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Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 12:13 AM

I'm looking to rebuilt my nylint for better performance....I was wondering if anyone had any help regarding the wheel base lenth for a 4-link and what is the best way to find or fabricate brackets for mounting servo and strenthening chasis. I would appreciate any help regarding the full rebuilt that I have underway.

Planning full suspension conversion, full ESC and servo mod, battery upgrade and have completed the 2.2 wheel conversion and high/low removal and streched the back 2" before tearing the truck down and fully removing the lower battery housing and planning on mounting some kind of metal tub or somthing.

I think im in over my head.... At least i have two trucks

jeepguy · 01-18-2006, 07:38 AM

check the modification thread up to.

the servo install is there & many other mods!
just click the pictures or link..

Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 10:27 AM

I appreciate the help but i have already checked the mod portion that Jason from Agusta posted and used a number of things i found to modify my truck. What I need is help with the suspension and I couldnt find anything on a full customized suspension that shows specs or has hints on what the optimum wheel base and 4 link setup is. IF anyone has any input it is much appreciated and I will be working on the truck today and checking the forums often....THanks

Oh boy.... Fabrication is Fun....!:neutral:

Del Monte · 01-18-2006, 11:32 AM

I'm running about a 12.5" wheelbase with my 2.2 moabs, and it seems to work pretty well.

Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 02:54 PM

Cool sounds good....I just tied in the first two supports in the front and back and need to see what the wheel base is now....should be dramatically bigger. Hope this suspension works....need to find shocks that will fit the extended wheel base and im wondering if i will need more supports tied in to maintain drivability....

I will keep everyone posted and hopefully have some pics when i figure out how to post them.....

Any Ideas are welcome and if anyone has pics of custom frame or suspension it would be much appreciated.

Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 05:36 PM

Wheelbase is 13 and 1/2 inches and now i need to find a shock that will support such long travel.... this is getting really complicated and If anyone has ideas for shocks please let me know

Juice · 01-18-2006, 07:23 PM

you could modify your shocks, i made mine telescoping, and they work great, i just used a bic pen as the center link, had to bore the hole out a little in the shock, but i get a ton of droop, and still get full compression

airranger · 01-18-2006, 07:45 PM

thats a neat idea

Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 08:43 PM

Well... I got the Aluminum for the brackets that im fabricating to mount the servo. (Thanks Jason) I have one finished and i am going to work on the second top mount tomorrow. The Dremmel that i purchased is the most helpful tool that i have and I am in love with the fact that i can fabricate aluminum pieces so easily. I need to find a factory spring that can allow for the extended wheel base that i have. Im thinking it needs to be at least 4 to 4 1/2 inches long.... I just dont see it working any other way. I heard a rumor that there is a factory spring for one of the monster trucks out there that could potentially be useful... If anyone has any information let me know....

Thanks

2.2 mod... Electronics mounted, extended wheel base 12.5 inches, hi-torqe servo mod in progress, shocks-????.

Dusted 1 · 01-18-2006, 08:45 PM

Holy crap...I think i just figured out how to do the four link.....hmmm.

01-18-2006, 12:13 AM	#1
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	Nylint Tear Down...need suspension help! I'm looking to rebuilt my nylint for better performance....I was wondering if anyone had any help regarding the wheel base lenth for a 4-link and what is the best way to find or fabricate brackets for mounting servo and strenthening chasis. I would appreciate any help regarding the full rebuilt that I have underway. Planning full suspension conversion, full ESC and servo mod, battery upgrade and have completed the 2.2 wheel conversion and high/low removal and streched the back 2" before tearing the truck down and fully removing the lower battery housing and planning on mounting some kind of metal tub or somthing. I think im in over my head.... At least i have two trucks

01-18-2006, 07:38 AM	#2
jeepguy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crescent city Posts: 304	check the modification thread up to. the servo install is there & many other mods! just click the pictures or link..

01-18-2006, 10:27 AM	#3
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	I appreciate the help but i have already checked the mod portion that Jason from Agusta posted and used a number of things i found to modify my truck. What I need is help with the suspension and I couldnt find anything on a full customized suspension that shows specs or has hints on what the optimum wheel base and 4 link setup is. IF anyone has any input it is much appreciated and I will be working on the truck today and checking the forums often....THanks Oh boy.... Fabrication is Fun....!:neutral:

01-18-2006, 11:32 AM	#4
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	I'm running about a 12.5" wheelbase with my 2.2 moabs, and it seems to work pretty well.

01-18-2006, 02:54 PM	#5
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	Cool sounds good....I just tied in the first two supports in the front and back and need to see what the wheel base is now....should be dramatically bigger. Hope this suspension works....need to find shocks that will fit the extended wheel base and im wondering if i will need more supports tied in to maintain drivability.... I will keep everyone posted and hopefully have some pics when i figure out how to post them..... Any Ideas are welcome and if anyone has pics of custom frame or suspension it would be much appreciated.

01-18-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	Wheelbase is 13 and 1/2 inches and now i need to find a shock that will support such long travel.... this is getting really complicated and If anyone has ideas for shocks please let me know

01-18-2006, 07:23 PM	#7
Juice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Marquette Posts: 1	you could modify your shocks, i made mine telescoping, and they work great, i just used a bic pen as the center link, had to bore the hole out a little in the shock, but i get a ton of droop, and still get full compression

01-18-2006, 07:45 PM	#8
airranger Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 240	thats a neat idea

01-18-2006, 08:43 PM	#9
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	Well... I got the Aluminum for the brackets that im fabricating to mount the servo. (Thanks Jason) I have one finished and i am going to work on the second top mount tomorrow. The Dremmel that i purchased is the most helpful tool that i have and I am in love with the fact that i can fabricate aluminum pieces so easily. I need to find a factory spring that can allow for the extended wheel base that i have. Im thinking it needs to be at least 4 to 4 1/2 inches long.... I just dont see it working any other way. I heard a rumor that there is a factory spring for one of the monster trucks out there that could potentially be useful... If anyone has any information let me know.... Thanks 2.2 mod... Electronics mounted, extended wheel base 12.5 inches, hi-torqe servo mod in progress, shocks-????.

01-18-2006, 08:45 PM	#10
Dusted 1 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 9	Holy crap...I think i just figured out how to do the four link.....hmmm.

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