Steering servo relocated to the other side of the axle

[schlabinski]

Thanks to the nice folks from Monster Truck Part Australia (MTPA), I have relocated my front servo behind the axle. I still have a little work to do to keep the steering links from interfering with the lower suspension links, but so far I am very pleased.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Mo...ic.php?t=15099

Let me know what you think.

[DirkDigler]

Yes,
I saw the pics and I like the braket they have come up with. I was really hot on getting those brakets as well but found that it, somewhat limits your link mounting points. I also don't see a huge benefit of having them behind the axle. It is rare on my TXT that I ram the steering linkage into anything and when I do, it does no damage. I also can never recall when the linkage hindered me from overcoming an obsticle.
Let us know your impressions of how they help your performance.....I'm very curious.

[schlabinski]

My primary motivation was to get rid of the obnoxious axle guard that sticks out so far in front. I don't have the means to fabricate my own servo mount at this point and these fit the bill. I am not super concerned about the steering links being in front of the axle--in fact, when the day comes that I reposition my lower suspension links to the top of the axle I will probably have to move the servo back out front.

In the meantime, I will continue to refine, test, and post my thoughts.

[simtechray]

No, it fits. I run servo and steering on inside. Once you get at look at that axel without the crap in front you can't go back.

[Jeckler]

I emailed Adam about those a month or so ago. They look very nice, but they're also VERY expensive.