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betagear · 05-29-2009, 10:56 PM

Hi! Has anyone extended the x-crawler's chassis so that the shocks can be mounted behind the wheels? Will new/longer shocks be required or can the originals reach? Thanks.

outofreach · 06-01-2009, 04:06 AM

If you extend the chassis the stock shocks can be used and the shocks can be forward on the links. It works quite a bit better. I just used two pieces of 1/8" x 1" x about 10" pieces of aluminum and bolted them to the stock chassis, then mounted the shocks on the end of the new aluminum. I think that is the easiest and cheapest way to do it. If you want I can take some pictures for you. The chassis if off the rig because i'm making a tuber for it but you can still see how it was done.

betagear · 06-01-2009, 08:58 AM

Hi outofreach! Some pictures of your rig would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

KRAWLR4life · 06-01-2009, 01:09 PM

If you want the ultimate Super Chassis for your XTM, go with a RCP Hustler, I used a Hustler Chassis, works perfect and looks killer!!!
I just had to lenthen top links by 1/2" using treaded spacers and everything else bolted right up!
http://rcpcrawlers.com/product.php?p...6&cat=6&page=1

05-29-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
betagear Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9	extending x-crawler chassis Hi! Has anyone extended the x-crawler's chassis so that the shocks can be mounted behind the wheels? Will new/longer shocks be required or can the originals reach? Thanks.

06-01-2009, 08:58 AM	#3
betagear Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9	Pictures would be awesome! Hi outofreach! Some pictures of your rig would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

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06-01-2009, 04:06 AM	#2
outofreach I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucky Posts: 108	If you extend the chassis the stock shocks can be used and the shocks can be forward on the links. It works quite a bit better. I just used two pieces of 1/8" x 1" x about 10" pieces of aluminum and bolted them to the stock chassis, then mounted the shocks on the end of the new aluminum. I think that is the easiest and cheapest way to do it. If you want I can take some pictures for you. The chassis if off the rig because i'm making a tuber for it but you can still see how it was done.

06-01-2009, 01:09 PM	#4
KRAWLR4life RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal USA Posts: 1,109	If you want the ultimate Super Chassis for your XTM, go with a RCP Hustler, I used a Hustler Chassis, works perfect and looks killer!!! I just had to lenthen top links by 1/2" using treaded spacers and everything else bolted right up! http://rcpcrawlers.com/product.php?p...6&cat=6&page=1

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