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Improving turn radius
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Approved  Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:51 pm Posts: 44 
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Morning Clod Gods
 I am in the middle of my Racer project, and I am getting very frustrated with the truck's turning radius (or lack thereof) There HAS to be a way to make this thing turn tighter - I am already using a high torque servo (HS-645MG) with it mounted on the gearbox (see my other post about the plates I whipped up). I would prefer not to have to run rear-steer, but it looks like it may be the only option! So what have you done to improve this? Could you post pics please? Thanks! Bob |
| Thu May 06, 2010 2:18 pm |
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Site Admin  Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:40 am Posts: 2646 Location: Southern California
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Grind off the steering stops. This helps a lot.
_________________ Scott T It's not WHAT toys you play with, but that you play with toys at all that is important. |
| Thu May 06, 2010 3:40 pm |
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Approved Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:51 pm Posts: 44
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Thanks, I did this already - the problem is exacerbated by the fact that I am stretched quite a bit - I am running the Clodzilla IV chassis, plus the links are attached to plates that stretch t some more.
How about extensions? I have been thinking about higher-clearance knuckles and tubes - but I need this done NLT next week   (sorry, this pic is of the rear where the steering is locked out). Bob |
| Thu May 06, 2010 4:09 pm |
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 Joined: Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:51 pm Posts: 19
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132NHAF wrote: Grind off the steering stops. This helps a lot. Which stops, the ones on the hub or axle? _________________ Original Clod Buster that is in a resto-mod restoration |
| Thu May 06, 2010 4:38 pm |
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Approved Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:51 pm Posts: 44
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Oh, good point (another forehead slapper). I worked on the hubs, i'll check the axles when i get home.
Bob |
| Thu May 06, 2010 4:52 pm |
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Pit Crew  Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:42 am Posts: 4022 Location: Back in MN!
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Look here...I did the mod to my truck with pictures and get pretty darn good steering out of mine now...
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=22529&start=30 _________________ Wait for it! |
| Fri May 07, 2010 12:20 am |
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Site Admin Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:40 am Posts: 2646 Location: Southern California
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1of1547 wrote: 132NHAF wrote: Grind off the steering stops. This helps a lot. Which stops, the ones on the hub or axle? Both. _________________ Scott T It's not WHAT toys you play with, but that you play with toys at all that is important. |
| Fri May 07, 2010 2:50 pm |
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Joined: Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:51 pm Posts: 19
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Cool thanks, is it a big improvement over stock?
_________________ Original Clod Buster that is in a resto-mod restoration |
| Mon May 10, 2010 4:36 pm |
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Site Admin Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:40 am Posts: 2646 Location: Southern California
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Huge. Of course I'm still running four-wheel-steering so it's really great.
_________________ Scott T It's not WHAT toys you play with, but that you play with toys at all that is important. |
| Mon May 10, 2010 8:30 pm |
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Life Saver  Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:21 am Posts: 2468 Location: Buffalo,New York
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orcusomega wrote: Thanks, I did this already - the problem is exacerbated by the fact that I am stretched quite a bit - I am running the Clodzilla IV chassis, plus the links are attached to plates that stretch t some more. How about extensions? I have been thinking about higher-clearance knuckles and tubes - but I need this done NLT next week (sorry, this pic is of the rear where the steering is locked out). Bob It has been a few months,do you have any updates? |
| Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:52 pm |
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Approved  Joined: Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:52 am Posts: 1660 Location: Ohio, USA
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The turn radius is radically improved if you do both the hubs and axle.
However- something to ask this crawler guy back when he asked would have been if he locked the axles- that would have been a big reason the turn radius is poor. Locked hubs limit steering- some people lock the rear and then put a thicker diff grease in the front. Just saying! |
| Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:06 am |
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Joined: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:51 am Posts: 21
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I can not verify this, but in theory a behind the axle setup might help. It will help with slower speed turning anyway.
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| Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:15 pm |
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Approved Joined: Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:51 pm Posts: 44
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Sorry gents, life has been crazy
The high clear and knuckles and outers helped, but ironically they are also restrictive given the layout of the arm itself  . My axles are not locked, but the steering throw I was hoping to gain with the high clearance knuckles has not improved it much - I will try to get pics (I am writing this while on line at the mall lolol) Bob |
| Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:27 pm |
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Life Saver Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:21 am Posts: 2468 Location: Buffalo,New York
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Are you still using stock knuckles? Cause these are the one's that I am using on mine
 http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_ ... s_id=47403And I do love them too   |
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