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Old 08-10-2006, 09:59 AM   #1
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i have a clod buster that i just bought and want to start to mod it i would like to know if i lock my rear axeal up with shoe goo or silcone will i be able to get it out and have a limited slip
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no the whole idea to using the adhesives you mentioned is to have a locked diff for better crawling ability. The limted slip diff does not work for crawling. But if the question is it's removable then yes the hot glue or shoe goo are removable.
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how can i get more articlation on a stock truck the easy way
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You can't. Easy enough?

And even if you do get more artic, the COG is way too high as stock anyway.
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did you buy this clod for free by any chance ?
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You can't really "buy" anything for free now can you?
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:54 AM   #7
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i got i in on a trade for an 18t
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You might be able to mount the shocks slanted to give it more articulation. But I only have tlts.
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No, it's the link setup that limits the articulation
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:19 PM   #10
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move shocks inboard and make you some links out of 8/32 allthread and 1/4 brakeline with traxxas ball connects on each end 4/40 bolts lowes for about $2 a pack total about $15-$20 cheap and easy.
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move shocks inboard and make you some links out of 8/32 allthread and 1/4 brakeline with traxxas ball connects on each end 4/40 bolts lowes for about $2 a pack total about $15-$20 cheap and easy.
Better yet sell the clod and get a TLT, shafties rule.
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Just make a Torsion chassis. Cheap and easy.
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^^^ True. My TS TLT cost me about $1.37 in materials. And that MF'er CRAWLS!
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Yup, the only way you can get a clod to crawl is by changing the links, and if you want it to crawl well, then you need to change the chassis.

Oh, and don't forget to lock the diffs
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