05-10-2012, 09:09 AM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas/671
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| Lift kit...**updated with pics**
I know rc4wd has a body lift for the TF2, anyone interested in a suspension lift? maybe some lift blocks with u-bolt kit. I think it would add a very nice scale appearance. I know most of us run bigger tires and need a little more clearance, I myself don't like to cut the body. Does this seem like a good idea or a waste of time? Last edited by Erbing; 05-26-2012 at 09:20 AM. Reason: added pics |
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05-10-2012, 10:26 AM | #2 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: edmonton, alberta
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| Re: Lift kit.
Sounds like a very good idea, these are supposed to be scale trucks so why not have lift springs, blocks, shackles and ect? Every year this hobby gets more and more scale.
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05-11-2012, 04:53 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas
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Yea I agree, that would be a great idea. I dont want to cut the body or have it look off because of a body lift. Any vendors lookin to do this.?
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05-11-2012, 05:14 PM | #4 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pacifica, CA.
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| Re: Lift kit. Quote:
Some simple spacers would that would go under the shackles would be the best way to do it and it would keep it scale | |
05-13-2012, 03:53 PM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: butler pa
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| Re: Lift kit.
you can use the bruiser shackles ,they are longer, will lift a little bit.
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05-25-2012, 09:52 AM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: York
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| Re: Lift kit.
I made some shackles from scrap Titanium. 1/4" longer than stock so they give about 1/8" of lift and improve the pinion angle. The verniers are set at the stock length (eye to eye) |
05-26-2012, 01:08 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: missoula
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| Re: Lift kit.
Does this affect steering at all bump steer?
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05-26-2012, 09:16 AM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas/671
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| Re: Lift kit.
Thanks to Blue Monkey RC for reading this thread and providing these 5mm lift blocks. They look good,perfect fit and finish. Gave me the extra clearance I needed for running the bigger 1.55 rock stompers...overall excellent product and service. |
05-26-2012, 09:26 AM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: MI
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| Re: Lift kit.
Thanks for the heads up. I`ll be ordering me a set.
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05-26-2012, 01:58 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: missoula
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| Re: Lift kit.
No steering issues? I like the lOoks of the kit
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05-26-2012, 10:21 PM | #11 |
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05-27-2012, 12:11 AM | #12 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guantanamo Bay Navy Base
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| Re: Lift kit.
Just placed an order for the lift blocks... I like the look... John |
05-28-2012, 07:34 AM | #13 |
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I used alum tubing. This is much nicer. Too bad there aren't taller shimmed versions!
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05-28-2012, 08:47 AM | #14 |
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05-28-2012, 09:03 AM | #15 |
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| Re: Lift kit.
Each lift poses new and specific issues both in the scale world and in the 1:1 world. All have pretty easy fixes. The issue with a shackle lift like I did, is that it can cause pinion angle issues and possible driveshaft angle issues. In the case of a stock TF 2 the shaclkle lift alleviates those last two issues, but had I stayed with the Bruiser Style spring mounting (Shackle at the rear of the spring on the front axle) it would have made both issues worse (this is why I went back to shackle in front. Lift blocks can cause the mount to act as a bigger lever and increase leaf spring wrap...but alas, BM has the perfect solution to that as well with their ladder bar |
05-28-2012, 11:03 AM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas/671
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| Re: Lift kit. They make some really nice parts for the TF2. Here is the truck in action we did yesterday....Enjoy!! Axial Scx10 or Rc4wd Tf2 - YouTube |
05-28-2012, 11:25 AM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lost in Oregon
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Nice....thanks for that video. Good to see some in action |
05-30-2012, 12:33 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas
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we need more video of the tf2s. Are you going to take it to Red Stone comp?
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05-30-2012, 01:00 PM | #19 |
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05-31-2012, 07:28 AM | #20 | |
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Thanks, after that video it's not so clean anymore...lol Last edited by Erbing; 05-31-2012 at 07:48 AM. | |
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