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Old 12-11-2008, 05:34 AM   #1
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We updated again, we added a build in stopper now.

The prototype will be heading to run2jeepn for initial testing, we expect to make some additional changes and we plan to ship in mid or late Jan.
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Must have, I realy need this, nice like always
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Can't wait this will be a good product.
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:06 AM   #4
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looks good. I made some homemade ones, but they don't look nearly that nice!
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These are amazing!!!!
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Left one thing out. There needs to be a Brace on the shackle so the Tab sticking out the back hits it and stops the shackle from opening up all the Way.
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Left one thing out. There needs to be a Brace on the shackle so the Tab sticking out the back hits it and stops the shackle from opening up all the Way.
More pics when you get them!
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Alright I got them today. Things I would change..

1. The bottom needs to twist.
2. They are to Big... The Width is fine. The length of both top/bottom are to long.
3. There is a Tab to stop them from opening up, but No Brace for the Tab to hit.
4. Take the bend out of the Upper Part. It's not needed and makes seem larger.
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Alright I got them today. Things I would change..

1. The bottom needs to twist.
2. They are to Big... The Width is fine. The length of both top/bottom are to long.
3. There is a Tab to stop them from opening up, but No Brace for the Tab to hit.
4. Take the bend out of the Upper Part. It's not needed and makes seem larger.
Did you e-mail this to RC4WD?
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Old 12-20-2008, 09:44 AM   #10
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run2jeepn, please send us an email along with your cool simple drawing for explaining the changes.
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run2jeepn, please send us an email along with your cool simple drawing for explaining the changes.
Will do. It will be Monday when I get a Chance.
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any good news on the shooter shackles?
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I haven't had a chance to E-mail Rc4wd back yet. I'll get to it ASAP. Right now I think these are to big for 1.9'er and maybe even 2.2's. The 1:1 Revolver Shackles don't add any lift. These act as a Lift as well. Which I think is to much and take away from the Scale look. I'll get some Pic's as soon as I can. I have the next 2 days off and will get it done.
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I haven't had a chance to E-mail Rc4wd back yet. I'll get to it ASAP. Right now I think these are to big for 1.9'er and maybe even 2.2's. The 1:1 Revolver Shackles don't add any lift. These act as a Lift as well. Which I think is to much and take away from the Scale look. I'll get some Pic's as soon as I can. I have the next 2 days off and will get it done.

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Here is what I'm talking about. I'm cutting and brazing the shackles I have trying to get them to look and work right. They would work now, but with out that Tab hitting anything. They would just fold backwards everytime you flexed out. Other then that They just look to big to me. Other may think it's fine. Adding the twisting on the lower shackle would be a huge advantage with these. The twisting helps relieve stress on the springs and helps them last longer. It also frees up binding and flexes more.
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notice here the Stop for the Tab..
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The distance here needs to be teh same as the Stock Shackle.
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Notice how the Lower shackle is the same angle has the axle itself? This is what helps out the springs. It takes away 1/2 of the springs twisting. Which will make the springs last longer.
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I would set the tab so they don't open any farther then what I have shown here.
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Thanks R2J. Nice notes!
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any word if the revisions will be done before rc4wd releases them?
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The distance here needs to be teh same as the Stock Shackle.
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Just an observation, but the only way those shackles stay at that length and not collapse on themselves is due to that white plastic block you see in the center. If that block wasn't there, the shackle would close in on itself. These smaller versions may need them for the same reason...unless the rigs weight factor once you've gotten down in scale is not enough to affect this.
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