SCX10 JK Suspension travel (VP Currie axles and panhard)

[2-shot]

This will probably sound like a noob question..... Ok, it is a noob question. This is my first SCX10, so I'm learning as I go.
Here's what my SCX10 consists of before we start with my issue(s). SCX10 JK kit with Currie axles, VP bumper mount CMS, VP panhard with VP Currie 3-link in the front. I have all of the correct links, tie rod and drag links needed for the Currie axles. VP 8 degree knuckles and C-hubs, along with Pro-Line Scaler shocks front and rear - running the single long spring on all 4 shocks, plus the shorter rod ends on the shocks. I'm running 1.9 Pit Bull Mad Beasts. I have the Jevne Brick plate so my battery is mounted behind the front axle. All of my electronics are in the rear.

Is it normal to only have a tiny bit of overall suspension down travel in the front? What I mean is, when my JK is at static ride height and I push down on the front bumper or front body posts, I'm only getting about 1/4" of down travel. The articulation is pretty good - side to side up travel on my axle. I get a little less than my tire height in the front. I have lowered the ride height to keep COG low on it. I know that as soon as I hit a small obstacle with both front tires, the suspension will bottom out in a sense.

The problem is, my panhard bar is hitting the top of the pumpkin on my Currie axles. The VP Currie panhard bar has a bend to it. VP's directions say to mount the panhard bar so the bend can't be seen if you look at the front of truck. I have the panhard bar installed correctly per VP's instructions.

I guess that I'm not quite sure if the overall down travel (if I push down on the front of the Jeep) is supposed to be that little. I can adjust the ride height adjuster nuts on the shocks to raise the static ride height, and it will give me more overall down travel. But, I sacrifice my lower COG for this. Is this a battle that will require a happy medium?

I hope my explanation and issue makes sense. I would appreciate any input on this.

Thank you!

[Ty@Tekin]

In a nutshell, yes it's normal to not have a ton of compression on the front. My JK is the same, the steering servo horn hits the pumpkin, but I get full flex left and right so I haven't worried about it.

If you went with the other VP CMS (not the bumper mount) it will give you more clearance and better compression.

[2-shot]

Originally Posted by Ty@Tekin

In a nutshell, yes it's normal to not have a ton of compression on the front. My JK is the same, the steering servo horn hits the pumpkin, but I get full flex left and right so I haven't worried about it.



If you went with the other VP CMS (not the bumper mount) it will give you more clearance and better compression.

Would I need the other VP CMS and panhard, or just the CMS?


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[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by 2-shot

Would I need the other VP CMS and panhard, or just the CMS?


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The chassis mount gives more clearance for vertical compression than the bumper mount does. I think the pan hard is the same, but I could be wrong.

[2-shot]

Ok....
Now that you mention it, I think the panhard mounts are the same. That's what is limiting me. I shortened my servo arm, so it doesn't hit anything. I ended up drilling and tapping a hole further in towards the center of my servo arm, then cut off the excess and cleaned it up. It doesn't look too bad...
The Scale Shop has a new SCXHR chassis rails. They arch up 1/2" higher at the front and rear - where the shock hoops are located. It's supposed to help with the travel issue.


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[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by 2-shot

The Scale Shop has a new SCXHR chassis rails. They arch up 1/2" higher at the front and rear - where the shock hoops are located. It's supposed to help with the travel issue.


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Indeed.

Szczerba's #3744 Jeepspeed Cherokee

[2-shot]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Indeed.

Szczerba's #3744 Jeepspeed Cherokee

Very nice!!! That would solve my issue!!! You have all kinds of clearance between the panhard bar and the pumpkin on the Currie...


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[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by 2-shot

Very nice!!! That would solve my issue!!! You have all kinds of clearance between the panhard bar and the pumpkin on the Currie...


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Just take in mind the other areas of fitment with a different chassis. Ie, body clearances, etc. Cory at TSS has made a few changes to the chassis I have. I think I listed them in a previous post in my build thread.

Also, I think I can flip my panhard bar around and get a touch more clearance on the upper 4link rod end. The panhard has the bend towards one end and I think by flipping it around it will free up a few more mm's of uptravel, like I need it! lol

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Yeah, that's my only concern. I have a Radio Shack project box mounted in the rear that houses my esc, rx, and BEC. I would be cutting it close with the project box hitting the underside of my body. I'm trying to figure out how I can shave some height off the project box. That's the only thing stopping me from get those rails from Cory...


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