Question about SCX10 Deadbolt links

[Cthulhu Cultist]

Hello Crawler Land,
This is a huge noob question and I'm sure it has been clarified hundreds of times. Anyway, I want to upgrade the links on my Deadbolt and would like to go with the Vanquish set. Now, according to Axial, the Deadbolt has a 12.0 inch wheelbase and it seems that most links sets are 12.3 inches (for the various Jeeps). Is there any way I can use the 12.3 sets without moving the body mounting tower or adjusting the wheelbase? Once again, I'm very sorry for the noob factor on this, I just don't want to plunk down $130.00 to find out I'm going to need a new body for my Deadbolt.
Many thanks,
The Cultist

 

[Sneetches]

There is a 12" Vanquish set, I have them, VPS06975. If you go with the 12.3" set then it will move your wheelbase, that's what the 12.3" is referring to.

 

[Cthulhu Cultist]

Thanks for the info, I don't know how I missed the fact they make a 12 inch. I'll definitely be going with that! Color me very embarrassed.

 

[donny8594]

Not trying to be rude but spending $130 on links is crazy. You can make them yourself with 8-32 all thread and 1/4 brakeline for about 30 bucks. This includes buying new rod ends.

 

[sdmf]

Not trying to be rude but spending $130 on links is crazy. You can make them yourself with 8-32 all thread and 1/4 brakeline for about 30 bucks. This includes buying new rod ends.

It's not really that crazy. Titanium is a lot stronger than threaded rod. I've never bent ti, but have broken it. Threaded rod would last a run or two on my trucks. As always, it depends on budget and preference.

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[Cthulhu Cultist]

Fabrication isn't really my forte, to be honest. The odds of the Vanquish links ever needing to be replaced is pretty low and I don't mind spending the money for titanium. To each their own. 8)

 

[Biomedchad]

It's a fine line but the time will come when you will feel comfortable to save a buck by doing some things like that. And if something breaks in a pinch it's nice to have a fabricated back up.

 

[cerpindicular]

Axial Racing - SCX10 TR Links Set - 12.0" (305mm) WB cheaper then the ti links

look on ebay g6 links will all work it is the same truck as the deadbolt only with a licensed jeep body