03-04-2014, 11:50 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plano
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| 4-link Sawback
So bought a Sawback last week and put it together over the weekend and then decided that I wasn't quite happy. So I converted to a 4-link. I am still working out the bugs but aside from how stiff the new suspension is it works well. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Sorry for the quality. I will be trying to get some better pictures soon. |
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03-05-2014, 06:33 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ca.
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Interesting, I can't tell where all of the links attach because of your back drop. Looking forward to your next photos.
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03-05-2014, 08:09 AM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
It will work but the angles of the links isnt ideal. Also its hard to tell for sure because of the pics but the top links look a little short compared to the lowers which can make articulation bind a bit.
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03-05-2014, 02:48 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SE Iowa
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Looks like all the ends are lined up with existing holes or points of mounting factory. It's a step in the right direction for sure! Keep us in the loop working out the bugs, this might justify me getting another to follow your build lol
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03-05-2014, 04:38 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plano
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Well I haven't had much chance to play with it today. Although I did poick up some rcw4wd rims in white that I will put on tonight at some later point. The top link is short however there doesn't seem to be much in the way of binding and that might be because overall it is limited in how much any corner can extend because of the shocks. Once I get the shocks figured out then I will be able to tell if I need to move any hardware or put in longer links (or that is my hope). All the ends did line up to the point that I didn't need to drill any holes. I didn't really even need any extra hardware other then a few longer screws then were in the kit originally. All the links were Traxxas links and the shocks were ECX. So here are the pictures I promised. [IMG][/IMG] Articulation isn't that bad. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] This one shows a nice side view and how I was able to keep the servo in place and the mounting points I used. |
03-05-2014, 06:20 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Yah if the shocks were off an ECX fast rig the oil and springs are probably a bit stiff. Looks good though.
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03-05-2014, 06:29 PM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ?
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Looks more capable. Are you going to throw a Panhard in there to keep it squared up or is it not needed? I really like the Sawback. Probably be my next project.
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03-05-2014, 10:09 PM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Casper
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
Looks good. send me ur leafs.... lol J. |
03-05-2014, 11:45 PM | #9 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plano
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| Re: 4-link Sawback
As of right now I don't think a Panhard is needed but I might be wrong, we shall see how it goes once I get it on some rocks. I am guessing that you have a set of bent leafs? I would send them to you if I didn't think I would be using them on a project that I am thinking about. |
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