Z's HPI Baja PT:2

[DougStar]

hack job??‍?

Suspension "limiters" ?
Theyve pulled out after some big jumpers so I've decided to do that, I could make proper ones.

 

[Z.hb71]

hack job??‍?

Hey it works and was a quick job so ? off ? I can make some better ones ?

 

[DougStar]

Hey it works and was a quick job so ? off ? I can make some better ones ?

Can't deny it though ?????

 

[Z.hb71]

Can't deny it though ?????

I Try to do good but sometimes you need to do a hack ??

 

[DougStar]

Make do with what y got??

 

[Z.hb71]

Make do with what y got??

I'm gunna try and use some wire and crimp on some grounding rings (so you can screw them onto the arm and shock tower) and see how they work out. It will look something like the swingy p limiters. Think they will work ??

 

[DougStar]

go for it????

 

[Z.hb71]

Check it out ? the McDonald's color scheme isn't flattering but it will do.

Also made a front shock brace out of a old hinge pin brace (the holes lined up perfectly!)

So I've also gained sum strength too ?

 

[John Parks]

You never cease to amaze me Z ?

Really though, you should wait for @crucialRC to liquidate his shop ups. I'm sure he would work something out with you. Save your money until then, that's my vote

 

[Z.hb71]

Ive always knew I was a innovator ???

 

[AnubisBC]

Those will not hold in an impact. Just sayin'. You need actual cable and a swaging tool to compress the end fittings with enough force to prevent them from popping off when your rig takes a tumble.

They might look nicer, but the zip ties were actually a much more effective solution.

Here's the super cheap cable version: http://beatyourtruck.com/forum/showthread.php?54250-DIY-Shock-Limiters. You can probably get away with using vice grips like this gent did rather than needing the swaging tool.

 

[AnubisBC]

I did a bit of digging and found the real deal for ya on the cheap!

https://www.mcmaster.com/30345T165/
https://www.mcmaster.com/30345T562/

Fronts are 5" and rears are 6" eye to eye. The only difference between these and the old Killer RC version is that the coating is clear and the ends aren't dipped in plasti-dip.

I may or may not have just ordered a set accidentally...

Yup, totally ordered a set... ?‍

 

[John Parks]

Just get a set from swingy p. They are cheap enough

 

[evssv]

Just get a set from swingy p. They are cheap enough

i run swingy p's on all mine?

 

[Z.hb71]

They might look nicer, but the zip ties were actually a much more effective solution.

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So Doug, you can go ??? yourself ?

You never cease to amaze me Z ?

Really though, you should wait for @crucialRC to liquidate his shop ups. I'm sure he would work something out with you. Save your money until then, that's my vote

@crucial what will you be selling?

 

[crucialRC]

@crucial what will you be selling?

Some things off your list and probably some other stuff. I'm tired of asking you if you want stuff and you say I'm good. I figure you like making your stuff so I just sit back and watch??

 

[Z.hb71]

Some things off your list and probably some other stuff. I'm tired of asking you if you want stuff and you say I'm good. I figure you like making your stuff so I just sit back and watch??
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Good to know mate ? is it the esp 34 your selling?

 

[crucialRC]

Good to know mate ? is it the esp 34 your selling?

Yup. I was gonna keep it for a spare but doubt it.

 

[Z.hb71]

Yup. I was gonna keep it for a spare but doubt it.

Damn, if I could I'd buy it.. Cuz I'm probably going to buy/build an esp 34 in the winter.

 

[misterleon]

I doubt the esp 34 is much better than your full mod. I’d say equal to at best