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06-05-2009, 09:31 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge
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|  Making new upper and lower links? how? What are u guys useing to make new upper/lower links? THANKS |
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06-05-2009, 10:02 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV
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| I use #8 all thread and revo ends, then sleeve the thread with whatever. |
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06-05-2009, 12:18 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA
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06-05-2009, 10:05 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud
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| I used 5/16 delrin rod, drilled and tapped the ends for 3mm x 20mm set screws and attached traxxas rod ends. I used a link drill bushing to center the hole and drilled it with a cordless drill. Link to the bushiings: Link Drill Bushing Some pics of mine: |
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06-06-2009, 07:16 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA
Posts: 88
| Quick question too while on link talk, once youve made longer links, do you have to move the position where the shock mounts? I tried to make some but it seems that maybe the links were too long and I would have to mount the shock in a another place other than the axle. Any help? Thanks |
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06-06-2009, 09:18 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 71
| If you make long enough links the shocks just wont reach. If that is the case you can make chassis extension plates, A new chassis or make a bracket for the front axle to mount the shock closer. |
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06-06-2009, 10:51 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jefferson
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Those are really sweet. Does delrin make that much better links than aluminum?? I know its slick but ive never worked with it so im a little more intimidated by it. | |
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06-06-2009, 10:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud
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| Those are really sweet. Does delrin make that much better links than aluminum?? I know its slick but ive never worked with it so im a little more intimidated by it.[/QUOTE] The big advantages of Delrin are the fact that it is slick and easy to work with. I use woodworking tools to cut the Delrin and it drills and taps very easily. I have heard that it breaks easyer but all my stuff has held up well. If it does break it is easy to make a new piece. Link to my build:CC and Delrin |
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06-06-2009, 11:01 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV
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| I'm a big fan of the plastics as well, mostly lexan and acetal(delrin), but I also use regular cutting board plastic for things. Like fixed13 mentioned, very easy to work with, I use router bits in my drill press to make it a hillbilly mill. |
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06-06-2009, 11:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa
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| I used the stock links, threaded rod, and aluminum tubing. |
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06-07-2009, 12:16 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud
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06-07-2009, 08:18 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Naoma, WV
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| Well, I have a mill vice, so I keep my fingers on the wheels for that. It always takes a few scars before we think of safety doesn't it? I have my fair share from shop tools as well. |
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06-07-2009, 08:39 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moundsville
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| Delrin is the way to go, easy to make and they work great.  |
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06-07-2009, 11:45 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jefferson
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| delrin is looking to be my links in the near future then. ;) |
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06-07-2009, 05:39 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moundsville
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06-07-2009, 06:11 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA
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| How did you pre-drill the links? |
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06-07-2009, 06:23 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jefferson
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| Is there a place to get those delrin rods at a decent price online? No one near me sells delrin that i have found. |
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06-07-2009, 08:17 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA
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| eplastics.com http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/Ace...4Pa38Ta38QaNr0 I have bought acrylic from them before and they seem to have the best prices. They will also cnc cut parts for you if you send them cad drawings. I am thinking about having them cut me a chassis. Although it is easy enough to do in my garage so i don't know. Last edited by badtoy1986; 06-07-2009 at 08:19 PM. |
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06-07-2009, 08:44 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jefferson
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| SWEET. thanks dude! |
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06-07-2009, 09:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud
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