Pros and Cons of 50/50 to 60/40

[zboarder720]

I am building my crawler and I dont know if I should do 50/50 or 60/40. It will be about 12.5 in. I will be using the threaded rod for my links with brake tubing around it so it can be any length.

What is having a 60/40 going to help with? Steep inclines? I want it to be a comp ready crawler and I plan on using the RBX or P4 chassis.

Also, I have scene a few guys bend the rear links... Is this for a higher ground clearence? I want to be able to climb up some steep faces as thats what most of the terrain is around here, steep faces.

So, can you guys fill me in on the pros and cons of a 50/50 setup compared to a 60/40 setup?

Thanks
Z

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by zboarder720

I am building my crawler and I dont know if I should do 50/50 or 60/40. It will be about 12.5 in. I will be using the threaded rod for my links with brake tubing around it so it can be any length.

What is having a 60/40 going to help with? Steep inclines? I want it to be a comp ready crawler and I plan on using the RBX or P4 chassis.

Also, I have scene a few guys bend the rear links... Is this for a higher ground clearence? I want to be able to climb up some steep faces as thats what most of the terrain is around here, steep faces.

So, can you guys fill me in on the pros and cons of a 50/50 setup compared to a 60/40 setup?

Thanks
Z

A 60/40 set up will give you a better weight bias, which will help in those steep climbs.

[zboarder720]

Sorry, was not sure if this was a newbie post or a general post.


Does bending the rear links realy help? I can see where it would help geting over certain "wierd" rocks, but in the long run, is it going to help?

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by zboarder720

Does bending the rear links realy help? I can see where it would help geting over certain "wierd" rocks, but in the long run, is it going to help?

It doesn't hurt to bend the links for more clearance. Your driveshafts will take more hits from rocks with the bent lowers.

I'd say if you're running in bowling ball sized rocks go with a 50/50 set-up. If you're running on steep slick rock go with a 60/40 set-up. Everyone has their own preferences though.

[zboarder720]

OK, thanks man. I think I am going to go with the 60/40 set up sence that fits the terrain I have around here.

Thanks again.

[Bknight]

if it doesn't work, just cut some new links, maybe even push the wb out to 13 or 13.5 i may be wronge on this since i'm new, but relating to real world crawling, you want the lowest COG so that the wheight is not being pushed on the rear axle, but i may be wronge. also if your doing step climbs only why not try 70/30 or 65/35?