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03-26-2011, 04:49 PM | #1 |
RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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| RcBros New Leaf Spring Kit 2011 It has been brought to our attention in the recent months that are kit was ready for a performance update. It seemed to be lacking a few essentials that would allow the kit to preform better for its users. Before I break into a few new details, I'd like to remind those interested in the kit that leaf springs do take some patience. Like real 1:1 rigs the steel spring steel leafs have a break in period. The leafs will become softer with repetitive use and overtime a leaf spring rig can preform and flex just as well as a scaled 4 linked rig. With our testing shocks should be used for scale appearance in most circumstances rather then be used to tune your suspensions performance. Leaf springs are not for those users who wish to heavily abuse there rigs, the leaf springs simply cannot hold up to the abuse. This needs to be considered and understood when running them. Now, onto our revisions. Both front and rear axle mounts have been changed. We've removed the shock mounts and recessed the holes for proper alignment on the axle. Those wishing to run other chassis' now have the ability to angle the leaf spring mount left to right slightly if needed. The rear mounts we've slightly increased pinion angle for better clearance as well. The front leaf spring mounts we slightly decreased the past pinion angle to help fix past caster issues increasing scrub radius to help decrease steering radius. To help with the leaf spring alignment we have adjusted the mounting location on the axle mount, and also changed our shackles. This has helped and eased the install process too! Overall, we feel the kit will be much better suited for our future customers and will be releasing the kit very soon!! A few more installed poser pictures. They're Now available! Come get them HERE Last edited by RcBro; 04-24-2011 at 09:00 PM. |
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03-26-2011, 06:14 PM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: hillsborough nc
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nice when will they be in stock
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03-26-2011, 06:24 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore
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i want that right now..
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03-26-2011, 06:27 PM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore
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complete kit? price?
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03-26-2011, 06:31 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky
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even look better! great job!
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03-26-2011, 06:52 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: land of no rocks
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will it be a complete set for front and rear. or can you just order a rear kit. so you can leaf a cherokee and keep the links in front for more realism?
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03-26-2011, 07:17 PM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore
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price for the kit? for sale now?
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03-26-2011, 08:06 PM | #8 |
I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage!
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Looks great, I love the new Axle mounts Much cleaner!
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03-26-2011, 08:43 PM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gulf Coast
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Nice...Pal Pal on stand by! |
03-27-2011, 10:37 PM | #10 |
RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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| I hope to have them in stock by the end of this week. I am working on fixing issues with my cart system. Once thats fixed the kits will be updated and for sale. Complete kit, Front kit, and rear kit will be available. Prices will be the same as before. Thanks for the compliments everyone. |
03-28-2011, 02:03 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Crawlarado Springs
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They look great! Like all the changes, but would of liked to see the shock mounts stay. Any chance of another version with shock mounts? Or perhaps another addition or "adapter" for adding a shock mount?
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03-28-2011, 09:21 PM | #12 | |
RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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The positives outweighed the negatives which is why we opted for the change. | |
03-28-2011, 09:51 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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The changes look good, a lot cleaner installation but the rear shackles has me worried- trimming the cross member?? Is there another way to do that part?
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03-28-2011, 09:53 PM | #14 |
RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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The prior version completely eliminated the rear cross member, without cutting the rear cross member your shackles will not flex. A quick hit with a round wheel and a dremel is all that is needed. Keep in mind that this kit is to adapt another style suspension to a leaf sprung rig. Like like the real thing, when this is done, some modifications are needed.
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03-28-2011, 09:56 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA
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Paypal trigger is armed and ready! |
03-28-2011, 09:58 PM | #16 |
RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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Working on packaging, need to finish install instructions and iron out a few details for release. My job has kept me away from doing this quickly. They will be available for purchase this weekend.
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03-30-2011, 12:38 PM | #17 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore
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how does this kit work with the stock steering ? thanks
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03-30-2011, 01:29 PM | #18 |
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03-30-2011, 05:54 PM | #19 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore
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ok so the servo is moved to the chassis with this kit?
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04-03-2011, 07:43 PM | #20 |
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