Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

So I got these from VP couple weeks ago and having issues with the alignment. I can get it to go straight and it seems like the front tires are off caster(think that is the word. The driver wheel looks like it is tilted inward). I thought I measured right and it still wants to pull to the left. What am I doing wrong. Any advice!?! Help?!?


Thx in advance.

07trd4x4

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

add a spacer on one or both sides of the drag link to center it.

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

Make sure both of you c hubs are aligned the same. Did you set your trim on your tx?

You lost me, What kind?

Yeah c hubs are aligned.

Yeah I set my trim to the middle and it goes. I have to turn it all the way clock almost clockwise to get it to go straight

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

This may or may not be of help. When I first got my VP tie rod and drag link installed I could not get it to track straight. I am new to RC and the Radio did not come with any instructions. I did not know there was a steering trim knob on the radio. But once I discovered it, labled ST-Trim under the flip up cover, I was able to center the steering and servo horn at will.

I am new too.
Thanks for the input
I did figure that out and it is annoying ( I am OCD) that the trim is not in the center. Completely clockwise. ;)

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

I dont think they are ever in the center. None of my RC`s are ever in the center no matter what.When i got my VP i did end up taking them back off a few times to center everything. It still doesnt look center when you look at them but it tracks straight with very little steering trim, so it`s all good for me :mrgreen:

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

Good to know, I just ordered mine...pheww...

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

If you have the stock wheels I'm guessing that the draglink rod end on the knuckle is binding inside the wheel. Mine did and I had to play with it until it fit inside the wheel.

Good to know thanks.


I will have to try it tomorrow. Thx!!

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

I ordered there kit and had a huge toe in problem. So I called VP and they sent me a new Tie Rod. Said something like I must of got there archerman tie rod by mistake. So I installed the new tie rod and its allot better, but I still see some toe in. I also noticed the rim rubbing on the drag link rod end so I lightly trimmed the rod end with the Dremel, just a tad and it fixed it. But I still wonder if I got something wrong as I dont think VP would require you do this. I also tried rotating my C-Hubs one notch forward and that didnt help. So I may call VP again and ask.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/6329/img3378g.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/5274/img3473n.jpg

Mine isn't that bad. Man that is way off.

Hear I thought I was the only one with this problem. Thanks all for advice.

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

Try running thicker Traxxas hex's in the front, that will give you enough clearance where it's rubbing the inner wheel.

With the wheels not pointing strait, try running the stock ackerman arms or add a small spacer on the tie rod, drivers side end, between the rod end and tie rod itself.

Looking at mine this morning after reading this comments. Sorry about the cell picture hope you all can see

http://img.tapatalk.com/453e9db3-d3b6-db32.jpg

And when I adjust the rod it starts to bow inn

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

Ahh I didnt even think about the stock arms. Good idea. Thanks. I will try that. I got the tie rod issue pretty much fixed. The picture was before I did a Nip/Tuck.. I left a message with VP. While at VP's site I was looking at there tie rod picture and I see there C-Hubs are clocked all the way forward and it looks like there's some toe it too..

http://site.vanquishproducts.com/vp-...16_tie_rod.png

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

Back when I built my kit I built my own steering links. I copied the stock plastic ones exactly outta all thred and brake line. Running the Vanquish knuckles and chubs I had the same problem with the red arms. Wheel rubbing the ends, wheels not pointing strait.
Put the stock arms on and swapped the hex's for some Traxxas ones that are 1/8" thicker, problem solved."thumbsup"
My c hubs are not clocked either way but in the center.

Re: Help with drag link and tie rod.
 

I just emailed VP through their tie rod problem thread and it looks like the knuckle arms on my vp knucks may be the problem I have a new set on the way. I'll post up when I get them and let you guys know if it fixes the issue without any modification.

Thanks!!!!