better steering

[m3kan1k]

hey guys i jus got an ax-10 n im runnin a futaba s3305 servo n i dont have very sharp steering at all....i have a basic radio without epa....is that my problem? and also i need to kno where to place my pack......i kno low is good but where?

[xjman]

Install the battery low and to the front. I had a TLT that I installed it over the front links.

As for the steering it could be the lack of an EPA. Do you have the link attached to the furthest point on the servo horn?

[m3kan1k]

its installed on the innermost hole and its not a stock one its a team losi aluminum one

[xjman]

Install it on the outter most hole (the one that is the furthest out on the arm), that will give you more throw, but you will lose steering torque.

[m3kan1k]

also what size allen wrench is the screws on the beadlocks?

[xjman]

I don't know, stick different size ones in it until one fits properly.

[Tim_B]

I think it's a 3mm.

Can anyone help verify this?

Hope it helps
-Tim

[RollinOver]

Originally Posted by m3kan1k

also what size allen wrench is the screws on the beadlocks?

1.5mm

[Tim_B]

Originally Posted by RollinOver

1.5mm

Thanks for clearing that up. Now I know for a fact too!

-Tim

[m3kan1k]

yea i actually had the right size wrench but it wasnt hobby grade n kept rounding off. that issue is resolved now, yay. i am still havin trouble turning sharper, i resoldered my saddle pack into a u shape n mounted that over my steering servo jus to keep it low, forward n clear of linkages.....i added 3oz of weight in each rim and cut the foams n added vent holes in the rims. i went for the ultra soft springs on the front shocks n all that helps it crawl alot better but i still cant turn very sharp! any tips appreciated and also like to see what yall reccommend for an upgrade alumninium shock thats not very expensive.

[dacaur]

If you want to turn sharp, take out your lockers and install gears in the diff...... Seriously, rock crawlers arent known for their great turning radius... the problem is a combination of the lockers and high traction tires. Differentials were originally invented because locked axles dont allow sharp turns... You just have to learn to live with it, or install a dig...

[crazy_kanaka]

I just got done typing this up for a different thread, so I just pasted it in here too.

There are so many things that could cause that problem.

First inspect your servo horn, make sure it's not stripped. While your at it, make sure that your servo out drive is not striped.

Second, inspect your steering linkage. Make sure that none of your rod ends are loose, and that your links aren't bent.

Third, check to make sure that your steering knuckles and axle c's are in good shape. If you've got these parts in aluminum, make sure that they aren’t bent. If those parts are plastic, then check for rounding at screw points and kingpins.

Next, power up your radio and truck. Put your steering trims at 0 and your epa's at 100. Turn back and forth and listen to the servo. You want to make sure that the internal gears of your servo aren’t damaged.

If everything checks out then reassemble your steering. Make sure that your steering is straight while your trim is closest to 0. If you can't make this happen then that could explain increased steering in one direction. To get around this problem you'll need to adjust your drag link so that your trim can be set to 0 while your steering is straight, that's the only way you can take advantage of maximum steering.

If you're still having problems, then look for flex in any plastic parts while at max steer in either direction. If you see flex in plastic parts then you need to upgrade them to solve your problem.

Also if you have the aluminum axle c’s, try counter sinking the mounting screws, if you notice that your steering knuckles are hitting it.

You also have to make sure that on both the knuckles and servo horn, that you're mounted in the furthes out hole. On the servo horn this increases your throw, and on the knuckles it'll increase your steering torque.

If you have gone through all of this and you still have a problem then I'm not qualified to help you.

[Da Hermit]

Look to see if the universals are not binding. I am noticing a slight bind in one of my new AX10 builds. Either shave a little from the inside of the outer axle shaft, Or invest in CVD's. If I am not mistaken correct me if im wrong, They do have CVD's for the AX10.
Good luck with what you decide to do.

[kaotik crawler]

shave down a little bit of the aluminum c's where the knuckle hits but that will help only so much thats where a dig comes in handy thats what i run and i also run hitec 5995 steering servo in my 2.2 its killer and also a good radio with adjustments is a must also....

[bazur]

Originally Posted by m3kan1k

hey guys i jus got an ax-10 n im runnin a futaba s3305 servo n i dont have very sharp steering at all....i have a basic radio without epa....is that my problem? and also i need to kno where to place my pack......i kno low is good but where?

after you have checked that your servo is working well and everything is ok, you should try this (from the STAGE2 mod article you can find here on this site):

quoting from:

http://www.rccrawler.com/axialcompbuild.html

"Next we wanted a little more steering angle out of the truck. We were ready to modify and grind the stub shafts, but after changing 2 screws, it was obvious we now have more than enough steering. We removed the 2 front axle c screws closest 2 the tie rod. Once out, we counter sunk the 2 holes with a 3/16” drill and then installed new counter sunk 3x8mm screws.
Look at the steering angle!"



i tried on mine and it worked perfectly

[rn38]

What speed controler you using? If its not pushing 6v and any decent amps that could be it. Just looked up specs on it and its only 99oz @4.8 and 124oz @ 6. So if you dont have 6v then I really think the servo is not strong enough.

[m3kan1k]

its a dynamite tazer so its only puttin out 4.8 volts....i took it out on the rocks today for the first time n jeremy sed it does pretty good so maybe i jus aint used to the turning radius yet....

[dacaur]

like I said before, crawler=lockers=poor turning radius.... nothing wrong with your truck other than whats wrong with it on purpose... its not the servo, its not the BEC.... its the lockers.

[JBHardwear]

Yea man it has the same radius as mine, you will get use to it