Axial wraith top links

[Maxnitrox]

Hi everyone ; i have a Question for anyone that have an axial wraith (and is a little handy with it) anyway, axial Part# AX80083, that is 8 Links that holds the diff and the center skid together. The links are 4 semi straight, and 4 like L or V shape angle, (the top links) . Have anyone tried to use all 8 with L shape (top links ) to get more Clearance from the ground? Have anyone tried this?.

Thanks.,

 

[mikebecher]

You can use pretty much any shape of link you want as long as it clears when cycled. The problem with your plan is the upper links are shorter than the lowers. If you use them as lowers without correspondingly even shorter uppers, your axle will be way overclocked and will probably bind the driveshafts. In my honest opinion, increased link and skid clearance and crazy articulation do not equate to good crawling ability. You should focus on balance and stability with good traction (i.e. tires and foam) then you'll be able to bump over anything that will fit under the axle.

 

[Soldat Vaillant]

High clearance lower links. I think Blue Monkey makes a set, part of their Stage 1 kit.

 

[Maxnitrox]

Thanks mikebeche, okay i didn't took the difference in size in Consideration, But, but accordingly to my Plan and Calculations, i will use all 8 links the same , and beside that, the front and Rear Drive Shafts are Telescopic. So that will give me few mm to Play with...i will go back to the Table and I Let you know what was the outcome.,

Thanks.

 

[mikebecher]

Thanks mikebeche, okay i didn't took the difference in size in Consideration, But, but accordingly to my Plan and Calculations, i will use all 8 links the same , and beside that, the front and Rear Drive Shafts are Telescopic. So that will give me few mm to Play with...i will go back to the Table and I Let you know what was the outcome.,

Thanks.

Drive shaft length is not the issue here. On a stock Wraith, the upper links need to be shorter than the lowers to keep the pinion shaft and drive shaft aligned. Referring to the the pic below (not mine btw), your setup is probably going to be clocked even farther from ideal (white) in the direction of the red line. As the suspension cycles it will increase that angle and bind at the joint. You may be able to get it to drive it like that but it's far from ideal.

If you don't have the resources to get the BM links that Soldat mentioned, there are countless threads here on how to make your own links cheaply. It's also a good project for starting to make your own parts and learning how 4-link adjustments affect overall geometry.