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05-23-2007, 09:45 AM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: vancouver, bc
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| how to eliminate/decrease torque twist??
i have a tlt with custom chassis... specs WB - 12" GC - 3" width - 11" stock tlt shocks... do you guys have any preference on how to position the shock in order to reduce the torque twist?? |
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05-23-2007, 10:57 AM | #2 |
2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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Can you post some pics of your rig? It'll be easier for people to help if they can see your set-up.
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05-23-2007, 11:26 AM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mesa
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Standing the shocks more vertical which will limit some of your articulation or run a stiffer spring on the one shock. Stock TLT shocks won't help you there assuming you're running a 4-link set up. Check this thread out. Way too much info. Anti Squat and Suspension Tech I'm glad I don't have to worry about all that on mine. |
05-25-2007, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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ok very nice
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05-25-2007, 10:17 AM | #5 |
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turn your shocks upside down, make them not at a steep angle, run 80wt oil, most likely your custom chassis is most of it, play around with your links as well.
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05-25-2007, 12:39 PM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV
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step 1 - ditch the stock TLT shocks they are too soft and no replacement springs are readily available. step 2 - read the thread Mriswith linked - it's full of valuable suspension setup info... |
05-25-2007, 07:03 PM | #7 |
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thanks guys.... ill post some pix when i get home..
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05-25-2007, 07:05 PM | #8 |
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here is some pix that i have for now... i hope this will help... |
05-25-2007, 07:59 PM | #9 |
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Your link set-up looks pretty good. I think upgrading the shocks and tuning them will cure your problem. The stock TLT shocks are too soft. You could stand them up more on the chassis to gain a little stiffer travel, but it will also limit flex.
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05-25-2007, 08:16 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA
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flip the rear axle upside down and fab a small gearbox on the rear trans output reversing the rotation from the front. this will counter act and cancel out the torque roll.
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05-27-2007, 04:03 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno
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Thor, I like that idea. Now to find a machinist willing to try this little project.
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05-27-2007, 04:12 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA
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yeah, seems kinda cool, in theory anyway. ive had an idea pop into my mind for an easy setup like that if i ever get a chance to further it from just an idea.
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05-28-2007, 08:29 PM | #13 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philippines
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Im still using the stock TLT shocks..The AE shocks I ordered hasn't arrive yet..what I did was to incease the preload on the rear shock that's experiencing the twist and added thicker oil...I used nylon zip ties as spacers. It help minimize the torque twist..
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07-06-2007, 11:21 PM | #14 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno
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I grabbed a pair of tranny top shafts at the LHS, now all I have to do is make a box for them, and rig it up. | |
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