Installing the 4-link truss on the SXC10 TR

[Skeeno]

Well, I decided to install the 4-link truss on my SCX10 TR. Since only Brandon, Jason, and I seem to have them, I figured I'd take some pics and post this for whomever needs it.

Things I needed:
4-link truss
2x80mm links
2xAX80032 Shock ends
2xAX80005 Rod ends from SCX10 kit or AX10 kit
4xAX80018 Pivot balls for AX80005 and AX80032
1x33mm screw
4x3mmx16mm setscrews to hold the links together
2x3mmx8mm screws to hold down the truss on the axle

Step 1
Remove the rear axle and take off the stuff I didn't need; the three-link triangle and mount.

 

[Skeeno]

Step 2

Install the 4-link truss. I cut off the two posts on the rear axle for a cleaner look like Brandon did. This step is optional as the mount will work with the posts in place. Yes, you can use this in the front, but I'm only doing the rear right now. You can't really see the front, so I might not do the front at all. A couple minutes with the dremel and it was ready. I also used longer screws and locknuts to mount through the axle. It's not necessary, but I need this to withstand my daughters abuse.

 

[Skeeno]

Step 3
Dig through Axial parts from my AX10 to find the parts I need. Found some old links to use.

 

[Skeeno]

Step 4
Cut links to 80mm. Tap the cut end for 3mm threads.

 

[Skeeno]

Links ready for assembly

 

[Skeeno]

Decided to paint them black to match, so I set up my hoopty paint booth. Waiting for the black to dry.

 

[Skeeno]

Links built and installed

 

[Skeeno]

Didn't like the angled rod ends, so I switched out to the straight ones. Also, the links were a tad short. I wanted the pinion up a little more, so I added about a 5mm spacer.

 

[Skeeno]

Finished and I think it looks pretty sweet. I think I will do the front axle because I like the way it finished off the axle and fills the two holes on top of the axle. I guess I'll have to build some more links at some point.

 

[Blazefighter]

The scale look of that mount is sweet! One question though, is there any other way to make it work? Cutting links down isn't that hard but I just thought Axial would make it a little more straight forward to install since it was included in an RTR truck. Nice work though Skeeno, looks clean.

 

[phunkodelic]

Any difference in performance? Or is this just a scale look thing?

 

[Skeeno]

Any difference in performance? Or is this just a scale look thing?

Just for looks.

I started to mount up the front truss today, but I broke off my tap in the link:x I'll have to stop by CKRC tomorrow and either buy a new tap or get some links...maybe both.

 

[Big Bill]

Any difference in performance? Or is this just a scale look thing?

I did the same thing to my SCX-10, but I brazed up a similar mount. Made up some new links, but I belive mine are closer to 90mm? It really seemed to improve the way it works . I installed the Pro-Line schocks at the same time so Iam not sure which mod helped the most.

 

[JOOTZ]

^^^ probably a combination of both, 4 link is better than the stocker.

 

[Big Mike]

I just thought Axial would make it a little more straight forward to install since it was included in an RTR truck. Nice work though Skeeno, looks clean.

That part was included with the RTR kit? I've been looking everywhere for one. I've read that it's part of a scale exterior parts tree but can't find really much info on it at all.

At this point I'm ready to braze up my own version. The less store bought parts the better is my motto these days. I was just curious cause I just hunted for one last week and came up with nothing...

 

[Skeeno]

THe trusses come in the SCX TR RTR box. They will also be available separately.

 

[Brandon]

That part was included with the RTR kit? I've been looking everywhere for one. I've read that it's part of a scale exterior parts tree but can't find really much info on it at all.

Here are the part numbers and info you are looking for "thumbsup"

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201344

 

[Skeeno]

Update:
I added the truss to the front axle. I moved the 80mm links I made to the front. The were actually 85mm after I added the spacers.

In the rear I switched to the long plastic lower links and made some new 90mm upper links.

 

[66sprint6]

Update:
I added the truss to the front axle. I moved the 80mm links I made to the front. The were actually 85mm after I added the spacers.

In the rear I switched to the long plastic lower links and made some new 90mm upper links.

Got a new body goin on it??? Can we get some pics of the 4 link front and back? I thought i read earlier that it didnt add any flex in the rear, but did it make a difference bein up front now?
Matt

 

[NeXt559]

anyone know if you can use the stock upper links from the scx10 kit?