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Ascender'nMN84 · 02-03-2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ScoJac

Nice, That F-RULR is very cool. please post a link to where we can grab one too.

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Originally Posted by M1tch

Where'd you get the link riser plate from? Cant recall seeing them before.

https://www.scalerfab.com/products/s...-riser-mount-2

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M1tch · 02-03-2018, 10:51 AM

Thanks. Look a good site, so will have a browse soon.

BAJAREY2017 · 02-03-2018, 03:17 PM

Ran my new pro line tsl’s and dual stage foams today. Does it take a few runs to break the foams in? Cause my first impression is they freaking suck!! They suck so bad let’s just say I can finally buy that new transmitter iv been looking at. The truck just bounces and hops, I’m half tempted to put the memory foams that they came with back in.

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Ascenderbender · 02-03-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BAJAREY2017

Ran my new pro line tsl’s and dual stage foams today. Does it take a few runs to break the foams in? Cause my first impression is they freaking suck!! They suck so bad let’s just say I can finally buy that new transmitter iv been looking at. The truck just bounces and hops, I’m half tempted to put the memory foams that they came with back in.

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Yeah probably after about 5-10 batteries (depending on your run times) they will start to shine and really work!

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BAJAREY2017 · 02-03-2018, 03:23 PM

Thanks, I hope so cause I can’t believe how bad they are now, I guess I’ll run a few more packs and decide then

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BAJAREY2017 · 02-04-2018, 03:03 PM

Was having an awesome day until about 20 minutes In then this happened, it’s weird cause I didn’t really have any hard hits. I finished the day anyways but I was looking for some titanium ones but saw they have been discontinued. What’s everybody else using.

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ScoJac · 02-04-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BAJAREY2017

Was having an awesome day until about 20 minutes In then this happened, it’s weird cause I didn’t really have any hard hits. I finished the day anyways but I was looking for some titanium ones but saw they have been discontinued. What’s everybody else using.
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M1tch · 02-04-2018, 04:37 PM

I made my own links from 6mm stainless steel tube and 3mm stainless threaded rod.. I have used Revo rod ends on another truck and used the same tube, but 4mm threaded rod (all bought from ebay) but the stainless tube needs drilling to allow the rod to go through. Difficult, but possible.

durok · 02-04-2018, 08:57 PM

Hmmm... we used to get some members remarking on wait times, now there's this:

Browneye · 02-04-2018, 09:07 PM

wow!

I would love to find a source for one-piece links - I've never liked piecing them together with the spacers. I would be happy to run 4mm threaded rod. I haven't bent any, but they do drag a lot.

Ascender'nMN84 · 02-04-2018, 10:05 PM

If you're on Facebook, lookup Hardcore RC. I don't remember if they were steel or ti., but they had a high clearance, 10 piece set that was reasonably priced.

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Browneye · 02-05-2018, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascender'nMN84

If you're on Facebook, lookup Hardcore RC. I don't remember if they were steel or ti., but they had a high clearance, 10 piece set that was reasonably priced.

Thanks - sent them an inquiry.
Steel OR Ti = okay.

OldNTired · 02-05-2018, 07:27 AM

Tore it down for the cruiser build.

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Browneye · 02-05-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascender'nMN84

If you're on Facebook, lookup Hardcore RC. I don't remember if they were steel or ti., but they had a high clearance, 10 piece set that was reasonably priced.

Got a reply on the SS or TI links from Harcore RC via Facebook...
$60 for SS, $80 for Ti. I asked what the difference was, pros and cons - crickets.

Anyone want to comment on the pros and cons for each?

Surely Ti is lighter, likely stronger, but either should be stronger than the stock alloy ones, and we don't really need lightweight down low. Or am I missing something here?
Ti slides easier?

Ascenderbender · 02-05-2018, 01:32 PM

If your not racing your trucks then ss should be a good alternative to the stock links(trust me I flog mine! And it’s on the stock links) as ti links usually sit in wraiths and what not (jumping and crashing into things)

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Natedog · 02-05-2018, 01:45 PM

Titanium is lighter and stronger, stainless is heavier, somewhat depends on the alloy of either metal too.

CODYBOY · 02-05-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Browneye

Got a reply on the SS or TI links from Harcore RC via Facebook...
$60 for SS, $80 for Ti. I asked what the difference was, pros and cons - crickets. It was just all about the $$.

Anyone want to comment on the pros and cons for each?

Surely Ti is lighter, likely stronger, but either should be stronger than the stock alloy ones, and we don't really need lightweight down low. Or am I missing something here?
Ti slides easier?

I would say SS and TI are comparable in strength, but the Ti is lighter. I have raced and been friends with Kelly Lunsford of Lunsford Racing (Titanium Parts) for years and that is the answer I got from him when I asked the question.

I use his 1/8 scale turn buckles all the time. They are 4mm, with 3mm threads and he has a wide variety of lengths. Check out his web site.

Ernie

Browneye · 02-05-2018, 02:37 PM

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I would say SS and TI are comparable in strength, but the Ti is lighter. I have raced and been friends with Kelly Lunsford of Lunsford Racing (Titanium Parts) for years and that is the answer I got from him when I asked the question.

I use his 1/8 scale turn buckles all the time. They are 4mm, with 3mm threads and he has a wide variety of lengths. Check out his web site.

Ernie

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Ascender'nMN84 · 02-05-2018, 02:40 PM

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Rock Grinder Links

Home > Rock Crawling > Crawler Building Supplies > Rock Grinder Links
We have discontinued our titanium rock grinder links. They are no longer available."

These are the parts Ernie uses here*:

https://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=4MM

* I'm pretty sure

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Browneye · 02-05-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascender'nMN84

These are the parts Ernie uses here*:

https://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=4MM

* I'm pretty sure

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I figured, but there must be a cover or something - brake line? I wouldn't want threaded rod exposed. Don't need titanium either.

How 'bout this GPM outlet? They have sets for $38, "anti-thread" links, but list them for a 308mm wheelbase blazer - it's actually 314. I emailed them for clarification - if that's an error or what.
https://www.gpmparts.com/vaterra-110...-90071135.html

02-03-2018, 10:51 AM	#142
M1tch RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,603	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Thanks. Look a good site, so will have a browse soon.

02-03-2018, 03:17 PM	#143
BAJAREY2017 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: St George Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Ran my new pro line tsl’s and dual stage foams today. Does it take a few runs to break the foams in? Cause my first impression is they freaking suck!! They suck so bad let’s just say I can finally buy that new transmitter iv been looking at. The truck just bounces and hops, I’m half tempted to put the memory foams that they came with back in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-03-2018, 03:23 PM	#145
BAJAREY2017 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: St George Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Thanks, I hope so cause I can’t believe how bad they are now, I guess I’ll run a few more packs and decide then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-04-2018, 03:03 PM	#146
BAJAREY2017 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: St George Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Was having an awesome day until about 20 minutes In then this happened, it’s weird cause I didn’t really have any hard hits. I finished the day anyways but I was looking for some titanium ones but saw they have been discontinued. What’s everybody else using. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-04-2018, 04:37 PM	#148
M1tch RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,603	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today I made my own links from 6mm stainless steel tube and 3mm stainless threaded rod.. I have used Revo rod ends on another truck and used the same tube, but 4mm threaded rod (all bought from ebay) but the stainless tube needs drilling to allow the rod to go through. Difficult, but possible.

02-04-2018, 08:57 PM	#149
durok I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 6,013	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Hmmm... we used to get some members remarking on wait times, now there's this: Attached Images

02-04-2018, 09:07 PM	#150
Browneye RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: The OC Posts: 1,615	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today wow! I would love to find a source for one-piece links - I've never liked piecing them together with the spacers. I would be happy to run 4mm threaded rod. I haven't bent any, but they do drag a lot. Last edited by Browneye; 02-04-2018 at 09:09 PM.

02-04-2018, 10:05 PM	#151
Ascender'nMN84 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 541	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today If you're on Facebook, lookup Hardcore RC. I don't remember if they were steel or ti., but they had a high clearance, 10 piece set that was reasonably priced. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-05-2018, 07:27 AM	#153
OldNTired Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Or-eee-gun Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Tore it down for the cruiser build. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

02-05-2018, 01:32 PM	#155
Ascenderbender Newbie Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today If your not racing your trucks then ss should be a good alternative to the stock links(trust me I flog mine! And it’s on the stock links) as ti links usually sit in wraiths and what not (jumping and crashing into things) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-05-2018, 01:45 PM	#156
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	Re: What did you do to/with your Ascender today Titanium is lighter and stronger, stainless is heavier, somewhat depends on the alloy of either metal too.

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