VP/STRC steering adaptability?

[Postclanker]

[QUOTE=kmas;3638248]Yup, missed that, my apologies. It also says new version, (which I dont have) doesnt rub on diff cover,

I have a "New Version"....still rubs. You're right...it's only a $17 part...next time I order a part from them that's supposed to be fixed...maybe they could send me $17 to try it. I'm glad I'm not the only one that is a bit confused by the lack of info on their web site....every time I go there I need to look for the "fine print" to be sure I'm ordering the right part, or not missing something else I need to compliment the part I'm buying.

Before you flame me:

I'm running VP Chubs, knuckles, wheels, hubs and titanium steering links...still ended up changing the rod ends and shaving the ribs off my diff cover to get it to work.

[BELADOG]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I'm running VP Chubs, knuckles, wheels, hubs and titanium steering links...still ended up changing the rod ends and shaving the ribs off my diff cover to get it to work.

Same here, Minus the wheels but add trusses Lol.
My intent was not to turn this into a VP bash thread, but seems many are coming out with reservations. Thats good to see with any product

I still love the product and would recommend them. Would be hard pressed to find prettier or better designed products. Still, I think they need some tweaking. I'm not as impressed as I once was that's for sure.

As for customer service I cannot comment.
Never had an issue that required a call.

The damn c-hub to Knuckle wobble on my left axle pisses me off though. I may call on that tomorrow.

[Postclanker]

Ya...kind of went off I guess....I have wobble also...be interested in what you find out about that...one side worse than the other. Seems like the stuff 6 months ago was a better quality. It's only been lately the parts have been a bit sloppy...spent a LOT of money at their store

[BELADOG]

Wonder if they outsourced it to keep with demand?
Is your left the wobbly one too?

[kmas]

Originally Posted by BELADOG

Spend yhe extra $15 and get these


These are what I just ordered

I will have to see pics.... I dont want my wraith to be too wide. But those may not look bad, thanks to the Vp rep Im looking into wheels....those mayhem monsters are wicked.....but I need to spend my money on week links right now.

[Cableman]

Originally Posted by BELADOG

You are friggin confusing me! Use your Punctuation!

Are you saying

"NO. Beadlocks have more offset than the stock."

Or are you saying

"no Axial beadlocks have more offset than stock."

Lol

Axial beadlocks have differant offsets which are made for the ax10, making track width 1" or so wider. they dont make wraith specific beadlocks.

[crawler nut]

after researching and reading i wouldnt do that suicide steering set up. the geomitry is all off. 1 link is longer than the other making 1 tire steer further than the other. they had a good idea, but from what i see it just doesnt work. i also moved the tie rid to the top of the steering arms and it steers great. with the slim aluminum diff cover it should be able to handle the steering andle of the uni shafts.

[kmas]

has anyone tired Rj2 linkages? can you still get them, I would be intrested to see if these will be the better fit.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by BELADOG

Wonder if they outsourced it to keep with demand?
Is your left the wobbly one too?

They both wobble Dog....right side worse than the left...can't get it to tighten up at all

Running the AR60 axels on my Wreckluse made it a bit wider...looking for a little more for stability, the rig is a bit top heavy. Those mini wideners look just about perfect.

The wraith has STRC chubs, knuckles and steering linkage. Other than changing one of the rod ends....not one issue with rubbing. Didn't like the fitment of the bearing in one side of the knuckle though....had to dremel a lip out of it. Not the least bit of wobble in the Wraith, nice and tight.

Running universals in both

[kmas]

ordered r2j tie rod linkage kit, will keep you guys updated.

[Chaotic Crawlers]

These wont solve the "using stock wheels with VP knuckles and rubbing issue" But it wont be toe in and it will not hit the diff case...Plus its made from titanium and is super strong and light weight...

Works with pretty much any knuckle Im aware of (besides when using the VP akerman racing arms)

Click Here for more pics, Info and pricing!!!

[Cableman]

Originally Posted by kmas

has anyone tired Rj2 linkages? can you still get them, I would be intrested to see if these will be the better fit.

my r2j links worked real well with every thing on top of the strc knuckle. I had too much toe in when running tierod below, which could be adjusted but i like the links all the way screwed on. They hit the link ends b-4 the diff cover or just about the same time. This is why i run them on top and love it this way.
chaotic crawlers are real nice also plus they have the 4th bend on the short side.

[Postclanker]

now that's the way it should look...
refering to the Chaotic crawler links...

[kmas]

those links def look great, to bad I just orderd r2j kit, I would have had more choices

[BELADOG]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

They both wobble Dog....right side worse than the left...can't get it to tighten up at all

My last post. Mine are tight now.

[BELADOG]

Originally Posted by crawler nut

after researching and reading i wouldnt do that suicide steering set up. the geomitry is all off. 1 link is longer than the other making 1 tire steer further than the other. they had a good idea, but from what i see it just doesnt work. i also moved the tie rid to the top of the steering arms and it steers great. with the slim aluminum diff cover it should be able to handle the steering andle of the uni shafts.

I was thinking that. But have a solution. An off centered plate on the servo arm.
It will allow equal length rods. Its not that off centered with my servo.

I really dont want to move the drag and tie to the top of the arms. Looks sketchy. Plus Im a spaz and always ram my tie rod into sharp rocks.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by BELADOG

My last post. Mine are tight now.

So as I see it...the slop is in the flange/sleeve ...Teflon tape that and you eliminate the slop?

[BELADOG]

Nope. Slop is in the hub to knuckle fitment. If you remove the flanged sleeves you will notice that the "C" part of the c-hub is larger than the knuckle by a couple mm. This is done on purpose so it does not rub and create a bind and so you can get the flanged sleeves in place. The problem is it also creats a "gap" where it can feel loose. With the wheel off hold the knuckle and lift it up and down. You will feel it clank. In my case only one side was bad. I wrapped Teflon tape (pipe thread sealant) over the flange on the sleeve and it took up some of the slop.

Ill snap a shot monana

Of course, you can use a washer if you got it.

[Postclanker]

Ah...that makes more sense....washer/shim works for me
Thanks Dog

[BELADOG]

yea, I like the teflon cause it takes all the slop out. The washer/shim will eliminate up and down slop.