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txtbasher · 10-09-2005, 02:28 AM

Is it possible to get a ~15" wheelbase using the stock txt links? Looking to to stretch my stock txt a bit. If so, any tips on how to do it?

Thanks

Kev808 · 10-09-2005, 02:43 AM

Switch the links around by putting the shorter link on the top and the longer link on the bottom and install the lower link above the axle instead on the bottom. And you'll get about 15.5 to 15.75 in wheelbase.

EeePee · 10-09-2005, 11:12 AM

Usually, the flipping of the links top for bottom is accompanied with cutting the bottom of the chassis off, so whether the links are the correct length without a cut chassis, I'm not so sure.

But doing the link swap, and cutting the chassis will get you a ~15.5 inch WB. Notice the holes in the upper links, they were the lowers before. And notice the location of the lower links inner mount hole? That was to get the caster correct at the axle. Doing this results in almost a 15.5 inch wheelbase.

v33 · 10-09-2005, 12:36 PM

i thought caster wasnt an issue with crawlers in general ... is this needed for tranny types, specially the txt/jug?

EeePee · 10-09-2005, 12:54 PM

Caster angle of the axle has a direct effect on the driveshaft's universal's angle. It's not real important, but to get a safe angle is important. Too much positive caster (kingpin leaning back) and you get bad universal angles. And there is an effect on steering, but when the truck is all twisted up on rocks, or on an incline, the angles are usually pretty far off from normal anyways.

cheapjeep2 · 10-09-2005, 03:07 PM

I've got a 17" wheel base using 8 bottom stock txt links, nylon lock nuts and 26mm rod ends. See my thread aka chop, cut, rebuild...

v33 · 10-09-2005, 07:47 PM

thanks EeePee! usefull info to know.

txtbasher · 10-09-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks for all the info.

EeePee are these cross braces for the transmission? If they are do you have a pic on where they mount to the trans?

Thanks

EeePee · 10-09-2005, 10:01 PM

They just sandwich the transmission. The only thing holding the trans are the two upper screws.

txtbasher · 10-09-2005, 10:57 PM

Thanks!!

P.S. Nice camera you have!!

I guess it's time to start cutting

Brainstain · 10-14-2005, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheapjeep2

I've got a 17" wheel base using 8 bottom stock txt links, nylon lock nuts and 26mm rod ends. See my thread aka chop, cut, rebuild...

Do you like the longer WB? I've been thinking about using some RC4WD 9mm links and their sweet looking ball ends to extend the back of my TXT but I don't wanna spend $50 and not like it because it's now too long.
~Matt

cheapjeep2 · 10-14-2005, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambuller84

Do you like the longer WB? I've been thinking about using some RC4WD 9mm links and their sweet looking ball ends to extend the back of my TXT but I don't wanna spend $50 and not like it because it's now too long.
~Matt

Yep, Love it at 17" in my opinion anything shorter just doesn't work as well.

rock zombie · 10-14-2005, 06:12 PM

i just cut my chassis more and ended up with 17.5

i used short links up front top and bottom. long links in the rear on top and home made high clearance links on the bottom. its 60/40 or so. RZ

rock zombie · 10-15-2005, 12:13 AM

take that back with 6.8 ends it 18 inchs i need a limo body

ill give it a try

e-maxxermatt · 10-24-2005, 08:03 PM

EeePee thanks for the pic i just did this to my brand new txt and it worked great, i totally forgot about needing longer driveshafts so i need to get thoes but other than that its a great mod

chafey · 10-25-2005, 01:01 PM

no such thing as too long, ask any chic

trailzj · 11-04-2005, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-maxxermatt

EeePee thanks for the pic i just did this to my brand new txt and it worked great, i totally forgot about needing longer driveshafts so i need to get thoes but other than that its a great mod

Do you need longer driveshafts for the 15" link swap? My TXT is in the mail

Thanks

Al

e-maxxermatt · 11-04-2005, 07:38 PM

ya you do need longer driveshafts, long tmaxx 2.5 ones should work but imm using shortened revo shafts

BENDER · 11-04-2005, 08:23 PM

Yes, you will need longer driveshafts. I'd go with the Revos because they're light and bulletproof.

kaaina · 11-04-2005, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Yes, you will need longer driveshafts. I'd go with the Revos because they're light and bulletproof.

and i agree they bolt right on. no mod's....sweet!!

10-09-2005, 02:28 AM	#1
txtbasher Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4	Can this be done with stock links? Is it possible to get a ~15" wheelbase using the stock txt links? Looking to to stretch my stock txt a bit. If so, any tips on how to do it? Thanks

10-09-2005, 11:12 AM	#3
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Usually, the flipping of the links top for bottom is accompanied with cutting the bottom of the chassis off, so whether the links are the correct length without a cut chassis, I'm not so sure. But doing the link swap, and cutting the chassis will get you a ~15.5 inch WB. Notice the holes in the upper links, they were the lowers before. And notice the location of the lower links inner mount hole? That was to get the caster correct at the axle. Doing this results in almost a 15.5 inch wheelbase. Attached Images

10-09-2005, 10:01 PM	#9
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	They just sandwich the transmission. The only thing holding the trans are the two upper screws. Attached Images

10-09-2005, 02:43 AM	#2
Kev808 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DH Posts: 406	Switch the links around by putting the shorter link on the top and the longer link on the bottom and install the lower link above the axle instead on the bottom. And you'll get about 15.5 to 15.75 in wheelbase.

10-09-2005, 12:36 PM	#4
v33 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Asia Posts: 510	i thought caster wasnt an issue with crawlers in general ... is this needed for tranny types, specially the txt/jug?

10-09-2005, 12:54 PM	#5
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Caster angle of the axle has a direct effect on the driveshaft's universal's angle. It's not real important, but to get a safe angle is important. Too much positive caster (kingpin leaning back) and you get bad universal angles. And there is an effect on steering, but when the truck is all twisted up on rocks, or on an incline, the angles are usually pretty far off from normal anyways.

10-09-2005, 03:07 PM	#6
cheapjeep2 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Driving the Troysion Stick up the BIG BOY line! Posts: 958	I've got a 17" wheel base using 8 bottom stock txt links, nylon lock nuts and 26mm rod ends. See my thread aka chop, cut, rebuild...

10-09-2005, 07:47 PM	#7
v33 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Asia Posts: 510	thanks EeePee! usefull info to know.

10-09-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
txtbasher Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4	Thanks for all the info. EeePee are these cross braces for the transmission? If they are do you have a pic on where they mount to the trans? Thanks

10-09-2005, 10:57 PM	#10
txtbasher Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4	Thanks!! P.S. Nice camera you have!! I guess it's time to start cutting

10-14-2005, 06:12 PM	#13
rock zombie Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: us Posts: 71	i just cut my chassis more and ended up with 17.5 i used short links up front top and bottom. long links in the rear on top and home made high clearance links on the bottom. its 60/40 or so. RZ

10-15-2005, 12:13 AM	#14
rock zombie Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: us Posts: 71	take that back with 6.8 ends it 18 inchs i need a limo body ill give it a try

10-24-2005, 08:03 PM	#15
e-maxxermatt Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: natick mass Posts: 81	EeePee thanks for the pic i just did this to my brand new txt and it worked great, i totally forgot about needing longer driveshafts so i need to get thoes but other than that its a great mod

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10-25-2005, 01:01 PM	#16
chafey Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: woods cross utah Posts: 523	no such thing as too long, ask any chic

11-04-2005, 07:38 PM	#18
e-maxxermatt Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: natick mass Posts: 81	ya you do need longer driveshafts, long tmaxx 2.5 ones should work but imm using shortened revo shafts

11-04-2005, 08:23 PM	#19
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Yes, you will need longer driveshafts. I'd go with the Revos because they're light and bulletproof.

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