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Old 07-21-2015, 04:37 PM   #1
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I've been having some issues with lower steering linkage getting hung up on rocks,any suggestions or fixes,there aluminum if it matters.
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Old 07-21-2015, 05:15 PM   #2
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If it's just hanging (drooping) down you can use some o-rings on the pivot balls to level it out some. Basically sandwiching the rod ends between two o-rings.

If it's sitting too low, Vanquish and Hot Racing have high clearance knuckles, probably some other aftermarket high steer options out there as well. Hot Racing part #WRA21G01 allows you to mount the steering in the high or stock positions.

You could also try mounting the link on top of the knuckle arm instead of under it.

You may have to raise your servo some if you use the high clearance knuckles or remount the steering link.
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Old 07-21-2015, 06:02 PM   #3
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titanium... stronger/slides better on rocks then aluminum
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Old 07-21-2015, 06:09 PM   #4
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Thx,i'll look into those options ��
What about frame mounting the servo,or is the problem still there
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Thx,i'll look into those options ��
What about frame mounting the servo,or is the problem still there
Chassis/frame mounting the servo is for looks. There's no real benefit to it and your linkage is still in the same location, although the link to the servo gets a little higher as it reaches the servo.

It also occurred to me your c-hubs may not be clocked in the right position. This can cause the link to sit a little low, just double check that before buying anything.
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Hubs in stock position, the rocks get the lower linkage and servo,servo on chassis would clear that up,just still leaves the lower link,i'll just search around the net , I guess,can't trust the pictures
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Old 07-22-2015, 04:28 PM   #7
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You could also clock the c hubs one spline over towards rear , that will leave your steering link angled up over the pumpkin.
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You could also clock the c hubs one spline over towards rear , that will leave your steering link angled up over the pumpkin.
Should be clocked all the way back.
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You could also clock the c hubs one spline over towards rear , that will leave your steering link angled up over the pumpkin.
Stock position on the Wraith has them clocked fully to the rear. You could easily drill a couple of holes, but any further back and my servo link will start binding on the servo horn and maybe the axle truss.

Completely forgot, but some have gone to mounting the steering link behind the axle. Not sure what all is involved in that, but it's another option to consider.
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Behind axle,i'll have to check that out,thx for all the help
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