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Old 02-17-2008, 06:03 PM   #1
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Default Suspension compression winch on the WK

Anybody else do this?
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I'm wondering if it would be beneficial to add one for the rear or if that would just be over kill?
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I would think it would be like a 1:1. It might help in extreme climbs, but I think I would rather use my 3rd channel for a dig.
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I would think it would be like a 1:1. It might help in extreme climbs, but I think I would rather use my 3rd channel for a dig.
True ... but I already have a dig.


I have done a little testing with this and I'm thinking that the rear would be helpful, but I think probably not worth the extra weight up on the chassis.
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I think it would be more beneficial on the front axle. You could winch in the axle on steep ascents and breakovers to keep COG farther forward. I guess this only applies on sprung front suspension

You dont need to mount the servo up on the chassis. If you mount it on the axle it keeps your weight nice and low. If you dont have room on the axle you could mount the servo on the bottom of your chassis and run the line over a bar or w/e.
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True ... but I already have a dig.


I have done a little testing with this and I'm thinking that the rear would be helpful, but I think probably not worth the extra weight up on the chassis.
How about using one servo to winch down both axles simultaneously?
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How about using one servo to winch down both axles simultaneously?
Having seperate control would be best for anything, good idea but would hinder at times. I tried it with a tlt once, sometimes it helped, others it hurt,
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You dont need to mount the servo up on the chassis. If you mount it on the axle it keeps your weight nice and low. If you dont have room on the axle you could mount the servo on the bottom of your chassis and run the line over a bar or w/e.
USRCCA rules made me think the winch had to attach to the chassis and the line had to go to the axle... section 2.1.4

http://www.usrcca.com/rules2008.pdf
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