Crawler Suspension Setup Advice Needed

[drewpyfz6]

My question is: What is the best shock angle for crawling?

I have a rig that has 4 position holes at each end of the shock mounting.

Currently it is set at the lowest point on each, this gives the shock a very high angle, almost upright. And this lifts the chassis upwards.

If I was to go to the extreme the other way, then the shocks would be around 45 degrees "/" and the chassis would be closer to the ground.

It handles ok as it is, but looks a little tall - the weight is still low down, so has not fallen over - yet.

Looking at my other crawler, an AX10, these shocks are just at the 45degree angle and cant be changed that much (as standard).

Anyway just wanted to see if anyone knew if there was an advantage of either shock angle.

Cheers,
Drew

 

[EeePee]

An angle that lends itself to a rising rate would be best, regardless of chassis design. You want a shock to either stay consistent through it's range of motion, and not fall off as probably about 95% of the designs out there, or get stiffer as it compresses. And that usually means it's laid down ever so slightly from straight up and down.

 

[drewpyfz6]

An angle that lends itself to a rising rate would be best, regardless of chassis design. You want a shock to either stay consistent through it's range of motion, and not fall off as probably about 95% of the designs out there, or get stiffer as it compresses. And that usually means it's laid down ever so slightly from straight up and down.

Thanks EeePee,
So really the shock stays constant and does not really compress, but articulates?

Will give it a try laying the shocks down.
Have already been told in another thread that my rig is riding too high.

Just that lowering it would also change the shock angle.

Cheers,
Drew

 

[dustin keeler]

I have Traxxas big bore shocks on my ax10. I love how smith they are and the center of gravity is low. The angle of my shocks are in the stock locations but it lowers everything down nice