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Bent lower links ?

Anybody put on some bent/angled lower links ? if so what did you use if you dont mind sharing

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Thought about it, but I think the lower rod ends would bind on the axle in stock locations. If you rotate the axle to help, you start losing steering with increase castor. One of the other holes might work for attatching points.

Bent links bind up in stock form.

bent lower links

I used the Axial links and cut off about 1/2 inch from the straight end (14" wheelbase if not cut down). I have a machine shop at my disposal so you could probably buy the 3racing bent links. I then used the bent Axial link ends (for the Y links on the Axial Chassis) on the axle side. It help straighten the link back out to clear the shock mount. Works perfect. Oh, had to use the fattest Tamiya spacers that came with the kit. Bolt head sticks down below the axle a little, but those bent links are AWESOME. I will be putting some pics up soon. I have basically changed everything on the kit.

BTW, I milled a customer Delrin Skid Plate and it is by far the best part of my truck now. CAN'T BELIEVE NOBODY IS MANUFACTURING THEM... Honestly would be worth any price. That stuff would slide over sandpaper.....