JC Auto Design - SCX10 Rear Upper Link Risers - Improved geometry

[monkeyracer]

Introducing...

SCX10 Rear Upper Link Risers (AKA RULR)
These parts will allow you to raise up the chassis side rear upper link mounting points to give you better anti-squat characteristics (see below for a tech answer on why this is good...)

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Nylon SCX10 RULR (V2)

These parts are made from durable Nylon 645, and will come dyed black. On request I can leave them natural white so you can dye them any color you want.

• Super Light - Weighs only 3 grams for the pair!
• Improves performance on uphill climbs - typically 2 degrees better.
• Works with stock SCX10 Chassis and skid, no modifications necessary!
• Raises your mount up 15mm and back about 3mm, so it should be compatible with almost any existing setup. No need to change out your links!
• Increases pinion angle using stock links
• Stronger than the ABS versions - Nylon will stand up to much more abuse!
• Keys into chassis to prevent rotation
• Extremely easy to install, requiring no drilling and minimal effort.

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Extended Version Now Available!
SCX10 Rear Upper Link Risers (AKA RULR)

• Super Light - Weighs only 3 grams for the pair!
• Improves performance on uphill climbs - typically 2 degrees better.
• Works with stock SCX10 Chassis and skid, no modifications necessary!
• Raises your mount up 15 mm and back about 8 mm to clear large motors and large drive shafts.
  **You may have to change your rear upper links to accommodate the extended mount. A 5 mm shorter link is recommended.
• Stronger than the ABS versions - Nylon will stand up to much more abuse!
• Keys into chassis to prevent rotation
• Extremely easy to install, requiring no drilling and minimal effort.

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Disclaimer - "There is still some controversy about the whole squat or anti-squat thing, so the below information is based on what I was able to find. In the end, these improve the performance of the SCX because of the better vertical link mount separation at the chassis. Many users are reporting 2 degrees steeper climbs."

Here's some more info on why this is a good thing for your rig:
With the raised COG and often vertical climbs these rigs encounter, the stock squat set-up actually makes it easier for the front suspension to unload and allow the vehicle to flip over backward. By simply changing the mounting point, this turns the geometry to an anti-squat set-up and when under power, the rotation of the axle actually raises the back end of the vehicle, providing a forward bias, helping you get up and over that steep climb.

Squat vs. Anti-squat:





More info in many threads on RCC, but here's one recent one or two that I liked:

3/4 Link for Dummies

Die-Laughing's Class2 Ultra4 Jeep!

[monkeyracer]

To purchase, simply visit my website:

JC Auto Design

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RULR V2 - Nylon (Dyed Black Plastic) - $10 per pair


Extended RULR - Nylon (Dyed Black Plastic) - $10 per pair

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USPS First Class Mail Shipping is included in the above price.
International shipping is available, but please send me a PM for a shipping quote.

Thanks for your support!

[monkeyracer]

Installation Instructions:

Steel version:



Step 1: Remove the screw and lock nut holding the lower link on the chassis.

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Step 2: Temporarily mount the RULR to the outside of the chassis, ensuring that the bottom edge is flush with the bottom of the chassis.

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Step 3: Using the RULR as a template, drill a 1/8" (3mm) hole into the chassis rail.

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Step 4: Remove the RULR

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Step 5: At this point, there are a few options to how you would mount the RULR. This will depend on your set-up.



Option 1: Inside of chassis, with spacers



In this image, a 1/4" (6mm) spacer was used to get the RULR as close to the driveshaft without binding. For this set up, you will likely need different rod ends (angled) to mount the link to the outside of the RULR.

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Option 2: Outside of chassis, spacer for upper link
For this set-up, you can adjust the spacer to get the link where you would like it. This set up typically does not work if you have sliders mounted to the chassis.

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Option 3: Inside of chassis, no spacers, 30 degree bend
For this set up, you would bend the RULR about 30 degrees as shown below:



This can be done fairly easily if you clamp one end in a vice and use either strong pliers or a wood block and a hammer.

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Step 6: Repeat for the other side, and go wheeling!

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Plastic Version

For the plastic version, simply remove the link mount screw, install the RULR on the appropriate side (these are Left / Right dependent), and install the upper link.

[Szczerba]

Yes sir. Mounts look great, let alone the improved suspension geometry features.


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[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Yes sir. Mounts look great, let alone the improved suspension geometry features.


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Thanks, these are such a simple item, but help the geometry nicely.

Pricing added above for those wanting to purchase these.

[boosted4lyf]

2sets paid for

[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

2sets paid for

Awesome! Thanks for the order, they are printing now.

[hotwheels000]

Very nice, I have wanted to do this for a while now but have been to lazy to strip the chassis and weld her up.. PP sent

[grunt95]

paid for this and a rear truss both in blue cant wait!

[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Very nice, I have wanted to do this for a while now but have been to lazy to strip the chassis and weld her up.. PP sent

Received, and printed your parts.

Originally Posted by grunt95

paid for this and a rear truss both in blue cant wait!

Order received, printing the truss now. I'll post a pic of the color so others can see the blue option.

Thanks for your support!

[torchedcycle]

paid for this and a rear truss also

[monkeyracer]

All orders paid for by right now are going in the mail today. Paypal transactions updated with appropriate tracking info.

Thanks for your orders, keep them coming!

[Robs07junk]

Paypal Sent for 2 Sets ! Thanks

[muddywaters]

This is awesome!!! Pay Pal sent for a set of your SCX10 Rear Upper Link Risers ..

[Yotapane]

Just ordered 2 sets, thanks

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

2 sets ordered..

[racin707]

Looks great!

[Duuuuuuuude]

Dang! You beat me to it.




Looks good though, nice job.

[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Dang! You beat me to it.




Looks good though, nice job.

Sorry... the early bird gets the... something...
I didn't even know anyone else was working on something like this. Ever since doublej's thread I have been planning this out, just had to wait for the vendor star to release it.

Thanks for the compliment, and thanks to those with new orders. I am getting those printed tonight and will have them out very soon.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by monkeyracer

Sorry... the early bird gets the... something...
I didn't even know anyone else was working on something like this. Ever since doublej's thread I have been planning this out, just had to wait for the vendor star to release it.

Thanks for the compliment, and thanks to those with new orders. I am getting those printed tonight and will have them out very soon.

I like yours a lot better than I like mine, so its not even an issue.