Clod vs. TXT steering question

[redmike]

Hi all! I have a general question regarding TXTs. I have owned a Clod and I always had the problem that the thing would take half the width of my not very large yard when turning! :( Is the TXT's turning radius any smaller, or is it about the same?

-redmike

[badger]

Sounds like you only had 2WS with your clod.

With 4ws setup on my TXT I have roughly 7 - 8 feet turning radius. With 2WS I would have to use my whole yard.

[jeep_boy02]

It would also depend on whether your locked up or not.

I am guessing your are, so 4ws will get you a tighter turning rig

[redmike]

Thanks for the help guys. It was 4ws, but I guess I was just hoping for better than 7-8 feet.

[Mazlem]

Sounds like you just need a bigger yard! :P

[Grizzly4x4]

Didi you cut the steering stop posts off of the knuckles? :?

[SR5Dave]

My 19" wheelbase clod can turn 360* in about 2' :P

[DirkDigler]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

Didi you cut the steering stop posts off of the knuckles? :?

this will improve your steering to where you want it to be. Just grind off the little nubs on the steering knuckles and make sure your servo is throwing the arm far enough.

[BARK]

Originally Posted by WannaBeDigler

this will improve your steering to where you want it to be. Just grind off the little nubs on the steering knuckles and make sure your servo is throwing the arm far enough.

I thought about doing this on my TXT but was afraid that the kuckles might turn too much and bind up the ujoints (or whatever it is that you call them), just like on a 1:1. I have seen a 297x blow up because the steering stops werent set correctly.

[redmike]

SR5Dave,

What have you done for a set-up to go from the 7ft of some trucks to your 2ft?

[AFJ]

ive thought about cutting those stops on my TXT but ive noticed that they dont touch axle, first knuckle hits the axle!! hope you know what i mean

[SR5Dave]

Originally Posted by BARK

I thought about doing this on my TXT but was afraid that the kuckles might turn too much and bind up the ujoints (or whatever it is that you call them), just like on a 1:1. I have seen a 297x blow up because the steering stops werent set correctly.

I'm the only guy on here to break a dogbone in my clod, and my steering stops are totally cut and I have it set up to turn super tight. The dogbone broke in a straight line though (front tires up in the air, totally floored, front motor at 18k rpm, landed back down, SNAP) So, no, you don't have to worry. These are slightly larger than 297x's

As for how my truck turns so sharp:

Cut Steering Stops
200 oz-in servo's
VERY well tuned steering
F&R Steer
VERY Well Tuned steering (important); with some toe out to cause at least a nuetral ackerman angle at full turn. Its also setup to when my servo is turned all the way, my tires are on the bumpstops.


And if you floor it it will lift up the front inside tire and turn super sharp.

[JoeZilla]

Originally Posted by BARK

I thought about doing this on my TXT but was afraid that the kuckles might turn too much and bind up the ujoints (or whatever it is that you call them), just like on a 1:1. I have seen a 297x blow up because the steering stops werent set correctly.

Just building my TXT and don't plan on doing 4ws, but have this same concern if I cut the stops off of the uprights. Anyone tried this??