Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5831760)

Full compression.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4446-65837.jpg


Full droop travel.

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Some brackets I started but didn't finish to connect cut up shock tower to frame. Unfortunately it didn't come out too well because I couldn't twist them tight enough to properly clear the frame rails and it was bowing out the shock tower. I had all kinds of scrap servo mounts, angle, box aluminum, plastic pieces trying to brainstorm what to use. Due to my lowered receiver box, I couldn't drill and bolt it to that because it would penetrate the box where the lid screws go. A piece of flexible plastic handle from an old large art portfolio from school serves well once again, just cut the width down to 1/4" and used a leather punch to make screw holes!

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4446-65839.jpg


Yes, the rear most third hole is drilled an tapped into the frame rail. It all clears the bed/cage, but I want to cut the body mounts off the rear towers for cleaner look and get some flex room for the cage when it goes for a tumble so that it's not bashing the cage up against the rear towers.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4446-65841.jpg


Ride height without battery.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...4446-65842.jpg


Ready to rock n roll!

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Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5831771)

Thanks, yes I have the same problem, been working on getting all Ascender stuff in one area, TRX-4 in another, etc. Like the art portfolio handle that tore off years ago and I put it away thinking what a nice heavy duty, yet flexible plastic it was. :ror: :)

Of course and this can all be done with stock Ascender parts, which is a nice option or you can step up to some heavy Codyboy axle housings too. :)

Originally Posted by M1tch (Post 5831883)

Good job Nate (and Codyboy and Dlux). I'm still trying to figure out how the panhard reduces torque twist. Maybe my brain is getting older than I really am. Haven't had much time with my trucks recently due to work and real life, but am looking at this setup with interest.

Originally Posted by fyrstormer (Post 5832646)

I admit I haven't been doing a good job of keeping track of your current goals with this build. What are you trying to accomplish at this point?

Originally Posted by CM9000 (Post 5833445)

the torque twist dilemma we have with these axles.

but we need the panhard bar level with the ground at half compression. the upper link to be straight.

im working on a gearing theory to assist with this setup. but I might be getting to much od to the front.
hopefully we are not going in the wrong direction.

Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5835227)

I've seen your thread and like what your doing, keep up the good work! Too much OD or UD will make it crawl a little funny especially if it's more of a scale rig, imo 10-15% is plenty. I think we're going in the proper direction, and our Ascenders Assembled last week in the desert to prove it and plan the next round of mods and testing. "thumbsup":)

Originally Posted by DMS70 (Post 5831787)

When you get a chance could you post a pic from underneath?
Thanks, and it looks great!

Originally Posted by CM9000 (Post 5835243)

I have a little black magic trick up my sleeve to get rid of problems with 20% plus ud/od. but first before that trick is added ill test the rig as is.

awesome pics by the way. looks like a good spot. anybody have any footage I can watch? I need my video fix. lol

Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5835543)

Sorry it took couple days, was at Pro-Line By The Fire, will this work?

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/...e65777c7_b.jpgIMG_2480 by Nathan C, on Flickr




Transfer case should be sweet. Always test after one change at a time to be sure. "thumbsup"

Thanks, yes it is, no video at the moment. :)

Trimmed about 3/8" off each end of front bumper, just enough to help with angled climbs. CA glued a small piece of the end back into the bumper and then a couple drops of E6000 inside the bumper to hold it in case the CA breaks loose.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/4...a1ccd847_b.jpgIMG_2481 by Nathan C, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/4...7a543100_b.jpgIMG_2482 by Nathan C, on Flickr

Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5835706)

You're welcome, any other pictures you need?

Originally Posted by new2rocks (Post 5835737)

Thanks for the shirts, Nate! Roo looooves his!

Originally Posted by Yeti.stealth (Post 5835749)

I'm really digging the yellow you painted your K10 Nate, it looks pretty damn good on the rocks and amongst the other trucks, glad to see everything coming together with all the little tweaks going on.

Looks like it's been taking a bit of a beating too!

Originally Posted by DMS70 (Post 5836150)

Um, well perhaps one more most recent pic of the front steering set up. I have top mounted the servo, and made a new tie rod and drag link using the Traxxas links and ends you recommended. Ran it today and it seemed as though it wasn’t steering as far in one direction. Right I think, but I have to get it on the bench and have a good look. I was having too much fun on the rock course at my lhs today to care!