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Old 01-24-2009, 07:50 PM   #1
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guys i just put together my chassis with tlt axles.. my wheel base is 12 in and ride height is 2 1/2 to 3 in from the skid??? sound normal or am i off... all my links are 4/12 in all round..
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Old 01-24-2009, 07:57 PM   #2
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guys i just put together my chassis with tlt axles.. my wheel base is 12 in and ride height is 2 1/2 to 3 in from the skid??? sound normal or am i off... all my links are 4/12 in all round..
your wheelbase could be pushed out to 12 1/2" and be comp legal.and the belly hieght is close. 2 1/2" may be a touch low for some. 2 3/4 is a good static height to start . post some pics. like to see it.
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Old 01-24-2009, 08:21 PM   #3
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ok i just bumped the wheel base to 12 1/2 and ride height to 2 3/4 to 3 in... looks better.. i still need a better upper four link set up... need to make a braket or buy them from rpp... thanks man
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Old 01-24-2009, 08:24 PM   #4
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guys i need a quick and cheep way to make a bracket for my four link... any ideas..
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I would personally run it 2-2 1/2" myself.
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Old 01-24-2009, 08:32 PM   #6
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thanks for all the info guys.... what are you guys useing for upper links??? i have some there 4 1/2 long.... that to long or?
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My uppers are 4 1/4" using Poulson axles though.
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Old 01-24-2009, 08:45 PM   #8
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ok good so these will work.... i need some of these or need to find someone who makes them??? anyone no of anybody?http://www.shop.rpphobby.com/product...&productId=470

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Old 01-24-2009, 10:10 PM   #9
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im running intengy piggyback there about 100mm .... anyone ever try these setup on the sw3??

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