DIY Berg Steering Kit

[bonmot]

By looking at the Berg 2.2 Axles, I guess it is pretty easy to DIY a steering kit. Basically it is a servo mount and 2 links, istn't? or i miss anything here.

Thanks

By the way, what's the cost to buy one?

[binaryterror]

The problem is no one other than enRoute has the little clamps you need. The plate and links could easily be hand made with simple tools.

The clamp is the hard to make piece...though I bet someone will have some coming and I bet it is sooner than later.

[dieselfuel]

I've been looking at them aswell... It looks like drilling and tapping one hole into the top of the tube could do away with the clamps all together... Use the existing hole above the link/shock mount and one drilled into the tube near the gearcase. Mount a plate to the tube with two screws and the servo to the plate. Gets it nice and low. That's what I'm gonna do to mine anyway.

[bonmot]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

The problem is no one other than enRoute has the little clamps you need. The plate and links could easily be hand made with simple tools.

The clamp is the hard to make piece...though I bet someone will have some coming and I bet it is sooner than later.

By looking at the price of a whole Berg 2.2 kit. I may just buy the kit.
It is $350 for the whole thing.

I need axles (costs $225), steering kit, shocks, links, and screws/ball ends. I think it will add up to $350 anyway.

I will build my chassis and body and use Nylint wheels/tires.

So I can still sale those 2.0mm chassis aluminum boards and 4 nice looking wheels.

Yes, I think this is a cleaner plan instead of collecting parts from here and where, which also costs more shipping charge.

[Robb]

I go back and forth on whether the kit is worth it, and right now I think it isn't (unless you can get a lot back for the sale parts).

I have bent two of the stock links so far, and DIY heavy duty links are just so cheap and easy to build. The stock ball ends have disappointed me also with the amount of play. The only thing I use them for now is for the non-ball end on many shocks.

Shocks, although not bad in my experience (others will disagree), they are long (5") and this limits your chassis options a little. A full set of Losi's will run ya $45, and they are just a much better shock.

And PLEASE PLEASE don't put Nylint wheels/tires on a Berg.

[bonmot]

Originally Posted by Robb

I go back and forth on whether the kit is worth it, and right now I think it isn't (unless you can get a lot back for the sale parts).

I have bent two of the stock links so far, and DIY heavy duty links are just so cheap and easy to build. The stock ball ends have disappointed me also with the amount of play. The only thing I use them for now is for the non-ball end on many shocks.

Shocks, although not bad in my experience (others will disagree), they are long (5") and this limits your chassis options a little. A full set of Losi's will run ya $45, and they are just a much better shock.

And PLEASE PLEASE don't put Nylint wheels/tires on a Berg.

I am planning to make a 1:6th jeep. trying to be scale. that's why I want to use Nyline wheels/tires (i have 8 of them).
Other than that, I am taking your advices so far.

Thanks

[Difuser]

I made a flat piece of alum that sits on top of the Axle tube drilled a hole that lines up with one of the shock mount holes. Then ran a longer scew through the axle housing that threads into the top of the plate. It is just thick enough that it threads into the alum. sandwiching it between the screw and axle tube.

Prolly have 6-8 hours on my Bergs now with not even a hint of movement or issues. I think Diesels idea was good also with a drill and tap into the top of the axle tube for a 2nd or 3rd tie-in.

the Berg pieces are just too bulky and even some of the full kit locals are trying to ditch the Servo mounts.

[1beatjeep]

Originally Posted by Difuser

I made a flat piece of alum that sits on top of the Axle tube drilled a hole that lines up with one of the shock mount holes. Then ran a longer scew through the axle housing that threads into the top of the plate. It is just thick enough that it threads into the alum. sandwiching it between the screw and axle tube.

Prolly have 6-8 hours on my Bergs now with not even a hint of movement or issues. I think Diesels idea was good also with a drill and tap into the top of the axle tube for a 2nd or 3rd tie-in.

the Berg pieces are just too bulky and even some of the full kit locals are trying to ditch the Servo mounts.

showing a pic is priceless