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jlmotox · 04-03-2008, 05:41 PM

I was wondering what everyone is using for servo mounts? I currently have my servos mounted to a aluminum plate ontop of the axle brace but they make the axle brace flex alot...to the point of not being able to turn my wheels...because the brace is flexing and not letting the servo turn my tires. Also the screws keep coming loose on the brace from all of the flexing...what do I do? HELP!!

I have seen some people mount there servos vertical...but of course now that I am looking for this I cannot find them, is this a better way to mount? If so where can I get those? or post a pic so I can figure out how to make one.

Is there something I can do to make the axle brace stronger? Aftermarket?

Please post pics how you mounted your servo, would really help me out!

Thanks!!!

chino · 04-03-2008, 05:44 PM

I run RC4WD steering mounts. They both worked fine after I re-drilled them to the right specs. (they cam screwed up from RC4WD)

LIKES2CRAWL · 04-04-2008, 02:24 PM

Hand Brothers BTA steering kit for Clod Buster.

MTHead · 04-04-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Hand Brothers BTA steering kit for Clod Buster.

X2

Best setup yet!!

EMX5636 · 04-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Only thing I don't like about that BTA setup, is you can't run the axle brace on the one side. I know most of the slow crawlers here don't worry about that as much. But I still have a little bashing and would probably break that side often. I'm running the CPE steering kits, and no problems yet. No flexing or anything, and they are easy to install. Just don't cheap out like I did, get servo savers. LOL.

DaViolentOne · 04-05-2008, 09:45 AM

I saw that BTA setup.. It looks good and I like it, but I'm not too crazy about having one side of the axle not braced... I've sheared a tube in half end to end WITH braces; I'd hate to see what I'd do without them...;)

I use the Integy braces/servo mounts myself... Some have issues with them rocking around, mine stay PUT... Used the stock hardware on the tranny case and the ones I use for my upper links on the C hub..

LIKES2CRAWL · 04-05-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EMX5636

Only thing I don't like about that BTA setup, is you can't run the axle brace on the one side. I know most of the slow crawlers here don't worry about that as much. But I still have a little bashing and would probably break that side often. I'm running the CPE steering kits, and no problems yet. No flexing or anything, and they are easy to install. Just don't cheap out like I did, get servo savers. LOL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaViolentOne

I saw that BTA setup.. It looks good and I like it, but I'm not too crazy about having one side of the axle not braced... I've sheared a tube in half end to end WITH braces; I'd hate to see what I'd do without them...;)

I use the Integy braces/servo mounts myself... Some have issues with them rocking around, mine stay PUT... Used the stock hardware on the tranny case and the ones I use for my upper links on the C hub..

I thought the same thing, but they haven't had any problems yet. I'll be getting this kit for myself but I'll be running aluminum tubes.

jlmotox · 04-05-2008, 03:06 PM

What servo saver do you recomend? Links please!!

I haven't been using one and just killed a set of gears in my HS5645MG servo...it's ok though I have a Hitec HS-5995TG coming but I don't want to tear up that servo as well so I guess I will run a saver.

miniwheeler · 04-05-2008, 03:38 PM

The axle brace is not for the c on the axle tube ,its for where the axle tube bolts on to the case. If you run a clod axle without a brace it will break at the case or break the case itself. When you run the axle brace and a plastic axle tube it will break next to the brace most of the time.

The HB servo mount bolts into the gear case up top braceing the axle tube where it bolts to the gear case makeing it strong as stock but also lets the axle tube flex a little removeing the stress from the axle C

I run plastic axle tubes on my clod just to prove a point, no servo side breakage yet

EMX5636 · 04-05-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniwheeler

The axle brace is not for the c on the axle tube ,its for where the axle tube bolts on to the case. If you run a clod axle without a brace it will break at the case or break the case itself. When you run the axle brace and a plastic axle tube it will break next to the brace most of the time.

The HB servo mount bolts into the gear case up top braceing the axle tube where it bolts to the gear case makeing it strong as stock but also lets the axle tube flex a little removeing the stress from the axle C

I run plastic axle tubes on my clod just to prove a point, no servo side breakage yet

I read that and then took another look at the pics. I didn't notice it before, but you are right, it does use the case to axle tube bolts as a mounting point, so you are probably right about only breaking axle c's. Good call!

LIKES2CRAWL · 04-05-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlmotox

What servo saver do you recomend? Links please!!

I haven't been using one and just killed a set of gears in my HS5645MG servo...it's ok though I have a Hitec HS-5995TG coming but I don't want to tear up that servo as well so I guess I will run a saver.

Servo savers are JUNK! If I mount a 403oz servo then I want to use as much of that 403oz as possible and servo savers just rob the power.

chino · 04-05-2008, 06:57 PM

Do not use a servo saver!

TheHeadHunter · 04-05-2008, 07:17 PM

I'm using the Integy set ,there is a problem of the brace twisting quite a lot (about 10mm of movement forth and back) with servo movement!
I am not too sure weather this is OK or not also...
this is the one I'm talking about

can someone please tell me weather its OK to be getting this twist ?
any pictures of someone who has modified theirs to fix this prob?

miniwheeler · 04-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Its normal but not ok in my book. Lots of builders make a brace to get rid of that movement since it will rob you of max steering throw and cause bolts to loosen.

TheHeadHunter · 04-06-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniwheeler

Its normal but not ok in my book. Lots of builders make a brace to get rid of that movement since it will rob you of max steering throw and cause bolts to loosen.

anyone have photos of this brace?

MTHead · 04-06-2008, 03:50 AM

Most of the ones i have seen look like the brace that came with the TCS stick kits. Basically the same idea, using a piece of aluminum angle mounted on the servo axle brace and a zip tied to the axle tube.

TheHeadHunter · 04-06-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTHead

Most of the ones i have seen look like the brace that came with the TCS stick kits. Basically the same idea, using a piece of aluminum angle mounted on the servo axle brace and a zip tied to the axle tube.

I can barely make that out but a big thanks !
how did you get those photos to micro size LOL?

jlmotox · 04-06-2008, 12:05 PM

zip tied to the axle tube? thats custom...I'm looking for something a little more secure.

SVEN · 04-06-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlmotox

zip tied to the axle tube? thats custom...I'm looking for something a little more secure.

Custom? Not sure what you mean by that.

You won't get any more secure than that setup. The twisting of the axle brace is reduced to nothing.

PONYBOY87LX · 04-06-2008, 09:29 PM

I just used my rear lock out plate and drilled some holes through it and bolted my servo vertically to the lock out plate worked so good i made a front lockout plate and mounted the front the same way

04-03-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
jlmotox Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canyon Country Posts: 96	best servo mounts?? I was wondering what everyone is using for servo mounts? I currently have my servos mounted to a aluminum plate ontop of the axle brace but they make the axle brace flex alot...to the point of not being able to turn my wheels...because the brace is flexing and not letting the servo turn my tires. Also the screws keep coming loose on the brace from all of the flexing...what do I do? HELP!! I have seen some people mount there servos vertical...but of course now that I am looking for this I cannot find them, is this a better way to mount? If so where can I get those? or post a pic so I can figure out how to make one. Is there something I can do to make the axle brace stronger? Aftermarket? Please post pics how you mounted your servo, would really help me out! Thanks!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-03-2008, 05:44 PM	#2
chino Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: watertown Posts: 100	I run RC4WD steering mounts. They both worked fine after I re-drilled them to the right specs. (they cam screwed up from RC4WD) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#3
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,494	Hand Brothers BTA steering kit for Clod Buster. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
EMX5636 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sellersville Posts: 69	Only thing I don't like about that BTA setup, is you can't run the axle brace on the one side. I know most of the slow crawlers here don't worry about that as much. But I still have a little bashing and would probably break that side often. I'm running the CPE steering kits, and no problems yet. No flexing or anything, and they are easy to install. Just don't cheap out like I did, get servo savers. LOL. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 09:45 AM	#6
DaViolentOne Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 874	I saw that BTA setup.. It looks good and I like it, but I'm not too crazy about having one side of the axle not braced... I've sheared a tube in half end to end WITH braces; I'd hate to see what I'd do without them...;) I use the Integy braces/servo mounts myself... Some have issues with them rocking around, mine stay PUT... Used the stock hardware on the tranny case and the ones I use for my upper links on the C hub.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#8
jlmotox Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canyon Country Posts: 96	What servo saver do you recomend? Links please!! I haven't been using one and just killed a set of gears in my HS5645MG servo...it's ok though I have a Hitec HS-5995TG coming but I don't want to tear up that servo as well so I guess I will run a saver. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 03:38 PM	#9
miniwheeler Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 876	The axle brace is not for the c on the axle tube ,its for where the axle tube bolts on to the case. If you run a clod axle without a brace it will break at the case or break the case itself. When you run the axle brace and a plastic axle tube it will break next to the brace most of the time. The HB servo mount bolts into the gear case up top braceing the axle tube where it bolts to the gear case makeing it strong as stock but also lets the axle tube flex a little removeing the stress from the axle C I run plastic axle tubes on my clod just to prove a point, no servo side breakage yet Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 06:57 PM	#12
chino Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: watertown Posts: 100	Do not use a servo saver! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-05-2008, 07:17 PM	#13
TheHeadHunter RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: www.rccrawler.com Posts: 1,126	I'm using the Integy set ,there is a problem of the brace twisting quite a lot (about 10mm of movement forth and back) with servo movement! I am not too sure weather this is OK or not also... this is the one I'm talking about can someone please tell me weather its OK to be getting this twist ? any pictures of someone who has modified theirs to fix this prob? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by TheHeadHunter; 04-05-2008 at 07:23 PM.

04-05-2008, 08:07 PM	#14
miniwheeler Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 876	Its normal but not ok in my book. Lots of builders make a brace to get rid of that movement since it will rob you of max steering throw and cause bolts to loosen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-06-2008, 03:50 AM	#16
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: * Posts: 2,191	Most of the ones i have seen look like the brace that came with the TCS stick kits. Basically the same idea, using a piece of aluminum angle mounted on the servo axle brace and a zip tied to the axle tube. Attached Images Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-06-2008, 12:05 PM	#18
jlmotox Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canyon Country Posts: 96	zip tied to the axle tube? thats custom...I'm looking for something a little more secure. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-06-2008, 09:29 PM	#20
PONYBOY87LX Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 142	I just used my rear lock out plate and drilled some holes through it and bolted my servo vertically to the lock out plate worked so good i made a front lockout plate and mounted the front the same way Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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