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CREEPINKING · 10-31-2009, 04:02 PM

Ok so here is the deal. I recently made an attempt to build a comp crawler, it turned out great with one exception. When it gets all twisted up it wants to stay that way. I have E-maxx shocks and custom links made out of threaded rod and hollow CF rods. The chassis is based on the widow chassis and made out of a cutting board. All the mounting holes are the same. And it has a 4 link up top. Any suggestons?

rottenbelly · 10-31-2009, 04:07 PM

A picture directly from the side and from above would help us see how your links are set up. Otherwise its kinda hard to guess. I Made one of those widow chassis's a long while ago. I had the same problems. Ended up switching chassis's.

CREEPINKING · 10-31-2009, 04:41 PM

I agree a pic would go a long way but I dont have a camera. It just seems that the base of this chassis is too long and doesnt give enough length on the links at a 12.5 in wheelbase. Anyone tried shorter shocks?

rottenbelly · 10-31-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CREEPINKING

I agree a pic would go a long way but I dont have a camera. It just seems that the base of this chassis is too long and doesnt give enough length on the links at a 12.5 in wheelbase. Anyone tried shorter shocks?

Shorter shocks would help. Also trying to keep your links parrallel. (You uppers and lowers)
Also try moving your lower links in at the skid.(Reverse triangulation)

CREEPINKING · 11-01-2009, 10:00 AM

Yeah I wanted to do that originally with my lower links but was afraid they might hit the trans. or spur gear. Have you had any problems like that on your setup rottenbelly?

rottenbelly · 11-01-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CREEPINKING

Yeah I wanted to do that originally with my lower links but was afraid they might hit the trans. or spur gear. Have you had any problems like that on your setup rottenbelly?

On my newest rig the rod end in the skid would rub on my 96t spur. So i changed to a 93 and shaved the top on the rod end a bit and it clears it now.
This is the new chassis i just made up last week. You can see its close!!

CREEPINKING · 11-01-2009, 02:27 PM

I may try that and put a spacer under the tranny mounts. I decided to totally redo the links so we will see how she does.

10-31-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
CREEPINKING Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 536	More Questions Ok so here is the deal. I recently made an attempt to build a comp crawler, it turned out great with one exception. When it gets all twisted up it wants to stay that way. I have E-maxx shocks and custom links made out of threaded rod and hollow CF rods. The chassis is based on the widow chassis and made out of a cutting board. All the mounting holes are the same. And it has a 4 link up top. Any suggestons?

10-31-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
rottenbelly Just jump it! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 1,947	A picture directly from the side and from above would help us see how your links are set up. Otherwise its kinda hard to guess. I Made one of those widow chassis's a long while ago. I had the same problems. Ended up switching chassis's.

10-31-2009, 04:41 PM	#3
CREEPINKING Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 536	I agree a pic would go a long way but I dont have a camera. It just seems that the base of this chassis is too long and doesnt give enough length on the links at a 12.5 in wheelbase. Anyone tried shorter shocks?

11-01-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
CREEPINKING Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 536	Yeah I wanted to do that originally with my lower links but was afraid they might hit the trans. or spur gear. Have you had any problems like that on your setup rottenbelly?

11-01-2009, 02:27 PM	#7
CREEPINKING Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 536	I may try that and put a spacer under the tranny mounts. I decided to totally redo the links so we will see how she does.

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