CMS/Panhard benefits?

[rckjeep]

WOW this is getting ridiculous. Scale = realistic looks. Removing the servo from the axle gives a more scale look period. Saydee take a look at custom front linked suspensions that DO NOT have full hydro chances are it'll be a 3 link with a panhard. Oil pan clearence is a common issue when building a linked suspension, so people run a 3 link. Anyway, to answer Sloppy I'm using ax10 axles cause I have them and I don't think the stock Wraith looks very scale in stock form especially when running some 1.9s. It's just my opinion so no need to start a debate. I don't care what people think about my plans.

All I'd really like to know is if the VP CMS mount will allow me to slide it back on the chassis before I buy it. I'm planning on running a 12-12.5" wheelbase not the 13+" or what ever it is. I'm only going to the buy the servo mount and I'll make the panhard mount myself. Brandon can you chime in on this for me please?

[rc's suck]

I also would like to know if you can slide the servo back so you can shorten the front wheel base. I'm thinking it would take a lot of work with custom mount.


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[Brandon]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

All I'd really like to know is if the VP CMS mount will allow me to slide it back on the chassis before I buy it. I'm planning on running a 12-12.5" wheelbase not the 13+" or what ever it is. I'm only going to the buy the servo mount and I'll make the panhard mount myself. Brandon can you chime in on this for me please?

Ill check for you by tomorrow if nobody else chimes in before me

[4xFord]

Let's get some real tech in this thread, I.E. How do I make it so that I don't see posts by saydee anymore??

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

Let's get some real tech in this thread, I.E. How do I make it so that I don't see posts by saydee anymore??

turn off your monitor.

[Beej]

Guess I should have just kept my mouth shut. LOL...

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

Let's get some real tech in this thread, I.E. How do I make it so that I don't see posts by saydee anymore??

Originally Posted by Beej

Guess I should have just kept my mouth shut. LOL...

Sorry guys I just got stuck on scale appearance over performance. It is now very clear it looks cool but can hurt your steering.

As does a Hand brother kit.

[4xFord]

Originally Posted by saydee1800

Sorry guys I just got stuck on scale appearance over performance. It is now very clear it looks cool but can hurt your steering.

As does a Hand brother kit.

[rc's suck]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Ill check for you by tomorrow if nobody else chimes in before me

That would be great thanks


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[ax10tn]

thought i might try to help brandon out here is a pic of mine not sure if this will help out to me i think you would be able to adjust it back and forth to adjust it to where you need it as long as your rod end doesnt get in a bind.

[rckjeep]

I've never had any downsides to a properly setup 3 link w/panhard CMS configuration. I love the way they look and performance is fine in my experiences.

[ax10tn]

Fully agree !!!!!

Originally Posted by rckjeep

i've never had any downsides to a properly setup 3 link w/panhard cms configuration. I love the way they look and performance is fine in my experiences.

[Draggermirage]

Originally Posted by rc's suck

I also would like to know if you can slide the servo back so you can shorten the front wheel base. I'm thinking it would take a lot of work with custom mount.


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I just checked the clearance on mine.

You can NOT move it any further back due to the servo itself hitting the bumper brace/shock mount/cage mount "block" along with the factory located radio box. It can move forward, but no more than maybe 1/4" due to the servo horn hitting the back end of the bumper.

I just had a thought. It *may* be possible to reverse the servo in the mounting flange to have the servo horn facing the cab of the truck. It probably won't work, but just a thought.

Marcus

[KrawlerKyng]

My question is if you run a vp linkage and steering upgrade, can you just use the servo mount under the chassis and still have a 4 link system.

[Dostradamas]

So I got the VP CMS in a set of VP parts I bought used. I have not yet been able to get the panhard setup. 4 link with CMS has lots o' chassis roll & bumpsteer for sure.
My question is:
When I get the panhard set & go 3 link can I keep the panhard bar from hitting the axle 1st @ full compression?
It looks like the panhard bar will hit the axle brace before my shocks bottom out @ this point.
If it will limit my front suspension travel I can save some $ & possibly get rid of the CMS & go axle mount.

[Dostradamas]

Originally Posted by Draggermirage

I just checked the clearance on mine.

You can NOT move it any further back due to the servo itself hitting the bumper brace/shock mount/cage mount "block" along with the factory located radio box. It can move forward, but no more than maybe 1/4" due to the servo horn hitting the back end of the bumper.

I just had a thought. It *may* be possible to reverse the servo in the mounting flange to have the servo horn facing the cab of the truck. It probably won't work, but just a thought.

Marcus

You could move it back with a "shorter" servo.

[Dostradamas]

Originally Posted by ax10tn

Fully agree !!!!!

Do you get full compression on your front shocks or does the panhard bar get in the way?
I like the look & I can handle the setup, I just don't want to spend another 30 bucks to have less front suspension travel.