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05-13-2006, 07:52 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Abington
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hello everyone. i'm new to this site and i have been going through all of these threads but i haven't found one for longer wheelbases yet. i currently have a 16 inch wheelbase and the lowest center of gravity possible but i seem to tip over backwards constantly. i was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to lengthen the wheel base or if there are longer four link kits out there. any help would be appreciated.
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05-13-2006, 08:03 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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05-13-2006, 08:26 PM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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post up some bodyless pics and maybe we can better help you....
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05-14-2006, 09:56 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pocatello
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I run a around a 17 1/2 inch wheelbase on my tuber clod, it works great. I made my on links with 1/4 steel brakeline, all thread, and Revo rod ends. Easy to make and strong.
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05-14-2006, 01:57 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedias, Texas
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Well if we look at logic we'll see that no matter how long you make your wheelbase there will always be lines that will flip your r/c truck over backwards very easy just like a 1:1 truck. Certainly on an r/c coarse you may find a longer wheelbase will help you over certain obstacles more than a shorter one but there are also cases where a long wheelbase can hurt you such as worse steering and a wheelbase that is too long can even hurt you on break overs if your chassis hits before you get over. As far as I'm concerned it all a matter of compromises to make your crawler the best it can be. Damn run on sentences,  |
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05-15-2006, 10:45 AM
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It really does depend on the terrain you are crawling in, if you are having problems flipping over backwards, lengthen your wheelbase and keep your center of gravity as low as possible. My crawler climbs great, but on sidehills it's a little tippy because of my COG. It takes a lot of experimenting to get your crawler the way you want it. Good luck.
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