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MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 03-23-2011, 10:21 PM

Well guys, ive noticed that on my mini, that 1 big issue i have is that the axle Shock and lower link mounts always tend to break off too easy, is there any way to make them more durable?

i think losi should also thicken the plastic alittle, i feel that it is just too thin at times.

dickwart · 03-23-2011, 10:33 PM

Don't over tighten! I've been compin' my same housings for 2 years w/ no problems...

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 03-23-2011, 10:36 PM

Wow, thats incredible.

does the screw hold though? im worried of the screw loosening out easy.

RickM · 03-24-2011, 08:05 AM

I also broke the thin side of the mount trying to mount my shocks outside the mount position. They are not the strongest by any means. I suggest having some spares around as well. I do agree that over tightening things might be a culprit simply because the rod ball ends are pretty sharp and small.

One thing I might suggest after looking at your build pics is it looks like something is either stressing or binding the link/shock mount and causing it to bend a bit on an angle. That might be something to take a look at in my opinion.

slowtocrawl · 03-24-2011, 08:19 AM

I have been running my rig for a year on the same housing. My son tightened his shock mount down just a little to tight, you could see it was slightly bent in and the outside snapped after the second pack.

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 03-24-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickM

I also broke the thin side of the mount trying to mount my shocks outside the mount position. They are not the strongest by any means. I suggest having some spares around as well. I do agree that over tightening things might be a culprit simply because the rod ball ends are pretty sharp and small.

One thing I might suggest after looking at your build pics is it looks like something is either stressing or binding the link/shock mount and causing it to bend a bit on an angle. That might be something to take a look at in my opinion.

I think I may try grinding down the edges, and use a 3mm washer to help put the pressure on the thin piece.

Also, you maybe right, as I run the mini gc3 and man, do those links need some pressure to place it into position.

JeremyH · 03-24-2011, 09:34 AM

Are you outboarding them? If so, are you using a proper sized spacer between the mounts?

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 03-24-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Are you outboarding them? If so, are you using a proper sized spacer between the mounts?

Nope, I am not running the outboard shock kit. I believe it may be due to the Sharp edges on the ball ends... anyways, will have to check once I get back from class

dickwart · 03-24-2011, 10:16 AM

I also have them outboarded w/ a spacer. If yer worried about them backing out just add a dab of BLUE locktight and yer golden!

And I had to sand the shit out of my skid on the GC3 to get the links to move freely...

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 03-24-2011, 10:48 AM

Ah yes, I will be using blue lock tite.

btw. do you know that traxxas rod that uses the e clip that people use to hold the lowers in place for the gc3? if so what is the part number?

03-23-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	Axle Link mounts breaking. please help. Well guys, ive noticed that on my mini, that 1 big issue i have is that the axle Shock and lower link mounts always tend to break off too easy, is there any way to make them more durable? i think losi should also thicken the plastic alittle, i feel that it is just too thin at times.

03-23-2011, 10:33 PM	#2
dickwart Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thorp WA, more sheep than men... Posts: 543	Don't over tighten! I've been compin' my same housings for 2 years w/ no problems...

03-23-2011, 10:36 PM	#3
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	Wow, thats incredible. does the screw hold though? im worried of the screw loosening out easy.

03-24-2011, 08:05 AM	#4
RickM RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,848	I also broke the thin side of the mount trying to mount my shocks outside the mount position. They are not the strongest by any means. I suggest having some spares around as well. I do agree that over tightening things might be a culprit simply because the rod ball ends are pretty sharp and small. One thing I might suggest after looking at your build pics is it looks like something is either stressing or binding the link/shock mount and causing it to bend a bit on an angle. That might be something to take a look at in my opinion.

03-24-2011, 08:19 AM	#5
slowtocrawl Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clever Posts: 109	I have been running my rig for a year on the same housing. My son tightened his shock mount down just a little to tight, you could see it was slightly bent in and the outside snapped after the second pack.

03-24-2011, 09:34 AM	#7
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Are you outboarding them? If so, are you using a proper sized spacer between the mounts?

03-24-2011, 10:16 AM	#9
dickwart Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thorp WA, more sheep than men... Posts: 543	I also have them outboarded w/ a spacer. If yer worried about them backing out just add a dab of BLUE locktight and yer golden! And I had to sand the shit out of my skid on the GC3 to get the links to move freely...

03-24-2011, 10:48 AM	#10
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	Ah yes, I will be using blue lock tite. btw. do you know that traxxas rod that uses the e clip that people use to hold the lowers in place for the gc3? if so what is the part number?

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