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ashleyb4
09-02-2007, 10:28 PM
Im just wondering what should i upgrade on the xx4 im unsure and i dont mind spending cash but i dont like wasting it on stuff that is wrong or not needed. So what needs upgrading? Ive heard somewhere something about front dogbones should be replaced for CVD's? If so which make?

And help would be great and much apreciated?

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bigred5765
09-02-2007, 10:52 PM
I'm just wondering what should i upgrade on the xx4 I'm unsure and i don't mind spending cash but i don't like wasting it on stuff that is wrong or not needed. So what needs upgrading? Ive heard somewhere something about front dog bones should be replaced for CVD's? If so which make?

And help would be great and much appreciated?

A

mip front CVD's
alloy motor mount
invert rear blocks on bumpy tracks
add one plastic washer on the end of the rear wishbone pins to stop the brace flying of
run a washer behind each shock fastener were they meet the wishbone to stop the ball joints falling off in a impact
jimmy
09-02-2007, 11:46 PM
All good advice - I found the front UJ's to be fine tho - much like these guys all stripping wheels, it only happens if you are a total utter maniac.:D
Col
10-02-2007, 12:51 AM
- I found the front UJ's to be fine tho -

True Jimmy. I have an original xx4 we that still runs it's UJ's without a problem, and have had no probs with motor mount either:)
matdodd
10-02-2007, 01:03 AM
All you need is the front cvd's!
tyreman
10-02-2007, 06:44 AM
You only need the front CVD's IF you are going to put a one-way diff in the front.
greyfox
10-02-2007, 08:37 AM
invert rear blocks on bumpy tracks

Just out of interest what does this do to help with the handling on bumpy tracks?
bigred5765
10-02-2007, 10:29 AM
Just out of interest what does this do to help with the handling on bumpy tracks?

it makes the car ride the bumps
better
FifteenthNeo
10-02-2007, 11:07 AM
There is also the B2 front brace mod ( http://www.4wdrc.com/techbrace.htm )and also the X-Factory Caster screw conversion ( http://www.xfactoryrc.com/news_09_27_06.htm ).

Both are supposed to strengthen the front end in an impact.
cabbynate
10-02-2007, 11:47 AM
There is also the B2 front brace mod ( http://www.4wdrc.com/techbrace.htm )and also the X-Factory Caster screw conversion ( http://www.xfactoryrc.com/news_09_27_06.htm ).

Both are supposed to strengthen the front end in an impact.

They do. Also I fancy the LCD's that losi puts out for the xxx4/xx4. They work like the U joints but are a lot stronger. You MUST build them right though or they can come apart on you at the worst time....