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Old 08-03-2010, 11:42 AM   #1
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Default Best way to shorten Wheelbase to 12.5

i just finished building a berg on the Droid chassis. I used the recommended links and rod ends by CKRC. The wheelbase still comes out around 12.75 to 13.0 inches when compressed. What's the best way to shorten it? I imagine it would be to grind down the links a bit. Which end would you grind down? The ends on the chassis, or the ends that go to the axles? Thanks. This is for comp rules.
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Old 08-03-2010, 12:07 PM   #2
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i would take off a little from all the links on both sides
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Old 08-03-2010, 12:11 PM   #3
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Take a few measurements, do a little math, and trim evenly from both ends of the links.
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Old 08-03-2010, 11:43 PM   #4
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Raising your shocks will also shorten it up.
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Old 08-04-2010, 06:21 AM   #5
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If possible, you can widen your lower links at the axle ends. Just put a spacer between the rod end and the link mount.
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Old 08-04-2010, 10:46 AM   #6
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^^^^Good info guys, thanks for the tips
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