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Old 02-21-2007 | 09:31 PM
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Default 2.2 crawler custom chassis ?s

Ok, am building a crawler and need advice I am making the chassis and have questions about a good fun crawler setup.
Chassis issues:
Ground clearance.., center. Need a # in inches.
Wheel base... Need a # in inches.
The measurements I need are to be with the factor i want it to look good also!!!!
Dont need a great performing 25" chasiss lol!!
I am using moabs. I want it to look good with an 17-18" body I can go smaller.
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Old 02-21-2007 | 09:39 PM
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Default RE: 2.2 crawler custom chassis ?s

get a body and use that to set the WB... 10.5" - 12.5" is typical. As for GC 2-2.5" is a good place to be.
Old 02-22-2007 | 10:16 AM
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mine is at 13.5, and i think the body fits it pretty good.
Right now mine is pretty ugly, but here it is
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Old 02-22-2007 | 08:49 PM
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so...
will this work??
11" wheelbace (bearing to bearing)
and 3" gc
Old 02-23-2007 | 06:54 PM
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OK, 2.5" gc is nothing lol w/ moabs and a flat one peice chassis i could bet 2.5 lol What is an appropriate GC for a 2.2" crawler (Center)
Old 02-23-2007 | 07:03 PM
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well mine is at around 3.25 inches. Wich is decent. But my center of gravity is also very good. It will sid e hill and climb steep things w/o flipping over. But i could get my chassis up to around 4 or maybe even a little higher. But you have to find the sweet spot, and i think i have. Depends on terrain, but if you are on bigger rocks, the gc wont need to be as good, but unless your are at a riverbed, or smaller rocks, i think it is necessary to have more clearance. Depends on were you drive.
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ok, what shocks are u using??
Old 02-25-2007 | 11:37 AM
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t-maxx. With losi yellow springs, except the rear left i have a traxxas black spring to reduce torque twist.

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