alloy steering parts

[skidtoy]

trying to find alloy steering parts for that rack/slider thing? prefer cheap as its a custom build so my not be used if i dont like them

[Di_Spencer]

If it's a custom build then I wouldn't even use the slider. Pick up an Irie kit or a kit from Scorched parts on shapeways. The slider is terrible and a conventional bellcrank steering is much better.

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[skidtoy]

Is it a bolt on part? I'm doing a pre runner so wanting to keep it as bolt on as possible in this area for reliability

[skidtoy]

I had a look I think I'd prefer to just find alloy rack parts at this point

[Dbx]

You'd really be better off with a bell crank setup, Irie, Scorched Parts, Traxxas - whichever.
The stock slider system is something you see on early Tamiya cars. It's a flawed principle, but it worked just 'ok' on those, all parts made from nylon, on small wheel buggy type cars.
Inexplicably Vaterra made the parts with glass filled nylon. This is a disastrous bearing material, hence it does not work well at all, especially with bigger wheels and high steering loads.
Aluminium parts are unlikely to fair any better - (maybe someone here can say different?) They do not address any of the problems associated.
I'd recommend spending your hard earned on the well proven fixes. Spend once.
20% off at Shapeways ends today.... jus' sayin'.

[meatmonkey]

I'll second the motion of skipping the stock type Al parts and going straight to the bellcrank conversion. I run sr eries and it is worth every penny.

Skip the traxxas bellcranks. The centerlink is the wrong length and produces funky bumpsteer.

[rcbasser]

Originally Posted by skidtoy

I had a look I think I'd prefer to just find alloy rack parts at this point

Everyone else is correct, bell cranks are the way to go ... however, I think it was hot racing that made an aluminum ( and maybe graphite ? ) version of the stock slider. FYI

[skidtoy]

what would be the cheapest option out of all the bell crank setups? i dont want one where i have to go and buy a shock hoops or something else all im wanting is to do the steering as this is really just a shelf queen.

[Di_Spencer]

Originally Posted by skidtoy

what would be the cheapest option out of all the bell crank setups? i dont want one where i have to go and buy a shock hoops or something else all im wanting is to do the steering as this is really just a shelf queen.

Scorched Parts o Shapeways sells one that uses the stock shock setup with bellcrank steering.

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[Sr.Irie]

Originally Posted by skidtoy

I had a look I think I'd prefer to just find alloy rack parts at this point

Originally Posted by skidtoy

this is really just a shelf queen.

HR makes a aluminum factory slider. If it is just a shelf queen, pavement, run it around the house type thing the slider will be fine. It is just if you get dirt or debris in them they stop working properly.

[wings1024]

Has anyone done the traxxas bellcrank conversion on a twin hammers? Possibly provide a "How to" Link

[Fallen]

For a shelf queen, the stock steering system is awesome!

The Hot Racing aluminum slider isn't actually a performance upgrade, and you can barely see it with the cage installed. It isn't worth buying, is my opinion after having had one in my Twin Hammers. My steering was just as un-reliable with the Hot Racing slider as it was with the stock slider.

But for a shelf queen, the only thing that matters is looks. The Hot Racing slider doesn't increase scale appearance in anyway, so don't waste your money.

No performance benefit + no appearance benefit = a waste of your time and money.

If you ever decide to put your Twin Hammers to the performance test, you'll need to go with one of the bellcrank options. The Irie system on the GCM plate is everything you hope for and more, as far as performance goes.

[Adakar]

I buy a cheap alloy replacement, same performance........ but just waste 6 USD........ search in aliexpress or ebay under k949 (clone hammers model)
The other options are expensive :(

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Dbx

You'd really be better off with a bell crank setup, Irie, Scorched Parts, Traxxas - whichever.
The stock slider system is something you see on early Tamiya cars. It's a flawed principle, but it worked just 'ok' on those, all parts made from nylon, on small wheel buggy type cars.
Inexplicably Vaterra made the parts with glass filled nylon. This is a disastrous bearing material, hence it does not work well at all, especially with bigger wheels and high steering loads.
Aluminium parts are unlikely to fair any better - (maybe someone here can say different?) They do not address any of the problems associated.
I'd recommend spending your hard earned on the well proven fixes. Spend once.
20% off at Shapeways ends today.... jus' sayin'.

X2

My old Kyosho Big Brute 2wd monster truck had the same setup, when it wore out I fabbed a replacement with Losi JrX bellcrank setup.

[Sr.Irie]

Originally Posted by Natedog

My old Kyosho Big Brute 2wd monster truck had the same setup, when it wore out I fabbed a replacement with Losi JrX bellcrank setup.

I used RC10 bellcranks

sorry to hijack your thread but its not everyday you here Big Brute,,,,,,,what a pile it was