Upper Link Plate and RTR Shock

[Sibstr]

Hi everyone,

I'm new on this forum and I need advise. I tried to find some information about my problem but I found nothing. Maybe my English isn't good enough.
I have Axial Yeti RTR and I'm trying to improve it. I bought the Upper Link Plate Set (AX31244) and when I mounted it I found that the aluminum plate hits spring and shock. I use the standard RTR shock set 87-125mm in the first position from the front (1 settings in the picture). I tried to move shock to the second upper mount position (2 settings in the picture). It's a little bit better but not enough. For the second down position the damper is too short.
Does anyone have any idea?
Or the only solution is buy a 93-137mm Shock Damper? And mount it to the second position up and down.
Thank you for your advice :-)

1 settings


1 settings - aluminum plate hits spring and shock body


2 settings


2 settings - aluminum plate hits spring

[magic_yeti]

I used these plates on my Kit Yeti, but they are worthless, cause after a light side hit the rear upper link broke at the axle ballpoint. Better get some ssd rear upperlinks, cheaper and a real improvment. You can order it from austria https://kayhobbies.at/shop/de/TUNING...mt10-rr10.html


To solve your mounting prob, just mount the trailing arms in the outside position and turn the upper links (longer end goes to chassis side) this should fit without issues.


Hope that helps

[Sibstr]

Originally Posted by magic_yeti

I used these plates on my Kit Yeti, but they are worthless, cause after a light side hit the rear upper link broke at the axle ballpoint. Better get some ssd rear upperlinks, cheaper and a real improvment. You can order it from austria https://kayhobbies.at/shop/de/TUNING...mt10-rr10.html


To solve your mounting prob, just mount the trailing arms in the outside position and turn the upper links (longer end goes to chassis side) this should fit without issues.


Hope that helps

Thank you very much for your experience. It is very valuable to me.
Thx for linking to the online store in Austria. Maybe this is the solution. Buy SSD Titanium Upper Links and some brass paint in spray (I would like to keep the same colors). On the other hand the second option is to use the current upper links and buy new longer dampers and mount it in the rear position. But I don't know what's better, shorter dampers in the front position or longer dampers in the back position?
But the original RTR dampers set is good in my opinion.
I'm a little disappointed that the original Axial parts are not compatible with each other

[magic_yeti]

Originally Posted by Sibstr

On the other hand the second option is to use the current upper links and buy new longer dampers and mount it in the rear position. But I don't know what's better, shorter dampers in the front position or longer dampers in the back position?

That's not needed just mount the trailing arms on the outside position and you can mount the shox where you want

[Sibstr]

Originally Posted by magic_yeti

That's not needed just mount the trailing arms on the outside position and you can mount the shox where you want

If I understand it well, it's the setting I've already tried. I have tried to mount the upper links on the inner side of the Machined 4 Links Mounts (first without change Machined 4 Links Mounts left for right) but in this configuration there is a collision with the other components as shown in the photo.
Axial components are good but not these upper links. It is absolutely useless

[magic_yeti]

Originally Posted by Sibstr

If I understand it well, it's the setting I've already tried. I have tried to mount the upper links on the inner side of the Machined 4 Links Mounts (first without change Machined 4 Links Mounts left for right) but in this configuration there is a collision with the other components as shown in the photo.
Axial components are good but not these upper links. It is absolutely useless

Try to mount the upper links in opposit direction, that the shorter side is mounted at the axle longer side to the chassis.

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[Sibstr]

Originally Posted by magic_yeti

Try to mount the upper links in opposit direction, that the shorter side is mounted at the axle longer side to the chassis.

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I tried it but it's the same, no difference
I'll have to buy the upper links that you recommended in your first post.

[Phaeton]

Why not just remove the plates from the upper links.

On my Yeti, I only replaced the bottom trailing arms with stronger ones, the upper arms will hold just fine.

Besides that, when you re-enforce something, another weak spot will appear. Likely the point where the links/arms are connected with the frame.

I would say remove the plates and your problem is solved...

Yvo

[magic_yeti]

maybe if u change the mounting of the plates you will get more clearence, try the nuts outside. if i find time i will check it on my yeti.

[Sibstr]

Originally Posted by Phaeton

Why not just remove the plates from the upper links.
On my Yeti, I only replaced the bottom trailing arms with stronger ones, the upper arms will hold just fine.
Besides that, when you re-enforce something, another weak spot will appear. Likely the point where the links/arms are connected with the frame.
I would say remove the plates and your problem is solved...
Yvo

Because I need the upper links to be less flexible. Aluminum plates significantly strengthen the upper links that are very very flexible. And this is especially undesirable at higher speeds.
There will always be weak spot but it is important that this weak spot was easily replaceable and cheap. Then it's ok.

Originally Posted by magic_yeti

maybe if u change the mounting of the plates you will get more clearence, try the nuts outside. if i find time i will check it on my yeti.

Changing the mounting of the plates (nuts outside) will solve the problem at the rear axle. The problem is when the axle is crossing the upper links collide with the driveshaft and in front with chassis. Upper links are massive and there is little space at the back. It's not well thought out.

Certainly there are several ways to resolve this issue. I like a clean solution. No punk

[Phaeton]

https://www.vanquishproducts.com/inc...sion-link-kit/

Yvo

[Sibstr]

Problem solved
Based on advice from this forum I bought new SSD upper links at kayhobbies.at. It fits perfectly with no collision with shock damper, driveshaft or other components.

SSD upper titanium links (SSD00137)


Thank you all for your advice and sharing your experience

[magic_yeti]

Nice that they solved it. If you get problems with the trailing arms, SSD has a nice Option as well.

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