Budget Friendly 3-link
There is no doubt that I like the big red Traxxas Aluminum links for the 3-link. They are very light for their size. They have extremely rugged ends with huge for 1/10 scale threads. This prevents any telescoping of the threads (where the threads skip a thread on impact and shorten the link). They do add to the expense of the 3-link and require that custom forward hole that I put on the Nerf Wings. I also like the Nerf wigns which protect the axle.
Here is an attempt at a more budget friendly 3-link. I used shorter steel steering links instead of Traxxas links. The nerf wings can be eliminated to save weight or retained. Additional weight can be saved with a couple pair of titanium steering links. I plan to build up the car and then give it a road test. If it works well, I will offer it in the standard 3-link package. You will delete the Nerf wings and Traxxas links and add these three links and 6 ball nuts and screws. Should save about $30. The 3-link is shown on a wide pan, but it should work equally well on an oval chassis or 200 mm pan.
Two used JS Pro 10's Wide Pans for sale.
This is a sale that is not likely to be repeated. The cars are made from used parts of my prototypes as well as many new parts. This keeps the price low.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...wide-pans.html
Pic on left, new budget 3-link
middle: Used wide pan for sale, 3-link with dual A-arm front end
right: Used wide pan. All carbon parts except the pod are new. Very nice looking car.