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94s10blazin · 01-08-2011, 05:56 PM

what size links do i need and also any thing i need to put the stock 4 link truss on. lookin to get servo bumper mount and up grade to 4link or does the 3 link work better up front?

papakev01 · 01-08-2011, 07:04 PM

I only run 4-link in the rear.

Lower links are 6x106mm & the uppers are 6x98mm. If you have the truss you should have the hardware.

constantmotion · 01-08-2011, 07:07 PM

4 Link for the rear. The uppers need to be the same length as your lowers.

FoxintheDen · 01-08-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by constantmotion

4 Link for the rear. The uppers need to be the same length as your lowers.

I agree! I did the same and it works great!

papakev01 · 01-08-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by constantmotion

The uppers need to be the same length as your lowers.

Even with the stock truss?

TLWP · 01-09-2011, 06:29 AM

does anyone have pictures on how they look like with the 4 link installed?

rik · 01-09-2011, 07:26 AM

94s10blazin, i was able to use everything with that came with the rtr. the only thing i needed was a long bolt and a nut to go thru the truss for the link mounting. was that your dingo in the pics at st. peters? the one that damn near fell thru the ice?

sj4x4 · 01-09-2011, 08:18 AM

^^^you should have been able to use the long screw that was used on the rear upper triangle. I did and it worked out fine. does it handle(articulate) better with 4 link only in the rear and triangle in the front?
oh, I added 1.5 oz. to each wheel and... wow what a difference! wheels stay planted= more articulation.

rik · 01-09-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj4x4

^^^you should have been able to use the long screw that was used on the rear upper triangle. I did and it worked out fine. does it handle(articulate) better with 4 link only in the rear and triangle in the front?

good call. i didnt even think about that... as far as articulation goes, i dont think its any better or worse. but, i noticed with the 3 link in the rear, the axle had some side to side sway. 4 linking it took care of that.

Mega Fattie · 01-09-2011, 08:35 AM

I run 4 link rear, and the upper links are the same length as the lowers.

I didnt notice better articulation with a 4-link, it actually got worse...then i bought 100mm shocks, and my articulation was back.

94s10blazin · 01-10-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rik

94s10blazin, i was able to use everything with that came with the rtr. the only thing i needed was a long bolt and a nut to go thru the truss for the link mounting. was that your dingo in the pics at st. peters? the one that damn near fell thru the ice?

yes that was mine also look at the pic where it sittin (on all 4's) in a 8+ ft crevice

yeah but the spare links supplied are longer that the stock lowers

constantmotion · 01-10-2011, 12:26 PM

4-Linking a rig isn't going to give you more articulation. It provides better geometry throughout the suspension's travel.

CruiserHead · 01-10-2011, 01:10 PM

I am not sure how running the same length on upper and lower can give you the proper pinion angle. I have a fairly steep drive shaft angle and could not run the same sized links on all 4 points. The pinion angle is way off....Can you clarify for me how you set the pinion angle to run true with the shaft? I get tons of chatter if its off even a little bit. (running MIP's).

Pictures of your set up and pinion angle would be cool! Thanks!

C H

sasiti · 02-23-2011, 10:53 AM

I plan to try 4 link setup on rear axle instead of 3 link on my RTR DIngo. My main goal is to get rid of the leaning chasissis on one side when aplying throttle (torque twist). Can I use the same lenght of upper links as lower? Because in the box there are 4 additional links exactly the same as those lower links. Are these meant for be used for upper links or are they just spare?
Also while searching on the topic I came across different information on flexing. Some says it articulates more some less... What is the truth?

peter2117 · 02-23-2011, 03:21 PM

I have 4-linked front and rear on my RTR. I used all of the stock parts wich came with it.
The articulation is about that same as it was before but the truck is much more stable and controlable and it doesnt move side to side anymore.

sasiti · 02-23-2011, 03:34 PM

I tried to use those spare links as an upper link and they are too long. They make rear axle angled cca. 15 degrees bacwards (it is not properly lined as with 3 links). So I figured out they are to long to use them. Any opinions?

Boyd1980 · 02-24-2011, 05:03 PM

I just finished making mine using 4-40 threaded rod and traxxas rod ends.
made them the same length as the lower link bars and it works great, if not better than the stock 3 link.. it keeps the truck planted better and with the same articulation.

01-08-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
94s10blazin Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SE PA Posts: 56	scx10 4 link ? what size links do i need and also any thing i need to put the stock 4 link truss on. lookin to get servo bumper mount and up grade to 4link or does the 3 link work better up front?

01-09-2011, 08:18 AM	#8
sj4x4 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 104	^^^you should have been able to use the long screw that was used on the rear upper triangle. I did and it worked out fine. does it handle(articulate) better with 4 link only in the rear and triangle in the front? oh, I added 1.5 oz. to each wheel and... wow what a difference! wheels stay planted= more articulation. Last edited by sj4x4; 01-09-2011 at 07:34 PM.

01-08-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
papakev01 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 214	I only run 4-link in the rear. Lower links are 6x106mm & the uppers are 6x98mm. If you have the truss you should have the hardware.

01-08-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	4 Link for the rear. The uppers need to be the same length as your lowers.

01-09-2011, 06:29 AM	#6
TLWP Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Guam Posts: 16	does anyone have pictures on how they look like with the 4 link installed?

01-09-2011, 07:26 AM	#7
rik RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the mancave... Posts: 1,038	94s10blazin, i was able to use everything with that came with the rtr. the only thing i needed was a long bolt and a nut to go thru the truss for the link mounting. was that your dingo in the pics at st. peters? the one that damn near fell thru the ice?

01-09-2011, 08:35 AM	#10
Mega Fattie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 382	I run 4 link rear, and the upper links are the same length as the lowers. I didnt notice better articulation with a 4-link, it actually got worse...then i bought 100mm shocks, and my articulation was back.

01-10-2011, 12:26 PM	#12
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	4-Linking a rig isn't going to give you more articulation. It provides better geometry throughout the suspension's travel.

01-10-2011, 01:10 PM	#13
CruiserHead Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orangevale Posts: 223	I am not sure how running the same length on upper and lower can give you the proper pinion angle. I have a fairly steep drive shaft angle and could not run the same sized links on all 4 points. The pinion angle is way off....Can you clarify for me how you set the pinion angle to run true with the shaft? I get tons of chatter if its off even a little bit. (running MIP's). Pictures of your set up and pinion angle would be cool! Thanks! C H

02-23-2011, 10:53 AM	#14
sasiti Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Slovenia Posts: 29	I plan to try 4 link setup on rear axle instead of 3 link on my RTR DIngo. My main goal is to get rid of the leaning chasissis on one side when aplying throttle (torque twist). Can I use the same lenght of upper links as lower? Because in the box there are 4 additional links exactly the same as those lower links. Are these meant for be used for upper links or are they just spare? Also while searching on the topic I came across different information on flexing. Some says it articulates more some less... What is the truth?

02-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#15
peter2117 Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southport UK Posts: 91	I have 4-linked front and rear on my RTR. I used all of the stock parts wich came with it. The articulation is about that same as it was before but the truck is much more stable and controlable and it doesnt move side to side anymore.

02-23-2011, 03:34 PM	#16
sasiti Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Slovenia Posts: 29	I tried to use those spare links as an upper link and they are too long. They make rear axle angled cca. 15 degrees bacwards (it is not properly lined as with 3 links). So I figured out they are to long to use them. Any opinions?

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02-24-2011, 05:03 PM	#17
Boyd1980 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 31	I just finished making mine using 4-40 threaded rod and traxxas rod ends. made them the same length as the lower link bars and it works great, if not better than the stock 3 link.. it keeps the truck planted better and with the same articulation.

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