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TheCrow · 05-12-2009, 11:28 AM

I noticed when I make a turn the front tires make contacts on the upper links, its pretty bad that it literally stops the truck. I put the upper links outside to accomodate the banebots motors. I also clocked the axel. Im just wondering how to fix it? I dont want to unclock the axel back, maybe theres another way to fix it. Pls help!

Check the link thats my tires.

http://www3.omnimodels.com/cgi-bin/w...I=PAHC2015&P=7

Brown4 · 05-12-2009, 12:04 PM

What wheels are you running?

TheCrow · 05-12-2009, 01:05 PM

sorry! Proline Eight shooter beadlock

http://www3.omnimodels.com/cgi-bin/w...I=PROC3700&P=7

sweli · 05-12-2009, 02:35 PM

Are you still running the crazy 1" wheel hexes?

TheCrow · 05-12-2009, 02:43 PM

yes!

Brown4 · 05-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Try a different wheels that has a zero offset so the wheel and tire are pushed out away from the chassis. If you are looking for some nice, strong beadlocks wheels, check out Mayhem Eng wheels in the Vendor section. They have a wide selection.

TheCrow · 05-12-2009, 04:21 PM

thanks! but I just got the tires and wheels.

Jamus · 05-12-2009, 04:49 PM

You could always make some type of mount above the servo and bring the uppers closer together at the axle. It would be a better geometry too, CC has an odd suspension geometry stock.

sweli · 05-12-2009, 07:47 PM

Post a few pics of your front links and mounts. Photobucket is free.
I think we need to move your lower links out of the way.

Alternative is to narrow the inbound side of wheels.
Get a cutoff wheel. Chuck it in a drill. Clamp the drill in a Workmate or along the side of your bench. Cut the inside bead off your Eight Shooters, then cut another 1/4 - 3/8" of rim away. Would essentially move the tire outwards.

sweli · 05-12-2009, 07:56 PM

I realize I have a different chassis, but I retained the stock links.
Pic shows smaller 370 motors, but I have Banebot motors in there now and the links still clear them.
I am currently running stock TLT wheel hexes that are about 3/8" thick, the stock tires, trimmed treads with no foams.
Links bend inward towards the front end mounts (left side of pic), and mount about 1/2" inward of stock mounts to delrin risers I fabbed.

Could you bend your links like this, around the motor and striaght to the stock mount, but with a larger spacer and longer screw, moving them inward?

Cougars may be too big for a stock CC chassis.
I am actually considering some 1.9s but on my 2.2 Axial beadlocks. Something around 4" is what this likes.
I run 5.8" Rock-Claws on my 2.2 BMV. I just cannot imagine anything close to that on this thing.

Do you think cutting the Cougars down to 4 - 4.5" OD would stop the rub?

TheCrow · 05-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Just wondering if I bend the upper links sideways to give the tires a little clearance? Do you think it will mess up the stability of the truck? or I will try other tires, maybe thats the easiest way to do it. Dont get me wrong the Panther tires is so amazing! really sticky when it comes to climbing but I guess its just to big for these rig. If I got time I will try your sugestions.Thanks for all your help!

STANG KILLA SS · 05-13-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown4

Try a different wheels that has a zero offset so the wheel and tire are pushed out away from the chassis. If you are looking for some nice, strong beadlocks wheels, check out Mayhem Eng wheels in the Vendor section. They have a wide selection.

yep im running max offset mayhems and have no trouble with hitting/rubbing

badtoy1986 · 05-13-2009, 06:55 PM

Are they rubbing the links or the shocks?

TheCrow · 05-13-2009, 11:06 PM

the links!

05-12-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	Panther Cougar tires hitting upper front links I noticed when I make a turn the front tires make contacts on the upper links, its pretty bad that it literally stops the truck. I put the upper links outside to accomodate the banebots motors. I also clocked the axel. Im just wondering how to fix it? I dont want to unclock the axel back, maybe theres another way to fix it. Pls help! Check the link thats my tires. http://www3.omnimodels.com/cgi-bin/w...I=PAHC2015&P=7

05-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#10
sweli RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 1,898	I realize I have a different chassis, but I retained the stock links. Pic shows smaller 370 motors, but I have Banebot motors in there now and the links still clear them. I am currently running stock TLT wheel hexes that are about 3/8" thick, the stock tires, trimmed treads with no foams. Links bend inward towards the front end mounts (left side of pic), and mount about 1/2" inward of stock mounts to delrin risers I fabbed. Could you bend your links like this, around the motor and striaght to the stock mount, but with a larger spacer and longer screw, moving them inward? Cougars may be too big for a stock CC chassis. I am actually considering some 1.9s but on my 2.2 Axial beadlocks. Something around 4" is what this likes. I run 5.8" Rock-Claws on my 2.2 BMV. I just cannot imagine anything close to that on this thing. Do you think cutting the Cougars down to 4 - 4.5" OD would stop the rub? Last edited by sweli; 05-12-2009 at 07:59 PM.

05-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#11
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	Just wondering if I bend the upper links sideways to give the tires a little clearance? Do you think it will mess up the stability of the truck? or I will try other tires, maybe thats the easiest way to do it. Dont get me wrong the Panther tires is so amazing! really sticky when it comes to climbing but I guess its just to big for these rig. If I got time I will try your sugestions.Thanks for all your help! Last edited by TheCrow; 05-13-2009 at 08:35 AM.

05-12-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
Brown4 Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaverton Posts: 85	What wheels are you running?

05-12-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	sorry! Proline Eight shooter beadlock http://www3.omnimodels.com/cgi-bin/w...I=PROC3700&P=7

05-12-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
sweli RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 1,898	Are you still running the crazy 1" wheel hexes?

05-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	yes!

05-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#6
Brown4 Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaverton Posts: 85	Try a different wheels that has a zero offset so the wheel and tire are pushed out away from the chassis. If you are looking for some nice, strong beadlocks wheels, check out Mayhem Eng wheels in the Vendor section. They have a wide selection.

05-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#7
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	thanks! but I just got the tires and wheels.

05-12-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
Jamus RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV Posts: 1,479	You could always make some type of mount above the servo and bring the uppers closer together at the axle. It would be a better geometry too, CC has an odd suspension geometry stock.

05-12-2009, 07:47 PM	#9
sweli RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 1,898	Post a few pics of your front links and mounts. Photobucket is free. I think we need to move your lower links out of the way. Alternative is to narrow the inbound side of wheels. Get a cutoff wheel. Chuck it in a drill. Clamp the drill in a Workmate or along the side of your bench. Cut the inside bead off your Eight Shooters, then cut another 1/4 - 3/8" of rim away. Would essentially move the tire outwards.

05-13-2009, 06:55 PM	#13
badtoy1986 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 71	Are they rubbing the links or the shocks?

05-13-2009, 11:06 PM	#14
TheCrow Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rodeo Posts: 45	the links!

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