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RcBro · 05-10-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini

That's why I like using a hand bender takes for ever but you can get it just right, and it's a great work out too lolol. Looking foward to seeing the done links.

That was by hand

DickyT · 05-10-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Ever taken a Ti Link and seen how tight you could get a bend? It's crazy when the thread section snaps and how angry one can get in just a matter of seconds..... Yep, that was me tonight. Got the rear lowers bent beatifully, then got crazy on the uppers, should have checked my bend as it was near perfect, but I thought I needed it tighther. So I'll be picking up another set of links tomorrow to finish her ups. Once she's a roller I'll be posting pictures. The time crunch is getting tighter and tighter!

Ouch. That can get expensive fast

RcBro · 05-10-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DickyT

Ouch. That can get expensive fast

This whole hobby is expensive lol

4xFord · 05-10-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Ever taken a Ti Link and seen how tight you could get a bend? It's crazy when the thread section snaps and how angry one can get in just a matter of seconds..... Yep, that was me tonight. Got the rear lowers bent beatifully, then got crazy on the uppers, should have checked my bend as it was near perfect, but I thought I needed it tighther. So I'll be picking up another set of links tomorrow to finish her ups. Once she's a roller I'll be posting pictures. The time crunch is getting tighter and tighter!

I've done the same thing before, so at least your not alone. You will only do it once though.....haha.

Chaotic Crawlers · 05-10-2011, 04:24 PM

How much of an angle did you have on it before it broke????

Chaotic Crawlers · 05-10-2011, 04:42 PM

That chassis is sick!!!

Unfortunately for me, it looks a lot like the prototype i drew up about a month ago

Can't wait to see it as a roller!
That cab design looks incredible all bolted up!

I'm subscribed!!!

RickM · 05-10-2011, 08:42 PM

I was bending a ti link with a $12 hand bender from home depot. I also popped the threaded section off, and I am glad I still have sight in both eyes.

DickyT · 05-10-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RickM

I was bending a ti link with a $12 hand bender from home depot. I also popped the threaded section off, and I am glad I still have sight in both eyes.

Safety glasses Rick!

Mini · 05-11-2011, 04:38 AM

How did the bending turn out Will?

EvilTwin v2 · 05-11-2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RickM

I was bending a ti link with a $12 hand bender from home depot. I also popped the threaded section off, and I am glad I still have sight in both eyes.

I use a cheap hand bender, too, but I also use a screw driver with exchangeable bits. I pull the bit out, then insert the end of the link into the hole in the shaft of the screwdriver. This way, there's less stress on the end of the link, and if it were to break, it's not flying anywhere. It also allowed me to get my bends a little closer to the end of the link.

ittybitty · 05-11-2011, 09:09 AM

Putting it in a vise and using the closed end of a combination wrench works too.

DickyT · 05-11-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ittybitty

Putting it in a vise and using the closed end of a combination wrench works too.

That is how I did my uppers

RcBro · 05-11-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ittybitty

Putting it in a vise and using the closed end of a combination wrench works too.

That's also my method.

RcBro · 05-11-2011, 10:06 AM

The chassis works best with longer rear links per the designer. However all the aftermarket 4 link mounts move close to the chassis, shortening the links, which is something we've found doesn't work properly. So we went ahead and cut our first proto rear 4 link mounts yesterday.

rob_b · 05-11-2011, 10:56 AM

Holy crap! Once you clock the case the work point will be way behind the axle cl and the vertical separation will be much less than stock too. Also going to need some really bent uppers to clear everything. I like the idea but think the offsets are a bit much.

RcBro · 05-11-2011, 11:03 AM

Hence why its adjustable and not fixed. Have you not seen some of these bent links people are making lol.

rob_b · 05-11-2011, 11:15 AM

If you slide it all the way back then clock the case there wont be much of any link separation left. Which is not necessarily a bad thing by itself, it just doesn't pair well with most of the MOA chassis on the market.

Are there some blind holes that allow it to move forward?

khwilliams · 05-11-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Hence why its adjustable and not fixed. Have you not seen some of these bent links people are making lol.

Agreed!

RcBro · 05-11-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rob_b

If you slide it all the way back then clock the case there wont be much of any link separation left. Which is not necessarily a bad thing by itself, it just doesn't pair well with most of the MOA chassis on the market.

Are there some blind holes that allow it to move forward?

Yes, there are holes in the thickest part of the mount as well.

If you look at an XR10 the links are near centered with the axle and it has worked well, some like it one way, some like it another. Now they have options.

Sometimes you don't know till you try it.

DickyT · 05-11-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Have you not seen some of these bent links people are making lol.

nope... let's see yours

05-10-2011, 04:24 PM	#145
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	How much of an angle did you have on it before it broke????

05-10-2011, 04:42 PM	#146
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	That chassis is sick!!! Unfortunately for me, it looks a lot like the prototype i drew up about a month ago Can't wait to see it as a roller! That cab design looks incredible all bolted up! I'm subscribed!!!

05-10-2011, 08:42 PM	#147
RickM RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,848	I was bending a ti link with a $12 hand bender from home depot. I also popped the threaded section off, and I am glad I still have sight in both eyes.

05-11-2011, 04:38 AM	#149
Mini "HOLLYWOOD" Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 3,119	How did the bending turn out Will?

05-11-2011, 09:09 AM	#151
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	Putting it in a vise and using the closed end of a combination wrench works too.

05-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#154
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	The chassis works best with longer rear links per the designer. However all the aftermarket 4 link mounts move close to the chassis, shortening the links, which is something we've found doesn't work properly. So we went ahead and cut our first proto rear 4 link mounts yesterday.

05-11-2011, 10:56 AM	#155
rob_b I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: QC-AZ Posts: 2,352	Holy crap! Once you clock the case the work point will be way behind the axle cl and the vertical separation will be much less than stock too. Also going to need some really bent uppers to clear everything. I like the idea but think the offsets are a bit much.

05-11-2011, 11:03 AM	#156
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Hence why its adjustable and not fixed. Have you not seen some of these bent links people are making lol.

05-11-2011, 11:15 AM	#157
rob_b I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: QC-AZ Posts: 2,352	If you slide it all the way back then clock the case there wont be much of any link separation left. Which is not necessarily a bad thing by itself, it just doesn't pair well with most of the MOA chassis on the market. Are there some blind holes that allow it to move forward?

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