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LumTheMad · 02-11-2007, 07:43 AM

As I put my Hustler together I am coming to the conclusion that there is not alot of flex built into it. Especially with the shocks to be used.

Is this correct?

My Geko II has alot more flex. I was expecting more flex out of the Hustler.

bastard · 02-11-2007, 07:50 AM

You are correct the hustler was built to not have a ton of flex. The geko will have more flex. More flex isn't always better.

LumTheMad · 02-11-2007, 07:53 AM

Just suprised, especially now that I put the internal shock spring in, the shock stroke is less than an inch!

run2jeepn · 02-11-2007, 08:09 AM

Flex is way over rated and so 1990's.

raytard · 02-11-2007, 08:18 AM

Comparing a Hustler to a Gecko 2, is like comparing apples & orangutan's...

joesbruiser · 02-11-2007, 09:23 AM

If you keep your center of gravity low enough there is no need for a ton of flex just let it float.

LumTheMad · 02-11-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by run2jeepn

Flex is way over rated and so 1990's.

Class of '91 here.:-P

JasonInAugusta · 02-11-2007, 05:23 PM

Building my shocks now.

Associated's #1 shock pistons have a pair of .050" holes. I used some carbon rod from Midwest to plug one hole in each piston.

LumTheMad · 02-11-2007, 07:34 PM

Anyone else put this thing together and think that the recomended shocks are to sgort in the front? The back works great but the front there is a 3/8" gap between the top of the shock body and the mounting eyelet, and the front upper control arms rest on the front of the frame. Just don't seem right.

joesbruiser · 02-11-2007, 07:46 PM

Can you not move the shocks further back on the control arm in the front to take up the gap and lift the chassis off the uppers.

LumTheMad · 02-11-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesbruiser

Can you not move the shocks further back on the control arm in the front to take up the gap and lift the chassis off the uppers.

Nope, the shocks are already set at the closest spot. Any farther back and it just makes more of the shaft show.

bastard · 02-11-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocjeeper

Anyone else put this thing together and think that the recomended shocks are to sgort in the front? The back works great but the front there is a 3/8" gap between the top of the shock body and the mounting eyelet, and the front upper control arms rest on the front of the frame. Just don't seem right.

Do you have any pics of your set up? I havn't heard of any other problems. Also what shocks are you running? How is your lower mounts set up?

bastard · 02-11-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocjeeper

the front upper control arms rest on the front of the frame. Just don't seem right.

I set mine up with the links touching the chassis. It seems to work the best when ride hieght is as low as possible.

joesbruiser · 02-11-2007, 08:40 PM

If you could take a few pics i am sure someone could help you out.

andrewmp6 · 02-12-2007, 07:58 PM

60 degrees of flex is all you need anymore then that its useless and will bite you in the ***

Johnson420 · 02-12-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocjeeper

Anyone else put this thing together and think that the recomended shocks are to sgort in the front? The back works great but the front there is a 3/8" gap between the top of the shock body and the mounting eyelet, and the front upper control arms rest on the front of the frame. Just don't seem right.

Are your lower links mounted to the bottom holes of your axles?

thats my guess where the 3/8" gap came from.......

LumTheMad · 02-13-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnson420

Are your lower links mounted to the bottom holes of your axles?

thats my guess where the 3/8" gap came from.......

Nope, they are mounted to the top hole front and back. I fixed the concern I had by striping a pair of stock maxx shocks for the front. Fits perfect now.

jason · 02-13-2007, 08:09 AM

What shocks were you using?

LumTheMad · 02-13-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jason

What shocks were you using?

I don't know what the size is, I'm at work and can't check, but they sent them along with the Hustler due to late shipping. I assumed they were for the Hustler. Maxx shocks measure out about .25" longer than what they sent, and fit well for the front.

rogman · 03-02-2007, 11:48 AM

got one on the way and i'm going to run a little smaller spring under the piston and a smaller spring on top of the piston to have a little spring to it i run that on my 2.2 works really good.

02-11-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
LumTheMad Hell's Gnome Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: I'm mean because you're stupid. Posts: 334	Hustler Flex? As I put my Hustler together I am coming to the conclusion that there is not alot of flex built into it. Especially with the shocks to be used. Is this correct? My Geko II has alot more flex. I was expecting more flex out of the Hustler.

02-11-2007, 07:50 AM	#2
bastard Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 708	You are correct the hustler was built to not have a ton of flex. The geko will have more flex. More flex isn't always better.

02-11-2007, 07:53 AM	#3
LumTheMad Hell's Gnome Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: I'm mean because you're stupid. Posts: 334	Just suprised, especially now that I put the internal shock spring in, the shock stroke is less than an inch!

02-11-2007, 08:09 AM	#4
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Flex is way over rated and so 1990's.

02-11-2007, 08:18 AM	#5
raytard RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ...Here & There Posts: 1,590	Comparing a Hustler to a Gecko 2, is like comparing apples & orangutan's...

02-11-2007, 09:23 AM	#6
joesbruiser I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: spring hill TN Posts: 2,959	If you keep your center of gravity low enough there is no need for a ton of flex just let it float.

02-11-2007, 05:23 PM	#8
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Building my shocks now. Associated's #1 shock pistons have a pair of .050" holes. I used some carbon rod from Midwest to plug one hole in each piston.

02-11-2007, 07:34 PM	#9
LumTheMad Hell's Gnome Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: I'm mean because you're stupid. Posts: 334	Anyone else put this thing together and think that the recomended shocks are to sgort in the front? The back works great but the front there is a 3/8" gap between the top of the shock body and the mounting eyelet, and the front upper control arms rest on the front of the frame. Just don't seem right.

02-11-2007, 07:46 PM	#10
joesbruiser I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: spring hill TN Posts: 2,959	Can you not move the shocks further back on the control arm in the front to take up the gap and lift the chassis off the uppers.

02-11-2007, 08:40 PM	#14
joesbruiser I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: spring hill TN Posts: 2,959	If you could take a few pics i am sure someone could help you out.

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02-12-2007, 07:58 PM	#15
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	60 degrees of flex is all you need anymore then that its useless and will bite you in the ***

02-13-2007, 08:09 AM	#18
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	What shocks were you using?

03-02-2007, 11:48 AM	#20
rogman Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bristol Posts: 24	got one on the way and i'm going to run a little smaller spring under the piston and a smaller spring on top of the piston to have a little spring to it i run that on my 2.2 works really good.

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