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Old 05-21-2019, 09:44 PM   #1
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So this is the newest issue.

Axle is the correct size. Driveshafts are correct. All the links are to the stock spec and lengths.
But for some reason the axle is totally shifted and twisted to one side.

Any suggestions?

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Old 05-21-2019, 09:49 PM   #2
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What length shocks? They look way to long which would cause that

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Old 05-21-2019, 09:51 PM   #3
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Same length as the stock shocks. I compared the two.

If I recall....100mm

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Old 05-21-2019, 09:58 PM   #4
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90mm is stock

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90mm is stock

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I swear I read 100mm off the book.
Is the Kit and RTR different?

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Old 05-21-2019, 10:04 PM   #6
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As far as I know. 90mm is standard scx10ii

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As far as I know. 90mm is standard scx10ii

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Ok. Will grab some 90mm then. Thank you.

Looks like I got more parts to sell. Lol

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Old 05-21-2019, 10:05 PM   #8
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Stock kit and RTR are 90mm. If you want to run those 100mm you'll need to extend your drag link and steering arm. Use a Jato rod end and trim it to whatever length you need.
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:10 PM   #9
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So how do u find the length needed for different length shocks

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Old 05-21-2019, 10:18 PM   #10
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It has nothing to do with shock length. It has everything to do with ride height. Usually adding longer shocks will increase ride height bit not always.

Here's an example.

I run 90mm height shocks but needed to shorten my drag and panhard because I actually run a lower ride height then stock. If I ran a higher ride height, I'd need longer panhard and drag links. Cycle your suspension throughout it's range and notice the axle shift side to side.

Run the shocks you want with your vehicle at the ride height you want, then adjust the length of the links
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:21 PM   #11
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Trial and error. I usually try and center the chassis over the axle at mid compression/ride height.

If your chassis were centered over your axle at full extension like in your photo, you would would have the opposite problem at full compression...in would bind when compressed and the chassis would be way over the left side of the axle.

Put a full length Jato rod on and start from there...if it's too long, they trim neat and clean with a utility knife.
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:23 PM   #12
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It has nothing to do with shock length. It has everything to do with ride height. Usually adding longer shocks will increase ride height bit not always.

Here's an example.

I run 90mm height shocks but needed to shorten my drag and panhard because I actually run a lower ride height then stock. If I ran a higher ride height, I'd need longer panhard and drag links. Cycle your suspension throughout it's range and notice the axle shift side to side.

Run the shocks you want with your vehicle at the ride height you want, then adjust the length of the links
So with that...if I put on 90mm and follow the instructions in the kit...should it not be fine? Mine just seem way off.

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Old 05-21-2019, 10:28 PM   #13
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It should be fine as long as the panhard mounting points on the axle and the chassis are in stock locations. I can't tell what aftermarket parts you have...If each are a bit off, that can exaggerate the problem.
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Old 05-21-2019, 10:30 PM   #14
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I have been trying to keep the stock size parts (which hasnt been easy) so that it all lines up properly.

The shock mounts do have more holes in them though. I will try to find the part.

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Old 05-21-2019, 10:39 PM   #15
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Just compress the suspension to mid stroke...roughly ride height and see where you're at. If you don't have Jato rod ends but just want to mess around tonight, unscrew the ends that are on there about halfway off and see where that puts the chassis. That will help you visualize what the longer rod ends will do.
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Old 05-21-2019, 11:36 PM   #16
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So with that...if I put on 90mm and follow the instructions in the kit...should it not be fine? Mine just seem way off.

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Build it exactly as intended and assuming the engineers bothered to hit perfect alignment at that stock configuration, yes.

It's really easy.

1. Build your rig
2. Set your ride height
3. Adjust drag and panhard bar length at your desired ride height
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Old 05-24-2019, 09:30 PM   #17
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Good information overall from the contributors. Thanks.
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Old 05-24-2019, 09:32 PM   #18
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Changed to the stock shocks 90mm, and it is still not very center...is that normal?

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Changed to the stock shocks 90mm, and it is still not very center...is that normal?

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Did you read my last reply?
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Old 05-27-2019, 08:05 PM   #20
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Are those aftermarket shock towers the same as the stock plastic? is the panhard mount in the same place as the stock one?
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