Customs SWX Chassis Kit

12-12-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Can you clearance the area on the skid were it's binding? A file or Dremel should take care of something like that.

12-12-2011, 07:29 PM	#5
muddinscx Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tri cities Posts: 582	I bought the chassis kit from ckrc. I ran it for awhile with the 13" wheelbase but its a no go for me that way. The kit doesn't come with rod ends so I used them off some old links that I have and they are axials link ends. Its not hitting the skid. Its hitting the chassis plates. You really can't grind it because its purty close to where the screw goes in to hold the link on. What rod ends would work better?

12-12-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
d34thw1sh Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA. Posts: 117	I'm running the SWX on my sporty and encountered the same problem. I fixed it by switching to the Axial bent rod ends. Even after replacing them I'm still at 12.5. I will post a pic if it would help?

12-12-2011, 08:53 PM	#7
calikingcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Crawlifornia Posts: 1,941	That's what I was thinking. The chassis kit and links shouldn't put you anywhere near 13". Mine was a hair under 12.5". Where are ur lower links mounted at the axle? Are they outside the mount were they are supposed to go? Also if they are mounted in the ears put the shock on the outer most and link on the inner most position. May help to.

12-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#8
muddinscx Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tri cities Posts: 582	I had them with the bend rod end, and a what I would call a "droop" axial link (during flex, the link would hit the shock cup and push it up) and the links ran to the outer side but between the ears like directed. It worked perfect with thoughs links but the wheelbase was too long. A pic would help .

12-13-2011, 12:28 PM	#11
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Yeah a picture would be helpful, modifying or finding a rod end that won't bind is your best bet.

12-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#13
2006Shelby Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cookeville Posts: 412	Thats really weird because i have the exact same set up with shocks on outer and links on inner and mine dont even come close to hitting it almost looks like your side of the chasis are to long.

12-13-2011, 08:42 PM	#14
muddinscx Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tri cities Posts: 582	Yea it sucks that I can't run it how its "suppose" to be set up. Oh well, guess you can't win em all.

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12-13-2011, 11:00 PM	#15
d34thw1sh Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA. Posts: 117	I have my links mounted on the inside of the axle tabs, that may be why mine isn't binding. I will shoot a picture of mine when I get a chance. My SWX was a bit of a pain to get tuned in, but now it is a beast of a sporty!

12-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#16
d34thw1sh Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA. Posts: 117	Here is a picture of my front lower link placement with my SWX. I have no bind with this configuration. Hope this helps!

12-14-2011, 06:34 AM	#18
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	I'd just clearance the inside of the skid and put a washer on the outside and your done. Don't change your link position on the axle it's good where it is.

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