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[Furious from France]

Originally Posted by RichMTB01

The ProSpecs are great! They're super smooth and very tunable (I have a ton of springs, pistons, etc that will work with 12mm big bore shocks). They are about the widest shock you can run on the front of the Yeti, as I have about 2mm before the spring hits the universal. I filled the stock rears with some heavier weight oil (for now) and they were like a toy compared to the ProSpecs.

I think also make this upgrades in my YETI

[badhoopty]

the proline shocks you used up front, are those front or rear originally?

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by badhoopty

the proline shocks you used up front, are those front or rear originally?

Pro-Line PRO-2, ProTrac Upgrades for your Axial Yeti – Part 1 | Pro-Line Factory Team

[Brandon]

Thanks for the kind words on the link mounts. One of my favorite tuning features. If you do swap them make sure you flip the upper shock bushings as Carter mentioned.

Originally Posted by RichMTB01

The ProSpecs are great! They're super smooth and very tunable (I have a ton of springs, pistons, etc that will work with 12mm big bore shocks). They are about the widest shock you can run on the front of the Yeti, as I have about 2mm before the spring hits the universal. I filled the stock rears with some heavier weight oil (for now) and they were like a toy compared to the ProSpecs.

Problem with the bigger diameter shocks is that clearance you speak of. 2mm is nowhere near enough. The front arms (unless Aluminum) flex like crazy under impact. You are guaranteed to end up with bent universal shafts. Be careful recommending larger diameter shocks to people without warning them of the risks.

[STIshawn]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Problem with the bigger diameter shocks is that clearance you speak of. 2mm is nowhere near enough. The front arms (unless Aluminum) flex like crazy under impact. You are guaranteed to end up with bent universal shafts. Be careful recommending larger diameter shocks to people without warning them of the risks.

I had to mount my shocks on the front side of the arm due to clearance issues...

[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Thanks for the kind words on the link mounts. One of my favorite tuning features. If you do swap them make sure you flip the upper shock bushings as Carter mentioned.







Problem with the bigger diameter shocks is that clearance you speak of. 2mm is nowhere near enough. The front arms (unless Aluminum) flex like crazy under impact. You are guaranteed to end up with bent universal shafts. Be careful recommending larger diameter shocks to people without warning them of the risks.

The comment on the ProSpecs and the clearance to universals was from another post with someone wanting to throw in D8 shocks. From installing the ProSpecs, the clearance looks to be perfect even with flex from the arms. Thanks for checking out the thread.


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[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by badhoopty

the proline shocks you used up front, are those front or rear originally?

They're the fronts. The rears are too long and will cause dogbones/universals to pop out.


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[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by STIshawn

I had to mount my shocks on the front side of the arm due to clearance issues...

You mounted the ProSpecs as well?


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[STIshawn]

Originally Posted by RichMTB01

You mounted the ProSpecs as well?

I'm actually running the PowerStrokes off the rear of my Slash... But I think they are very similar in size?

[badhoopty]

i cant see how running bigger shocks would increase the chance of bending an axle shaft when the entire arm moves. seems to me the chance of bending an axle shaft would be more from the stock a arms flexing like wet noodles and enabling the axle shaft to potentially get in a bind from being bent or twisted beyond the mechanical limit of the the axle shaft.

[RichMTB01]

I got in a few more newly released Hot Racing parts. The quality seems to be great and they installed nicely!



The Stock plastic front body mount vs the HR aluminum mount. Mounted on perfect with the stock hardware.


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[RichMTB01]

Now for the HR aluminum transfer case!







The stock transmission mated to the aluminum transfer case nicely and the fit was perfect. Maybe not a huge durability item, but it sure does look good!


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[dasco]

I agree..wonder how many people will use these in other projects..sorta like an atlas t case

[RichMTB01]

The Hot Racing sway bar clamp was next. Bright blue!




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[RichMTB01]

Now time to start on the wheels, foams and tires. Probably one of the items I spent the most time deciding on.

First off the wheels - Vanquish Method 101's



Wow these look good!


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[RichMTB01]

After some research, the claimed 1" vanquish cans are actually .75". So Carter Fab, here I come for some true 1" cans and hardware:






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[RichMTB01]

Tire choice was easy.......Ottsix Voodoo U4 tires:



Of course I couldn't use some cheesy foams, So Crawler InNovations' Deuces Wild closed cell foams are the ticket for my 3s powered Yeti




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[RichMTB01]

The CarterFab 1" cans fit perfectly



Then time to bolt up those beautiful Vanquish beadlocks.





Ended up venting the tires with a leather punch on 3 equal sides (as recommended by CI)


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[wouterb]

Rich, van you post a pic of the inside of the wheel? Including the 'extra hardware'. If it's mounted as i think it should be mounted doesn't it collect a lot of dirt and mud?

Also very interested in how 'deep' these wheels go over the knuckles.
Thnx.

[Zombi]

Originally Posted by wouterb

Rich, van you post a pic of the inside of the wheel? Including the 'extra hardware'. If it's mounted as i think it should be mounted doesn't it collect a lot of dirt and mud?

Also very interested in how 'deep' these wheels go over the knuckles.
Thnx.

Just to chip in here...

So I've used this setup extensively (I have the 1.250 cans though), and although it does collect some degree of muck, it's easy to wash or brush (after you let it dry) off.

As for clearance on the inside, .350 adaptors will clear 1" cans. I have to use .475 for my 1.250 & Method combo, otherwise there's a whole lot of contact going on.