Leafs vs Links - Whats the differance?

[HPI-Killer]

Okay, so I have been into this scene for awhile now, and am still wondering what are the noticable differances between leafs/shocks and links/shocks?

How do they differ on the trails/rocks?

I'm only reall concerned now because I am seriously so wrapped up in either a SCX10 kit or the new TF2.

I have had many linked setups but only 1 leafed setup and did not have it long enough to learn about it.

Thanks in advance

 

[SMaxxin]

IMO it's looks v/s performance!

Leafs look great and with some work can perform ok, a link set up on a scaler isn't very scale but links will out perform leafs all day.

 

[hamz9561]

Link type suspensions use rods (links) to locate the axle and coil-over shocks to spring and dampen the load. Leaf springs both locate and suspend the axle. The shocks dampen the rebound effect on both.

 

[brianr2011]

not only that but links can articulate much much more that leafs but i love the leaf spring look

 

[HPI-Killer]

Hmm ok, i like leafs but i love the flex from link

 

[sotvotkong]

leafs are definately more money. aside from that i think its mainly a scale looks thing.

 

[Phins Fan]

It all depends on what your lookin for - appearance or performance. Myself - unless I make a shelf queen I base everything on the best performance possible. That said links far outperform leafs everyday. I remember a certain little "swimming vid" you made with a truck last summer so I would think your more of a performace rather than looks kinda guy.