Dlux Sportsman build

[Erik D_lux]

I was showing my local ultra 4 guys around here what a "real" ultra 4 car can do and I was whooping up on them and their Pro4's. I quickly found out that my car is not built for that kind of beating for long periods of time.

In theory, I dont know why the shock balls didnt work but none the less, I went with the more standard way to mount the front shocks like everybody else is doing. Worst case, if I have the same problem, I can run a washer on the top of the rod ball and can fix it when I get off course. Either that or maybe I shouldn't run this car ultra 4 style?

[Erik D_lux]

Last thing for today.

This may be super simple but I am loving bent rod ends lately! They seem to solve every simple problem that I have been having and easily.

If you have my front servo mount you dont necessarily have to bend your links. I found some bent rod ends that work perfect. I also have these for sale on my website if you dont want to buy a whole pack and just need a couple.

Bent/offset ends.



I took the bends out of my links (except for the rear ones to clear the driveshaft). Here is full extension



Full compression. They barely hit and not enough to worry about. Perfect!

[chris.martell]

The bent rod ends are awesome they made it super easy to make a simple drag link on my crawler instead of having to bend an offset in the actual rod itself.

[Wicked Monkey]

Jesus Christ man. I lose track of this thread for a little bit and shit hits the fan. Incredible. Just incredible.

[MRCrackhead]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

I also have these for sale on my website if you dont want to buy a whole pack and just need a couple.

What kind are those if somebody was interested in the whole pack?

I love them too, but I'm tired of buying the $7 axial pack that comes with 2 and bunch of other junk that I just throw away.

[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by MRCrackhead

What kind are those if somebody was interested in the whole pack?

I love them too, but I'm tired of buying the $7 axial pack that comes with 2 and bunch of other junk that I just throw away.

Rc4wd bent(20pack) and offset rod ends(20pack)..

Atleast from what I found.. Erik?

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by chris.martell

The bent rod ends are awesome they made it super easy to make a simple drag link on my crawler instead of having to bend an offset in the actual rod itself.

Yeah, thats why I was so attracted to your steering setup. Your steering setup is one of the most legit I have ever seen.

I need to find a strong 4mm bent rod end. Are the ones youre using on the tie rod a Axial 3mm drilled out to use with 4mm or are they 4mm from the get go?

Originally Posted by Wicked Monkey

Jesus Christ man. I lose track of this thread for a little bit and shit hits the fan. Incredible. Just incredible.

Ish moves real fast around here.

Originally Posted by winnerone23

Rc4wd bent(20pack) and offset rod ends(20pack)..

Atleast from what I found.. Erik?

Originally Posted by MRCrackhead

What kind are those if somebody was interested in the whole pack?

I love them too, but I'm tired of buying the $7 axial pack that comes with 2 and bunch of other junk that I just throw away.

See Weiners post above yours.

[chris.martell]

The bent rod ends are just standard 3mm rod ends

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[Erik D_lux]

Really want a bad ass 4mm bent end......

[chris.martell]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Really want a bad ass 4mm bent end......

Maybe the ones on my berg are 4mm

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[MAVERICKJK]

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Others... drilling them out as they are beefy


Another...

Losi 17 Deg Rod Ends, Pivots & Hardware: CCR

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by chris.martell

Maybe the ones on my berg are 4mm

If they are and you can figure it out, please let me know.

Originally Posted by MAVERICKJK

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Others... drilling them out as they are beefy


Another...

Losi 17 Deg Rod Ends, Pivots & Hardware: CCR

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Man, $4 per rod end is pretty pricey. Either that or I am spoiled by the cost of others.

I had nothing but horrible luck with those Losi ends when I had a LCC. It was not uncommon to break 5 or so a day and they are not dirt cheap either.

[jgrim]

I had nothing but horrible luck with those Losi ends when I had a LCC. It was not uncommon to break 5 or so a day and they are not dirt cheap either.[/QUOTE]


That's amazing! I have been doing weekly comps for 3 years and have never broke one! Jerry

[Erik D_lux]

Yeah, heard that before.

I would break one every single time there was a 3-4 foot drop.

[winnerone23]

[/QUOTE]That's amazing! I have been doing weekly comps for 3 years and have never broke one! Jerry[/QUOTE]

Until next week... Now that you said "never".. ;)

[TSK]

Originally Posted by jgrim

That's amazing! I have been doing weekly comps for 3 years and have never broke one! Jerry

That's because you don't drive like Erik. If you need something tested for durability, and Erik doesn't break it, the. You won't break it. EVER.

[Erik D_lux]

I am not sure that anybody has problems breaking the AR60 housings on a sporty but thought I would post these here too just incase. At the least, they look good.

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Hopefully we can finish up these trusses today. If we can finish them, I can package them up and have them shipped Tues/Wed. I have added them to my website. I will update my vendors thread and what not ASAP.

Say goodbye to broken housings!

If you look at the design of the front truss, you will see that I added a 1/4" thick piece of Delrin right where the axles always break. This improves the strength significantly. The truss also ties into the chubs or the lockouts and we made the truss so its pre loaded a hair and this should add significant strength also.








You have already seen the rear but here it is again on an axle housing only.

[chris.martell]

That rear truss could be very beneficial for my set up. Any chance to get them without the last 2 holes so I can shorten it for my shortened axle.

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[Erik D_lux]

Sorry, forgot to answer this.

I would think if you just need one without the last two holes that you could just cut what I have and make it work? Thats probably what I would do for you. Changing the file and making a 1 off would take more time just just cutting.

[TheAxialNut]

Do you have any videos of this rig running a course?

Or do you have a Youtube channel?

Would like to see this rig in action, it is really sweet, haven't seen anything like this on here.....