Finally broke the steering.

[starkeyb]

So on my 4th set of batteries though the truck I snapped the steering linkage.



I'm thinking about ordering this, Hot Racing Axial Yeti XL RC Car upgrades and Hop-ups

IS the HR one pretty good? Also what else should I upgrade while the front end is apart?

[starkeyb]

Well I just noticed the HR is out of stock. I've read good things about the DHawk stuff. Maybe I will go that route.

[BarHarborBasher]

Aluminium Steering Mount for Axial Yeti XL | eBay
This one is in the U.S & cost 12$ .... I bought one but I haven't tried it out yet... seems robust...

[starkeyb]

Originally Posted by BarHarborBasher

Aluminium Steering Mount for Axial Yeti XL | eBay
This one is in the U.S & cost 12$ .... I bought one but I haven't tried it out yet... seems robust...

Damn $12 aint bad!

[Dionisi]

Anything is better than that twizzler.

[starkeyb]

I ended up going with the Dhawk Steering set up with the servo saver and I also ordering the Dhawk bulkhead. I figured since im gona take the front diff out and put thicker diff oil in, I'll just replace that plastic bulkhead while im there.

[BarHarborBasher]

And you'll never look back!! Nice call!! The wait is the only killer about Dhawk/GPM my order is showing up today !!!!! Yeppi Kiaha Mo Fo !!!

Did you try to set up a combo deal with Jimmy/Dhawk??

[84yoda]

When I ordered my stuff from dhawk a while back, from the day I ordered it and got it was 7 days total. Now that's impressive lol.

Good choice on the dhawk steering, way better then HR. Double sheer vs single, and HR ends up havin slop.

[starkeyb]

Originally Posted by BarHarborBasher

Did you try to set up a combo deal with Jimmy/Dhawk??

I just went on ebay and bought the 2 parts. I wasn't aware of doing a combo.

[BarHarborBasher]

In my past threads I mentioned his direct email and he usually cuts off 10-20%

aerohawk@sina.com

I don't have any personal gain from the transaction I just think he makes quality parts and listens to the community's needs..

[Pilot-Werx]

I went the HR route and used teflon instead of the plastic bushings in the kit, and it is tight.... Two days from Tower.

[redsawacs]

You're going to love the upgrade!!

[starkeyb]

Originally Posted by redsawacs

You're going to love the upgrade!!

I put the new linkage in and holy crap what a difference it makes! So much less slop in the front end. Now to replace the $30 servo I just striped out

Probably gona go for a HS-7950TH. Its pricey, but from what I have read they are built to last.

[84yoda]

Dlux has 7950 for $125. Or ebay for $130-ish. Definitely over kill but who doesn't like over kill? Lol.

[starkeyb]

Im still shopping around a little. Overkill is definitely a good thing on these trucks.

[starkeyb]

Anyone have any experience with RC Gear Shop servos? I got an email from Tower Hobbies today and they have this on sale.

TowerHobbies.com | RC Gear Shop Hi-Volt UltraTorque Digital Servo Coreless

[VNEMSS]

Guys I bought the gpm steering link and it's rubbing on the bulkhead (stock), should it be or do I need to get the dremal out?

[Tzicul]

Let it be, it will dremeled by itself in a few hours of running

[Tzicul]

Originally Posted by starkeyb

I put the new linkage in and holy crap what a difference it makes! So much less slop in the front end. Now to replace the $30 servo I just striped out

Probably gonna go for a HS-7950TH. It's pricey, but from what I have read they are built to last.

You can try a savox 1230 or a 1270