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11-06-2019, 06:15 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
Ive installed the 3 link and 4 link on my tf2 recently and ive had it out a few times and it seems to perform well. But i hardly see others that are linked on social media. Anyone have a thought on this Sent from my LM-G820 using Tapatalk |
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11-06-2019, 07:54 PM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Canada
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
Most people I think buy into the tf2 for the scale crawling of the leaf springs. To me a linked TF2 is now basically a SCX10.2 that you over paid for. You can spend your money how ever you want though. Maybe some realize after they buy it they would rather have a linked rig instead of leaf springs so they link it?
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11-06-2019, 08:00 PM | #3 | |
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11-06-2019, 08:22 PM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
If you want a linked rig buy a TRX, SCX10, etc in my opinion. I have my TF2s for the leaf spring driving experience, to each their own I say but I think it's a waste to buy a TF2 and put links on it. I don't frown on it at all I just think you are going the long way around to get links.
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11-07-2019, 08:04 AM | #5 |
SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
Build what you like is what I say, that's what this hobby is all about. Leaf or link, who cares as long as you like it. |
11-07-2019, 08:29 AM | #6 |
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11-07-2019, 10:09 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
I linked my long wheelbase because I’m running a jeep wrangler unlimited body and they do not have leaf springs stock. Plus in order to fit the body with the full interior I needed a rig that had the tranny and everything upfront. I was able to fit everything including all electronics under the hood section and the interior is able to sit flat on the battery tray which I am using as the front body mounting point. This body works so much better on the trail finder to turn any of the other link the rigs out there for what I wanted it to look like. You do you :-) |
11-07-2019, 10:33 AM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Maria, CA
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
I went at it from a different angle and put Yota2 axles under an SCX based build, so I kept the 4 link. I figured that the yota axles and coil overs were appropriate for a modern day solid front axle swap on a Tacoma (which is the body we're using.)We've (it's my son's truck) been kicking around the idea of putting the rear on leafs, but I'm still not sure about the idea since it would be a step backward in performance. Either way is plenty realistic, leafs just look better on a stock-ish truck build... but last time I checked, stock-ish trucks don't run the equivalent of 42"s! There's no right or wrong way about it.
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11-07-2019, 01:19 PM | #9 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
True that guys! Cool ideas too! Sent from my LM-G820 using Tapatalk |
11-26-2019, 12:37 PM | #10 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bakersfield
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my Trail Finder Flame suit is on, bring it! | |
11-26-2019, 02:10 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2019 Location: Boyertown Pa.
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11-27-2019, 10:40 PM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: US
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
It's your tf, you can do whatever makes you happy. For me I wanted something different and wanted the leaf springs. I've got the tera flex stuff on it to. Love driving my tf, drives way different than my trx4 or scx10.
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11-27-2019, 11:26 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
I can't say, nor do I know, if 'linking' a TF2 is "frowned upon", but I will say this: If you want a leaf-spring crawler, buy a leaf-spring crawler, such as the TF2...and, if you want a crawler with a link suspension, then buy a crawler with a link suspension, such as the SCX10.2. Why buy one, and convert it to the other? ~ More peace, love, laughter & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place Last edited by Panther6834; 12-23-2019 at 01:03 AM. |
12-22-2019, 07:08 AM | #14 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orlando
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Leafs is not just a suspension setup, it is a way of life. You just grow to love and appreciate a leaf setup. You learn to drive it and accept its feedback. | |
12-22-2019, 10:41 PM | #15 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: western ny
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
Linking a TF2 is almost as bad as putting a Chevy engine in Ford lmao
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12-22-2019, 11:44 PM | #16 | |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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I frown upon linking a Trail Finder 2 or a Sawback because they are they only leaf spring scale trucks out there. If you want a linked truck there are much better platforms than the TF2. | |
12-23-2019, 01:16 AM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
I've thought more about this "question" since I posted my initial reply. I'm still extremely new to crawlers (only completed kit is my Capra, tho my TK chassis is built), so I'll readily admit I know almost nothing of scale link vs leaf-spring. However, in deciding what my 2nd & 3rd kits would be, I SPECIFICALLY wanted to build a scale link-based kit, AND a super-scale leaf-based kit. Although I had originally planned on the VP VS4-10 Pro for the 'link' kit, I changed my mind, deciding to go work the SSD Trail King Pro. In regards to the 'leaf' kit, I had an incredibly short list consisting of the TF2, and nothing else. I won't get into any "Ford vs Chevy" debate (primarily because I prefer Toyota...tho, if I was building up a 1:1 Toy, I'd probably be sticking a 350 inside), but I will say this: The reason...the ONLY reason...I got the TF2 is BECAUSE it's a leaf-spring kit. ~ More peace, love, laughter & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place |
01-13-2020, 04:40 AM | #18 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South Africa
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
Frowned upon, pfff. I have one that is leafs front and rear, one with leafs rear and linked front and then one that is linked front and rear. You want to talk frowned upon, I am busy contemplating on how to 4 link a TF front and rear and putting SCX10ii Vanquish Currie F9's under it.
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02-12-2020, 03:09 PM | #19 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA
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| Re: Is it frowned upon to 4 link a tf2?
And the irony now is that RC4WD actually make a leaf-spring conversion kit for the SCX10 II chassis... Will the madness never end?! |
02-12-2020, 03:31 PM | #20 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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