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dezfan · 12-08-2007, 07:27 AM

Very nice set up, I may have to pick up a SW3 for my boys Scorpion.

BENDER · 12-08-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kawika

Why does this link set-up eliminate axle steer? I'm curious.

It's mostly due to the lower links being triangulated like the are, it doesn't allow the tire that is being compressed to swing outside the body as much as my standard link set-up. Link set-up really comes down to personal preference and driving style.

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Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

Hay Bender you being the 2007 2.2 champ and all pretty much speaks for it's shelf I'm looking in to a SW3 my self but now one has them in stock

PM sent.

Slickrock450 · 12-09-2007, 09:13 AM

Rubbaneck

I assume that your running this 50/50? Are you also running it at a 12.5 WB? If you don't mind giving out your upper and lower link lengths eye to eye. I am interested in giving this set up a try. Looking forward to seeing more pics!

Rubbaneck · 12-09-2007, 01:17 PM

Thanks again guy's.... I'll have a few more updates (pics) real soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickrock450

Rubbaneck

I assume that your running this 50/50? Are you also running it at a 12.5 WB? If you don't mind giving out your upper and lower link lengths eye to eye. I am interested in giving this set up a try. Looking forward to seeing more pics!

The uppers are around 4-1/2" eye to eye. Give or take a few 3/16" for anti-squat and caster.

TURTLE · 12-09-2007, 03:54 PM

NEAT!
I havent seen this set up yet.

slugzracing · 12-09-2007, 06:05 PM

Nice, but it will not hold up to mine!

The double triangulated links are very nice. I am ditching a normal setup up front to go back to a double

insanerc · 12-14-2007, 12:51 PM

Very nice setup. It appears that the center relief is there to reduce weight on a heavier skid. I don't really see it as helping with clearance, since it's only a small section down the center, and right beside it are socket head (allen) bolts. Just guessing but it seems the plate could be 5/16" or even 3/8" thick. I've also tried this link setup, after talking to Joey about it, and must say that it feels very solid. I have yet to try this along with keeping the uppers triangulated though. I guess that's next on my list of must do's

Again, sweet work on the SW3!!!

cato · 12-20-2007, 04:18 PM

Rubbaneck: ok buddy.....slowly put the micro down....AND GET TO WORK ON THE NEW RIG..........beeeaaatsh

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 06:12 PM

Here's a few pics on my dig.

Used maxx shafts with stampede 4628x inserts to attach them to the axles. On the tranny side I just drilled the outdrives with a 3/32 drill bit.

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 06:32 PM

Finally done and ready for the next comp. Took long enough but well worth the time.

Any Questions fire away...

666 · 01-07-2008, 06:35 PM

How far apart are the lower links in the skid?

cato · 01-07-2008, 06:40 PM

LUUUUking goooood.........

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

How far apart are the lower links in the skid?

With the traxxas #5525 you'll get two different size balls. I used te BIG ONE'S with the wide mouth towards the inside, and the distance is 3/8".

666 · 01-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks, looks real good!! Looking forward to wupping it this season!

I need one of those skidz!

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

Thanks, looks real good!! Looking forward to wupping it this season!

I need one of those skidz!

AXIAL ALL THE WAY !!!

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 06:50 PM

Took apart some Milwaukee V18 compact packs and made some batteries for it.

I run this beast when Kris want's to drag race.:-P

BENDER · 01-07-2008, 07:39 PM

Looks sick Jay, nice and clean. I can't wait to see the new dig and battery set-up in person.

Get that Grappler painted up!!

mauromj · 01-07-2008, 08:03 PM

I just bought that same 3 cell and i dont know where im gonna mount it, were do you mount yours?

Rubbaneck · 01-07-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Looks sick Jay, nice and clean. I can't wait to see the new dig and battery set-up in person.

Get that Grappler painted up!!

Thanks Brad.

I've got the body in the Fat Bastard FX paint shop right now and will have that back real soon. Old school with a new twist.

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Originally Posted by mauromj

I just bought that same 3 cell and i dont know where im gonna mount it, were do you mount yours?

Right here between the front upper links. It's riding on a lexan shelf I bent and mounted under the servo. I think it's about .080" thick.

cato · 01-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Mr. Ruberneck: Rig looked pretty dialed today..........

01-07-2008, 06:12 PM	#29
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	Some dig Here's a few pics on my dig. Used maxx shafts with stampede 4628x inserts to attach them to the axles. On the tranny side I just drilled the outdrives with a 3/32 drill bit.

01-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#30
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	Finished Finally done and ready for the next comp. Took long enough but well worth the time. Any Questions fire away...

12-08-2007, 07:27 AM	#21
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Very nice set up, I may have to pick up a SW3 for my boys Scorpion.

12-09-2007, 09:13 AM	#23
Slickrock450 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Da Springs Posts: 180	Rubbaneck I assume that your running this 50/50? Are you also running it at a 12.5 WB? If you don't mind giving out your upper and lower link lengths eye to eye. I am interested in giving this set up a try. Looking forward to seeing more pics!

12-09-2007, 03:54 PM	#25
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	NEAT! I havent seen this set up yet.

12-09-2007, 06:05 PM	#26
slugzracing I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding from Goodall Posts: 2,518	Nice, but it will not hold up to mine! The double triangulated links are very nice. I am ditching a normal setup up front to go back to a double

12-14-2007, 12:51 PM	#27
insanerc RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas Posts: 1,083	Very nice setup. It appears that the center relief is there to reduce weight on a heavier skid. I don't really see it as helping with clearance, since it's only a small section down the center, and right beside it are socket head (allen) bolts. Just guessing but it seems the plate could be 5/16" or even 3/8" thick. I've also tried this link setup, after talking to Joey about it, and must say that it feels very solid. I have yet to try this along with keeping the uppers triangulated though. I guess that's next on my list of must do's Again, sweet work on the SW3!!!

12-20-2007, 04:18 PM	#28
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	Rubbaneck: ok buddy.....slowly put the micro down....AND GET TO WORK ON THE NEW RIG..........beeeaaatsh

01-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#31
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	How far apart are the lower links in the skid?

01-07-2008, 06:40 PM	#32
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	LUUUUking goooood.........

01-07-2008, 06:44 PM	#34
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Thanks, looks real good!! Looking forward to wupping it this season! I need one of those skidz!

01-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#36
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	Took apart some Milwaukee V18 compact packs and made some batteries for it. I run this beast when Kris want's to drag race.:-P

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01-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#37
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Looks sick Jay, nice and clean. I can't wait to see the new dig and battery set-up in person. Get that Grappler painted up!!

01-07-2008, 08:03 PM	#38
mauromj Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spokane Posts: 96	I just bought that same 3 cell and i dont know where im gonna mount it, were do you mount yours?

01-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#40
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	Mr. Ruberneck: Rig looked pretty dialed today..........

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