byron
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Anyone have a good suggestion for a wheelie bar? I would like to make something rather than purchase one. Any creative suggestions??
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Hmm... not sure. I have the HPI wheelie bar and it's fine. It's plastic and it doesn't really cost all that much. It'll probably cost you just as much to make one as to buy that one.
SAVAGE_BASHER_K4.6
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i also run the stock hpi one for 17 bucks you just can't beat it imo
BOUTCH
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Take a look at Rolex's wheelie bar, its really cool!!:whhooo:
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Thanks, BOUTCH, there it is....
Started out as a stock alloy setup from rc-mall, then went through some bench top re-engineering.
Started out as a stock alloy setup from rc-mall, then went through some bench top re-engineering.
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Yes. The stock arms were reversed and turned upside down, then mounted as a moving swing arm, rather than a locked one.
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SAVAGE_BASHER_K4.6
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wow rolexthat wheelie is awesome. thats the first time that i have ever seen your wheelie but i have have heard about it and now i see why.
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Thanks, Basher. This is the best pic I could find of the original stock setup.
The little wheels are 1 1/2 inches from the ground, and don't engage till the front tires raise 3 inches. The springs are strong, and the oil is very heavy, so they should be very smooth as far as dampening the rise and pushing it back down, instead of just hitting hard and causing the rear wheels to lose traction.
The little wheels are 1 1/2 inches from the ground, and don't engage till the front tires raise 3 inches. The springs are strong, and the oil is very heavy, so they should be very smooth as far as dampening the rise and pushing it back down, instead of just hitting hard and causing the rear wheels to lose traction.
We're not quite sure. I guess when there's actually fuel in it,we'll find out.
BOUTCH
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LOOOOOL!!!! Come on guys, leave the poor guy alone...LOL!! But still a good one anyway.
LOOOOOL!!!! Come on guys, leave the poor guy alone...LOL!! But still a good one anyway.
: Yeah, that's gonna happen! : I want to know the durability of that wheelie bar. It'll last forever on the shelf, but what happens if you make a bad landing or cart wheel the truck?