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wicked4x4 · 03-24-2010, 11:17 AM

i'm considering a BTA steering setup. i've heard of the RPP Hobby's LD Racing BTA Kit being decent. but i've not found any actual reviews or pictures of it installed.

does anyone have actual pictures or experience in using this kit?

stianl · 03-24-2010, 12:15 PM

Here is a picture of my setup - not finished and tested. I'm using Vanquish knuckles, Axial c's and Axial CVD.

wicked4x4 · 03-24-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stianl

Here is a picture of my setup - not finished and tested. I'm using Vanquish knuckles, Axial c's and Axial CVD.

which knuckles did you go with? the high clearance or the zero ackermann's?

and thank you for posting the pic

stianl · 03-24-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wicked4x4

which knuckles did you go with? the high clearance or the zero ackermann's?

and thank you for posting the pic

It's the high clearence knuckles

liverkiller1 · 03-24-2010, 03:14 PM

i just installed by LD racing bta, its nice and cheap
im running axial alum knucks i just grinded down the outside screw hole
has plenty of clearance with the included spacers
i did have to grind down the corner where the servo is at on the inside for clearance but nothing major
the only thing that kinda bugs me and its that way with the other bta kits is the wheel wobble, what ive notice with mine as well is that the screws holding the tie rod in with the spacers cant be over tight or the servo with be in overdrive to push the rod
it works great and its cheap

abadk9420 · 03-24-2010, 06:37 PM

I would definitely go with the VP Hi-Steer knuckles, it will give you more steering then cutting the knuckles and using the spacers, that is what I did after trying it with the Axial Aluminum knuckles first.

liverkiller1 · 03-24-2010, 08:18 PM

ill have to give those i try got them on order now my setup is about the same as yours minus the vp knucks

abadk9420 · 03-24-2010, 08:39 PM

You will really like the VP knuckles, it makes a huge difference, gets rid of the spacers and you will no longer have the shock/lower link mount to worry about because the hi-steer arm sits above all of it...

SDheavymetal · 03-24-2010, 09:03 PM

I have the Axial BTA. If you want to see it I live in Mira Mesa. Matt

James003 · 03-24-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SDheavymetal

I have the Axial BTA. If you want to see it I live in Mira Mesa. Matt

I'd like to see some pics of your axial bta set up. I have one that I just took off because it's giving me nothing but problems. I'm about to re do it and if you got yours set up and you're happy with it then maybe I can use yours as a reference when I do mine again.

liverkiller1 · 03-24-2010, 10:04 PM

hey with the vp knucks is there still that wheel slop/wobble?

abadk9420 · 03-24-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by liverkiller1

hey with the vp knucks is there still that wheel slop/wobble?

Can't say I have a problem with wobble or slop on mine, I am currently using stub shafts and axles because i have been blowing up CVD's, mine tire and wheels only move slightly from side to side but I thinks that is more just the tire not being 100% true, not caused by the steering.

liverkiller1 · 03-25-2010, 01:15 AM

ya im running the axial hd cvd with gunnars pins these pins have lasted longer then the stocks for sure, right now i got dh comps with a 350 offset with is not enough, but my slws with 600 should solve the front ha, ya i hope once the vp knucks get here itll solve the slop

wicked4x4 · 03-25-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SDheavymetal

I have the Axial BTA. If you want to see it I live in Mira Mesa. Matt

better yet, maybe we could meet at canyonside next week in an evening? it's in between us, i'm in poway. plus rchuffer was mentioning getting together there as well.

thanks for the info and tips everyone.

jetboat · 03-25-2010, 10:15 AM

I just pulled the original v2 (ldrp/jetdesigns) kit off my axles for a "tuneup". After 2yrs and I don't know how many batteries and 3 servos, it showed very little wear around the holes in the tie rod, the spacers where perfect. I drilled out the holes, inserted some bushings from axial and put it all back together with a jr 8711.

Ldrp took my design, cleaned it up a bit with some suggestions from me and in my opinion, now has the best bta on the market.

SDheavymetal · 03-25-2010, 10:00 PM

Here are the pictures of the BTA.

03-24-2010, 11:17 AM	#1
wicked4x4 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poway Posts: 128	BTA steering kits / reviews i'm considering a BTA steering setup. i've heard of the RPP Hobby's LD Racing BTA Kit being decent. but i've not found any actual reviews or pictures of it installed. does anyone have actual pictures or experience in using this kit?

03-25-2010, 10:00 PM	#16
SDheavymetal RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,144	Here are the pictures of the BTA. Last edited by SDheavymetal; 03-25-2010 at 10:06 PM.

03-24-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
stianl Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 96	Here is a picture of my setup - not finished and tested. I'm using Vanquish knuckles, Axial c's and Axial CVD.

03-24-2010, 03:14 PM	#5
liverkiller1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 569	i just installed by LD racing bta, its nice and cheap im running axial alum knucks i just grinded down the outside screw hole has plenty of clearance with the included spacers i did have to grind down the corner where the servo is at on the inside for clearance but nothing major the only thing that kinda bugs me and its that way with the other bta kits is the wheel wobble, what ive notice with mine as well is that the screws holding the tie rod in with the spacers cant be over tight or the servo with be in overdrive to push the rod it works great and its cheap

03-24-2010, 06:37 PM	#6
abadk9420 RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,210	I would definitely go with the VP Hi-Steer knuckles, it will give you more steering then cutting the knuckles and using the spacers, that is what I did after trying it with the Axial Aluminum knuckles first.

03-24-2010, 08:18 PM	#7
liverkiller1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 569	ill have to give those i try got them on order now my setup is about the same as yours minus the vp knucks

03-24-2010, 08:39 PM	#8
abadk9420 RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,210	You will really like the VP knuckles, it makes a huge difference, gets rid of the spacers and you will no longer have the shock/lower link mount to worry about because the hi-steer arm sits above all of it...

03-24-2010, 09:03 PM	#9
SDheavymetal RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,144	I have the Axial BTA. If you want to see it I live in Mira Mesa. Matt

03-24-2010, 10:04 PM	#11
liverkiller1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 569	hey with the vp knucks is there still that wheel slop/wobble?

03-25-2010, 01:15 AM	#13
liverkiller1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 569	ya im running the axial hd cvd with gunnars pins these pins have lasted longer then the stocks for sure, right now i got dh comps with a 350 offset with is not enough, but my slws with 600 should solve the front ha, ya i hope once the vp knucks get here itll solve the slop

03-25-2010, 10:15 AM	#15
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	I just pulled the original v2 (ldrp/jetdesigns) kit off my axles for a "tuneup". After 2yrs and I don't know how many batteries and 3 servos, it showed very little wear around the holes in the tie rod, the spacers where perfect. I drilled out the holes, inserted some bushings from axial and put it all back together with a jr 8711. Ldrp took my design, cleaned it up a bit with some suggestions from me and in my opinion, now has the best bta on the market.

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