Steering upgrade question

[Ronken]

Hi all

I tried to search for a answer but didn't find anything.

Is there any DIY steering mod for the TH?
I don't want to buy something if I don't have to.

Regards


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[Di_Spencer]

I used an associated b4 steering bellcrank and make a custom mounting plate. PS that is an older pic and I have made a few minor changes since then.

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[Sr.Irie]

Some have used the Traxxas steering part# 3743A also.

[Ronken]

thanks for the advise.. time to look after some parts on ebay now so I can update my steering..

[badchevy82]

I'm guessing you saw sr. Irie's steering bell crank kit? I would say it is worth every penny I just installed mine. Being a metal fabricator myself I found it was was easier to just buy his ^.^

If your gonna buy things to make it work anyway. *
Couldn't be happier with the TH steering mod from sr. Irie it's like it actually steers meow!

That was just my 2 cents. If you can so it yourself cheaper being over seas I say try it why not..


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[Ronken]

Hmm maybe that's the easiest solution. To bad that I live on the other side of the Atlantic.


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[meatmonkey]

Another vote for the Erie bellcrank being worth every penny. Not only addresses the shortcomings in the stock steering slider rack, but also gets you an indestructible top plate.

I strongly considered trying to make my own plate and use the Traxxas bellcranks, but in the end I decided that Eries bellcranks offerered better geometry with bolt in convenience.

[joe007]

It is a pain in the a$$ to make a bell crank to work with the TH. I started to build one but in the long run get Erie made bell crank.
Joe

[_RCMechanic_]

I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy a bellcrank, they look awesome but I can relate to shipping to Europe from the US not being cheap.

I just made an entire bellcrank system and top plate from aluminium, if you're on a budget or just into making your own stuff I'd say you can do it!

It's a shame that shipping adds so much cost, and then the customs add up to that .

[maxbonv]

I live in Europe.....

[_RCMechanic_]

That's a nice custom setup . I looked around a bit and then made about the same setup out of aluminium, battery in front, custom steering, upright shocks...

I just ordered a Wraith kit so I had to keep the cost down on the TH a bit.

I guess both ways of doing have the usual pros and cons depending on what you're using the TH for, mine is just brushed.

[Hobine]

You can make a bellcrank steering set up with some of those extra servo horns laying around. Didn't cost me anything.

[nosyajg]

Originally Posted by Hobine

You can make a bellcrank steering set up with some of those extra servo horns laying around. Didn't cost me anything.

sweet! did you ever do a write up of this?

[Hobine]

Originally Posted by nosyajg

sweet! did you ever do a write up of this?

No I didn't, sorry. It's pretty straight forward. Drilled holes in the bottom of the chassis for the 3mm screws, used appropriate length spacers and re-used the little bearings from the original front shock rockers.