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Old 10-26-2009, 11:48 PM   #1
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I wasn't real keen on the stock setup on my new Axial RTC, so I made up my own links with aluminum, and metric rod. Nice trick if you know the length you need for links and don't wanna go to the LHS for replacements. I see it is used around here as well Anyway, here are a few pics. I put a bit of bend in the uppers for more clearance of components.It has more than enough articulation,and I may limit it some. The AA holder on the rear plate is a temporary fix for my receiver issues till I get BEC.
Let me know what you guys think.




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Old 10-27-2009, 07:04 AM   #2
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Looks pretty good. Ya may have some rear squat and torque twist. Much better than stock.
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Old 10-27-2009, 07:16 AM   #3
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Nice work on the links. Nothing better than home built.

Try dropping the rear uppers down a hole, and move the left side rear upper to the top of the plate.

Can you get a side shot of it sitting flat?
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:13 PM   #4
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Crazy, I had my RTC set up with bent upper links that I had made looks just like the ones you made. I didn't care for how it flexed though, seemed to bind alot to me.
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:47 PM   #5
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Here ya go Duuuuuuuude. Here's a pic sitting on the ground.

BLKXJ 96.....I have had no issues with any binding anywhere.
I have maybe 2 mm of spacers in 2 areas, but that was was worse before I bent the uppers.
They were rubbing the chassis slightly.


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Old 10-27-2009, 08:46 PM   #6
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that looks like a fairly tall belly height, mabye loosen up those shocks a bit
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