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Old 05-10-2012, 09:09 AM   #1
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Default 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?

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Old 05-10-2012, 10:26 AM   #2
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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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Old 05-11-2012, 04:53 PM   #3
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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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Old 05-11-2012, 05:14 PM   #4
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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.?
It looks fine cutting the body but I understand your concerns. I felt the same way but couldn't stand my tires rubbing and the shackles being limited so I cut mine. I would post a picture but I am over my limit on photobucket :/
Some simple spacers would that would go under the shackles would be the best way to do it and it would keep it scale

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Old 05-13-2012, 03:53 PM   #5
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you can use the bruiser shackles ,they are longer, will lift a little bit.
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Old 05-25-2012, 09:52 AM   #6
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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)



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Old 05-26-2012, 01:08 AM   #7
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Does this affect steering at all bump steer?
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Old 05-26-2012, 09:16 AM   #8
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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.






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Old 05-26-2012, 09:26 AM   #9
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Thanks for the heads up. I`ll be ordering me a set.
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:58 PM   #10
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No steering issues? I like the lOoks of the kit
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Old 05-26-2012, 10:21 PM   #11
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No steering issues? I like the lOoks of the kit
No steering issues at all, I have the shocks mounted behind the axle.
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Old 05-27-2012, 12:11 AM   #12
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Just placed an order for the lift blocks... I like the look...

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Old 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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Old 05-28-2012, 08:47 AM   #14
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No steering issues at all, I have the shocks mounted behind the axle.
Nice Erbing....did not know BM made those
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Old 05-28-2012, 09:03 AM   #15
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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
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:03 AM   #16
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Nice Erbing....did not know BM made those
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
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:25 AM   #17
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Nice....thanks for that video. Good to see some in action

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Old 05-30-2012, 12:33 PM   #18
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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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Old 05-30-2012, 01:00 PM   #19
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Ride height looks perfect with those stompers.
Very clean rig.
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Old 05-31-2012, 07:28 AM   #20
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we need more video of the tf2s. Are you going to take it to Red Stone comp?
Ya I'll bring it this weekend....redstone is alot of fun.

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Ride height looks perfect with those stompers.
Very clean rig.
Thanks, after that video it's not so clean anymore...lol

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