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Originally Posted by Overdriven
Making a 1/8 scale wider while stretching it is a must. On my stetted erevo (5b length) rpm 1/2 offset wheels weren't quite enough. Another 1/2" per side with extended hexes like brains wouldve been perfect. For my spare parts maxx build I plan on welding extensions to the pillow balls and tie rods instead of buying extended hexes though.
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Kershaw designs had a setup with longer pillow balls to widen the maxx suspension.
I think that with 1/8 components a 1/5 size vehicle can be made that stays well under 20lbs. A 1717 or 1527 motor on 8s lipo (40c packs, 4000mah or so to keep the weight down) and motor brakes with 4wd would be fine.
I may weld up some tubular arms to widen the lst setup. Just need to find a suitable cv axle that I can buse it off. Would use al c hubs and knuckles on the front and al carriers on the rear. Lst shocks seem fine. Or use the baja ones.