02-22-2006, 07:30 PM | #81 | |
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02-22-2006, 07:43 PM | #82 |
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Yes, a detailed how to would be awesome. I would love to incorporate this into my incoming tlt 2.2 build! |
02-22-2006, 08:06 PM | #83 |
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Ok, so here's some pics of my dig setup. Sorry for the blurry pics. You got the right idea but it looks like there might bee a few problems,the rear brake is really far away and has a lot of leverage on it ,it may twist off. also looks like you might have some binding with the linkage when youre suspension is compressed just my 2cents |
02-22-2006, 08:09 PM | #84 |
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Miniwheeler- we should try to do a buildup article featuring your dig setup- it's hot! Ryan __________________ http://www.orcrc.com I will pm you my # |
02-23-2006, 12:27 AM | #85 | |
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I was afraid of it getting twisted off but so far so good. For durability testing I've gone into a dig at full speed and the setup remains strong. I'm also reinforceing everything with J-B weld right now. I do have a little binding but nothing major so I'm not to worried. Only time will tell. | |
02-23-2006, 12:44 AM | #86 |
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Cool now go punish the front dig and see how it holds up |
02-23-2006, 12:50 AM | #87 |
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I'm loving the dig so far :grin:. Definately one of THE best mods I've done.
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02-23-2006, 10:01 AM | #88 |
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snowkd, I will be inetereted to see how your setup holds up, I know Miniwheeler has beat the sh$t out of his and it is rock solid. I think he has it down pat. IMO. |
02-23-2006, 11:47 AM | #89 | |
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02-23-2006, 11:49 AM | #90 |
Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville
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That is absolutely ingenious. Best new mod I've seen in a long time.
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02-23-2006, 10:29 PM | #91 |
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I knew it would happen sooner or later. But I was hoping it would work. Anyways, my connection from the disconnect to the brake broke. Miniwheeler, do you have any suggestions for that connection? I already plan on making it shorter so there is not as much leverage but I still need something stronger.
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02-24-2006, 01:05 AM | #92 |
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I think shorter is the key, look at the pics really close on page 3
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02-24-2006, 01:51 PM | #93 | |
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02-24-2006, 02:34 PM | #94 | |
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02-24-2006, 03:44 PM | #95 |
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Miniwheeler: Great idea. After reading your original post I started having all kinds of ideas for making one for my crawler. Thanks for the pics and the info, they will definitely make it easier. If I get a chance to make it I'll post up some pics, if you don't mind. Microgoat: I have a question on your rear cutting brake setup. When the brake is engaged would it only cause the RR tire to pivot? I know the post was from last month so things may have changed but I must have skipped the page your post was on. |
02-24-2006, 04:44 PM | #96 |
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| no because his dif is locked. So if you stop one tire you stop both. |
02-24-2006, 05:26 PM | #97 |
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Well here's pics of it all fixed. I have more plans for it but this setup will hold for however long I need it to. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's kinda ghetto fab. After the comp I plan to get rid of the bars and just sleeve it with aluminum rod. |
02-24-2006, 10:41 PM | #98 | |
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I like to see other versoins of front dig everyone has differnt ideas on how to do the same thing, the collection of ideas is allways the best way. | |
02-24-2006, 11:06 PM | #99 |
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With 12 screws it better hold up .
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02-24-2006, 11:19 PM | #100 | |
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