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Expat Crawler · 11-08-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi Forum,

I would like to shorten the wheel base of my SCX-10 by moving the rear axle forward using the holes in the frame rail already punched/drilled by Axial. My question is how much I need to shorten the rear links, or better yet if shorter links are available out of the box. This is my preferred option so that I can change the wheel base back again in the future.

Thanks.

Best regards,
Thomas

mmbackpacker · 11-08-2009, 04:02 PM

depends on how short you want to make your WB.

calikrawler · 11-08-2009, 04:19 PM

better answer yes you can most hobby stores will have a bunch of different size links

ckdotnet · 11-09-2009, 07:12 AM

Hi there!

I shortened a SCX10 to fit under a Tamiya Wrangler...
Maybe have a look here: http://www.rockcrawler.de/index.php?...d&threadID=133 or here: http://s13.zetaboards.com/rcjeeps/topic/6648812/1/

You are you native or expat to cologne? I am from Burscheid, that's quite in your Neighbourhood.

Drop me a PM or contact me via Skype if you want to join some local scale running activity or stuff...

Greetings,
Christian

Expat Crawler · 11-10-2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the quick answers. I was hoping to take the lazy route and buy pre-made links and avoid having to try to relearn geometry and trigonometry (too many years ago).

I merely want to move the rear shock mounts and thus the axle as well forward into the pre punched holes in the fram, about 1 cm forward. I'll check with my LHS as to their selection.

Have a good one.

11-08-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
Expat Crawler Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 17	Rear link length for shorter wheel base Hi Forum, I would like to shorten the wheel base of my SCX-10 by moving the rear axle forward using the holes in the frame rail already punched/drilled by Axial. My question is how much I need to shorten the rear links, or better yet if shorter links are available out of the box. This is my preferred option so that I can change the wheel base back again in the future. Thanks. Best regards, Thomas

11-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#2
mmbackpacker Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 335	depends on how short you want to make your WB.

11-08-2009, 04:19 PM	#3
calikrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: HOBBY HQ Posts: 211	better answer yes you can most hobby stores will have a bunch of different size links

11-09-2009, 07:12 AM	#4
ckdotnet Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: near Cologne, Germany Posts: 19	Hi there! I shortened a SCX10 to fit under a Tamiya Wrangler... Maybe have a look here: http://www.rockcrawler.de/index.php?...d&threadID=133 or here: http://s13.zetaboards.com/rcjeeps/topic/6648812/1/ You are you native or expat to cologne? I am from Burscheid, that's quite in your Neighbourhood. Drop me a PM or contact me via Skype if you want to join some local scale running activity or stuff... Greetings, Christian

11-10-2009, 01:53 PM	#5
Expat Crawler Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 17	Thanks for the quick answers. I was hoping to take the lazy route and buy pre-made links and avoid having to try to relearn geometry and trigonometry (too many years ago). I merely want to move the rear shock mounts and thus the axle as well forward into the pre punched holes in the fram, about 1 cm forward. I'll check with my LHS as to their selection. Have a good one.

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