cheap stampede stretch

[bergoff]

i was browsing on traxxas forum and found a cheap chassis stretch mod. we will see how strong it is. the third hole from the back drill all the way through and move the rear brace to it. cut a rear body mount tabs off and bolt it to the rear of the chassis. then screw it to the shock tower mount and install the rear skid and done. i spun the rear body mount around and installed it backwards so i can run the stock body for now. it looks kind of dumb because i shortened the front posts to lower the body. not to tough to do only took 20 min. i will hopefully run it tomorrow. but it snowing so traction will be an issue.

 

[HPIguy]

Wow, nice work bergoff, looks strong to me. I wish it was snowing here, my paddle tires showed up this week.

 

[bergoff]

thanks. we had 7 inches of snow. i cleared off the driveway and then the snow plow went by and left me a nice ramp and the end of the driveway. it jumps so much better. it was a first i didn't land on the lid once. when they are stretched they seem more forgiving in the air and easy to correct. since it was so wet i couldn't get a wheelie i need so better tires. talons suck in snow. i didn't have a single issue and ran 2 packs. and i heading back out in a few.

 

[bergoff]

hey metalhead matt heres the link that i followed.
http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread.php?507034-The-5-chassis-extension-PICS-redo.

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Thanks bergoff. This will be a cool little project. The price is right, too.

 

[bergoff]

free can't beat it

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Never thought I'd have a use for an old pede body mount that's been following me around for 10-15 years.

 

[bergoff]

after you stretch it attach the rear body mount on the other side of the shock tower so you dont have to redrill the post holes.