Jason
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I decided to remove the front chassis brace. I then cut it straight on both ends so I could use the threaded end parts to secure the shock tower. I also moved both shock towers as well as the chassis brace forward one hole on the frame. Now my front shocks are straight above the axle instead of leaning slightly to the rear. You can now remount the battery tray using one screw in the chassis brace. The front of the battery tray now sits perfectly on the front bumper mount. My battery plug still reaches the esc plug with zero issues.
You get more suspension travel and it would seem that moving the shocks/battery weight forward is a good thing. I’m happy with it Also I just realized that the remaining cut chassis brace center piece would bolt perfectly to the top of the remaining intact brace. Then the battery tray could be remounted, and you would have full front travel same as the back. I just mocked it up, and it’s perfect. Front of the battery tray is now floating above the bumper mount, but a small spacer will fix that. Wow I’ll make the spacer out of lead or steel, effectively giving me some extra weight up front. Haha, I’m proud of myself. I want to try some 10 weight shock oil next. Tell me what think about my mods so far. Thanks
Looks good to me
Another view
![81944105-DB91-45FA-9A3D-3D48D6B2CAF5.jpeg 81944105-DB91-45FA-9A3D-3D48D6B2CAF5.jpeg](https://ecxforum.com/data/attachments/3/3482-55a7cb46ceafe6177c70cd558ca76e1b.jpg)
The pic with the body on was taken before the mods
![07438CED-23AC-4D03-A31A-8C852CB23673.jpeg 07438CED-23AC-4D03-A31A-8C852CB23673.jpeg](https://ecxforum.com/data/attachments/3/3481-c145d3611b1f0bc17a2f92b9a6303424.jpg)
You get more suspension travel and it would seem that moving the shocks/battery weight forward is a good thing. I’m happy with it Also I just realized that the remaining cut chassis brace center piece would bolt perfectly to the top of the remaining intact brace. Then the battery tray could be remounted, and you would have full front travel same as the back. I just mocked it up, and it’s perfect. Front of the battery tray is now floating above the bumper mount, but a small spacer will fix that. Wow I’ll make the spacer out of lead or steel, effectively giving me some extra weight up front. Haha, I’m proud of myself. I want to try some 10 weight shock oil next. Tell me what think about my mods so far. Thanks
![B66FC073-38A1-4B1E-B62A-49CE1C3833BA.jpeg B66FC073-38A1-4B1E-B62A-49CE1C3833BA.jpeg](https://ecxforum.com/data/attachments/3/3480-2f10d58e5281618e7baa6772370521ba.jpg)
Another view
![81944105-DB91-45FA-9A3D-3D48D6B2CAF5.jpeg 81944105-DB91-45FA-9A3D-3D48D6B2CAF5.jpeg](https://ecxforum.com/data/attachments/3/3482-55a7cb46ceafe6177c70cd558ca76e1b.jpg)
The pic with the body on was taken before the mods
![07438CED-23AC-4D03-A31A-8C852CB23673.jpeg 07438CED-23AC-4D03-A31A-8C852CB23673.jpeg](https://ecxforum.com/data/attachments/3/3481-c145d3611b1f0bc17a2f92b9a6303424.jpg)