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metrx
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Posted: April 07 2003,3:27 am

Well, i had a few people ask how to do this, and wanted more pics, and details.  So, here it is.  First, you'll need two of the linkage rods with clips at the end.  I like these because its they are very durable, they polish to a chrome like finish, and dont cost alot.


You will also need a servo horn, with one arm, to fit the two linkage sliders.  The linkage sliders actually screw into the servo arm and allow the linkage to pass thru them.  I used the traxxas brand.


Above is a close up of how the clips look when attached properly.  Being that they are white, almost clear in color, they can be died to suit your taste.







In total, you shold be able to do this for less than 8 dollars.  From  my LHS, it cost maybe 5 bucks.  
You'll need the following items to complete this.
2 linkage rods with clips
4 linkage rod stops (like the anodized ones on the setup)
fuel tubing
servo horn (one arm style)
2 linkage rod sliders (traxxas)
The pictures hopefully explain it for you, or at least give you a good enough idea how to do this.  All of the bends were done carefully with needle nose.  Just take your time, and do the throttle first.  Check to make sure nothing rubs, or interferes with anything else, and you should end up with a very durable linkage setup, that looks real nice too.  I ran this setup on my truck today, and had NO problems at all.  So, take a look, and if you have anymore questions, just shoot me an e-mail, or post em here.

Thanks, Matt.
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Posted: April 07 2003,3:43 am

heh, thats exactly how I have mine setup. Except I put Z-Bends in the wire instead of the clip. It does work much better then the stock setup :D

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Posted: April 07 2003,7:41 am

Is that the ofna tank? How do you get that thing on there? I got one but cant figure it out. The mounts wont fit.
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Posted: April 07 2003,5:24 pm

Yes, its the ofna tank.  It mounts directly to the adrenaline rc tank guard.  I cant really tell you how it mounts if you dont have the adrenaline tank guard, simply because i got the truck like this.  I like the setup, i just dont like how the shock spring rubs the fuel tank.  Im sure the after market will address that issue soon though.

Thanks, Matt.
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Posted: April 07 2003,5:40 pm

Why do you have the tank mounted backwards? Kind of defeats the purpose of even using that tank.

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Posted: April 07 2003,5:44 pm

Use traxxas part 4944
Look Here!
It is the steering bell crank post.
It will give you the heighth needed for the ofna tank.
John..


Edited by bigboremaxx on April 07 2003,5:46 pm

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Posted: April 07 2003,6:06 pm

ya, thats what I meen, I cant get it not to rub on the shock either. I dont like that. Oh well.
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