SCX10 4-link question

[jammindriver]

The Honcho "kit" comes with alum links...is stock a 3-link or 4-link setup?? If only 3-link, can I get the 4-link truss only? Or do I have to buy the alum upgrade kit for it even though the rig kit is already including the aluminum links??

 

[HahnsB2]

Stock is 3-link "wishbone". The 4-link truss does not come with the aliminum link kit. You should have it in your Honcho kit, my RTR came with 2 4-link trusses.

 

[jammindriver]

Stock is 3-link "wishbone". The 4-link truss does not come with the aliminum link kit. You should have it in your Honcho kit, my RTR came with 2 4-link trusses.

Oh, so all I need after I get the rig kit is the extra alum pipe and ends?

 

[greenjk]

I don't know if the kit has changed but mine didn't come with the 4 link truss. While where on the subject can someone tell me the advantage of a 4 link over a 3 link thanks.

 

[jammindriver]

I don't know if the kit has changed but mine didn't come with the 4 link truss. While where on the subject can someone tell me the advantage of a 4 link over a 3 link thanks.

I think the 4-link keeps the rig from tilting to the side when the motor torques. I think there is some additional stability also.

 

[johnnyh66]

My Dingo came with 2 4 link trus'
jammindriver, you are correct. It reduces torque twist and, IMHO, has more useable articulation... it's not so sloppy.
If
You want to 4 link and don't have the parts, upgrade now.
R2J, DMG, Dinky and a few other's make much stronger and more adjustable versions. Check out the venders section. The DMG has a new 4 and 3 link with built in panhard bar anchor points... very nice.

 

[Spiike]

you can just drill holes in your servo plate and make your own upper links for the front, and find another servo plate at your lhs or one of those 4 link plates for the rear and make your own rear links. much cheaper if you like to tinker

 

[jammindriver]

you can just drill holes in your servo plate and make your own upper links for the front, and find another servo plate at your lhs or one of those 4 link plates for the rear and make your own rear links. much cheaper if you like to tinker

I do like to tinker, but I'm also a little type-a when it comes to uniformity...if one pipe is grey, well by gosh, all the pipes have to be grey. Maybe I can make my own using Axial pipes though. Will def consider.

 

[jammindriver]

My Dingo came with 2 4 link trus'
jammindriver, you are correct. It reduces torque twist and, IMHO, has more useable articulation... it's not so sloppy.
If
You want to 4 link and don't have the parts, upgrade now.
R2J, DMG, Dinky and a few other's make much stronger and more adjustable versions. Check out the venders section. The DMG has a new 4 and 3 link with built in panhard bar anchor points... very nice.

Since I am a total noob, could you explain "panhard bar" or give me a pic?

 

[ofna]

I just recently built my honcho kit and it only came with the 3 link!!

 

[ofna]

I did purchase the DMG 3 link truss with pan hard but i'm not sure if I want to install it because I also purchased the Hand Bros CMS

 

[WIDELOAD]

Jammin: if you get/have the KIT of the honcho. You will have to buy a 4link set up from one of the manufactures listed above. The plastic axial truss as a option part (dont have the part# on had for you sorry).

The RTR honcho/dingo comes with the 4link truss as an optional part included in the box.



As for a Panhard, it is to provide lateral support to the axle. Have a read of this if you're keen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panhard_rod

 

[jammindriver]

Jammin: if you get/have the KIT of the honcho. You will have to buy a 4link set up from one of the manufactures listed above. The plastic axial truss as a option part (dont have the part# on had for you sorry).

The RTR honcho/dingo comes with the 4link truss as an optional part included in the box.



As for a Panhard, it is to provide lateral support to the axle. Have a read of this if you're keen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panhard_rod

Thanks much!

 

[Spiike]

I do like to tinker, but I'm also a little type-a when it comes to uniformity...if one pipe is grey, well by gosh, all the pipes have to be grey. Maybe I can make my own using Axial pipes though. Will def consider.

do the whole thing! uppers lowers, back and rear, and steering! I'm awaiting a 4 link plate for the rear to 4 link it as well

 

[jammindriver]

do the whole thing! uppers lowers, back and rear, and steering! I'm awaiting a 4 link plate for the rear to 4 link it as well

So, to do the front, do I just use a 4link truss, or do I need to so something different for the front??

 

[Spiike]

4 link plate is like a servo plate without the servo, and drill holes in the servo plate

here, like this, instead of hijacking your thread, i have many photos of my 4 link front using traxxis rod ends and threaded rod with aluminum tubing

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3064325&postcount=23

 

[jammindriver]

4 link plate is like a servo plate without the servo, and drill holes in the servo plate

here, like this, instead of hijacking your thread, i have many photos of my 4 link front using traxxis rod ends and threaded rod with aluminum tubing

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3064325&postcount=23

Very nice. I like what you've done. How does the velcro hold up? Does the body every pop off?

 

[Coops]

I recall reading that some people used the same length tubes top and bottom with the stock axial 4 link piece which I think is bs. The aluminum links for my son's dingo are 91mm on the bottom and 60+20mm on the top. The plastic spare links that came in the box were too long (longer than the stock bottom links).

It was a little tricky to find this info when I was looking for a way to use the parts that came in the box.

4-linking the truck was worth it. My son can't turn too sharp and roll the truck like it would with the 3-link set-up. It's much more stable.

As for using the servo plate in the front..... In my AX10 I counter sunk the holes and used the tapered screws and mounted the links on the bottom. (I just looked at the link above, very similar but I used different screws) The scale scale in the roof rack is pretty cool

 

[jammindriver]

I dont have my kit yet, so maybe it will becomemore evident to me then, but can someone explain why I can't simply use a truss to 4-link the front end a well?

 

[HahnsB2]

I recall reading that some people used the same length tubes top and bottom with the stock axial 4 link piece which I think is bs.

I'm using equal length links... It points the pinion up, but that's what I wanted "thumbsup"