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JasonInAugusta · 09-07-2005, 11:28 AM

...how do you like it?

I tried it, but felt it put too much stress on the pivot point in the center of the suspension assembly.

Anyone experienced failure at that point? Specifically at the sharp corner where the round pivot meets the center suspension link?

From what I could tell all that happens when you flip the rear suspension is that it locks out any compression in the rear and just allows the axle assembly to rotate around that center pivot.

This is definitely putting a good bit of stress on the center pivot.

wolverine · 09-07-2005, 11:47 AM

I havent had any problems with the pivot or arms. The arms now see full travel, from stop to stop.

Citizen Rider · 09-07-2005, 01:44 PM

Gave too much lift for my liking. Raised the center of gravity and whatnot. So i turned it back around and left it stock. About to start the rear axle reversal.

TwistedCreations · 09-07-2005, 03:18 PM

I liked it when i done mine, with the way mine is setup.

with having mine flipped over,it raised the rear about 1/4" if that. have 3 coils cut out. but it puts the suspension arms up to the highest they can go,only leaving downtravel( compression of the whole rear end- still has up travel on flex though). so in turn it takes away the squat when trying to climb stuff. I also have my rear extended probably about 1/2"-3/4". I only run the pen( no sharpie as a brace) and haven't had any problems.

HOpefully ya understand this rambling post

robmurray12 · 09-07-2005, 03:48 PM

I haven't had any problems and I'm running mine on the extra weight of a tube chassi. Flexes, but not any harmful damage so far. I've been running mine like this for atleast a week, crawling it everyday too.

jeepguy · 09-07-2005, 06:44 PM

mines good/about 1.5" in back with my shocks mounted in center(gonna move back to axle to limit flex though!

BeerMonkeY · 09-07-2005, 07:08 PM

my friends flipped rear broke at the swivle point on the axle. mine hasnt yet. we plan on just doin a custom setup for his we just need to figure out whant we want to do with it.

BOWTIE · 09-07-2005, 08:56 PM

i have mine flipped and so far no problems.. i'm also running a different body on mine and i have it as low as i could get it.

bgredjeep · 09-09-2005, 08:42 AM

I like that is rotates the axle up and gets the motor, etc.. up and out of the way, but I don't like how much it makes the rear axle steer when it flexs. I went back to normal also.

09-07-2005, 11:28 AM	#1
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	For those that flipped the rear arms... ...how do you like it? I tried it, but felt it put too much stress on the pivot point in the center of the suspension assembly. Anyone experienced failure at that point? Specifically at the sharp corner where the round pivot meets the center suspension link? From what I could tell all that happens when you flip the rear suspension is that it locks out any compression in the rear and just allows the axle assembly to rotate around that center pivot. This is definitely putting a good bit of stress on the center pivot. Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 09-07-2005 at 11:31 AM.

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09-07-2005, 11:47 AM	#2
wolverine Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Safford Posts: 29	I havent had any problems with the pivot or arms. The arms now see full travel, from stop to stop.

09-07-2005, 01:44 PM	#3
Citizen Rider Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plano Posts: 18	Gave too much lift for my liking. Raised the center of gravity and whatnot. So i turned it back around and left it stock. About to start the rear axle reversal.

09-07-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	I liked it when i done mine, with the way mine is setup. with having mine flipped over,it raised the rear about 1/4" if that. have 3 coils cut out. but it puts the suspension arms up to the highest they can go,only leaving downtravel( compression of the whole rear end- still has up travel on flex though). so in turn it takes away the squat when trying to climb stuff. I also have my rear extended probably about 1/2"-3/4". I only run the pen( no sharpie as a brace) and haven't had any problems. HOpefully ya understand this rambling post

09-07-2005, 03:48 PM	#5
robmurray12 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: monument Posts: 39	I haven't had any problems and I'm running mine on the extra weight of a tube chassi. Flexes, but not any harmful damage so far. I've been running mine like this for atleast a week, crawling it everyday too.

09-07-2005, 06:44 PM	#6
jeepguy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crescent city Posts: 304	mines good/about 1.5" in back with my shocks mounted in center(gonna move back to axle to limit flex though!

09-07-2005, 07:08 PM	#7
BeerMonkeY Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: lake winola Posts: 113	my friends flipped rear broke at the swivle point on the axle. mine hasnt yet. we plan on just doin a custom setup for his we just need to figure out whant we want to do with it.

09-07-2005, 08:56 PM	#8
BOWTIE Ultimate RC Decals Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,761	i have mine flipped and so far no problems.. i'm also running a different body on mine and i have it as low as i could get it.

09-09-2005, 08:42 AM	#9
bgredjeep Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Augusta Posts: 499	I like that is rotates the axle up and gets the motor, etc.. up and out of the way, but I don't like how much it makes the rear axle steer when it flexs. I went back to normal also.

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