Per piling request for my steering setup, here's a full write up for a DIY!
(Full chassis setup at: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2114&start=0)
Mod applies to the Tamiya TA05 with the Eagle Racing GRT conversion.
Parts needed:
-The extended arms (Part# 3860P15) come with the GRT kit, but if for some reason you need them, here they are:
http://www.broadtech.hk/eagleshop/shop/ ... id=3860P15
-The offset-ed extended arms (Part# 3711V2P5) are also bought from broadtech:
http://www.broadtech.hk/eagleshop/shop/ ... d=3711V2P5
-2x 20mm screw for steering rack
-2x 6.33mm spacer sleeve
-2x shorter turnbuckles
-55* or greater angle CVD's such as Square, OverDose, Active Hobby, or in this case, Eagle Racing (Part# 3867V2-46):
http://www.broadtech.hk/eagleshop/shop/ ... =3867V2-46
Step 1:
We need to flip both the bearing sleeves and the Ball ends, upside down (ball end for the servo horn link stays the same).
Step 2:
Let's space out the main steering rack bridge to 51.50mm.
Step 3:
Take the 20mm screws and place it on the back hole of the steering rack mount.
Step 4:
Insert 6.33mm sleeve first, and then the original washer that was originally mounted on top of the bearing/under the nut of the steering rack mount.
Result:
Step 5:
Take the extended arms (Part# 3860P15) and bolt them to the steering rack arms (aka wipers).
Be sure to screw on the grub screws to prevent skewing.
The reason why we mounted on the back hole and raised the steering rack arms is to clear both the bulkhead and suspension blocks, at the same time still extending the steering sweep.
The reason for flipping the steering rack bridge's ball ends is to create maximum clearance.
Step 6:
Moving on to the upright (aka knuckle), I shaved the inner side for clearance issues at high angles.
Also shaved a bit of the underside, enough to make it flush with the lower level.
Step 7:
Now were going to install the offset-ed extended arms (Part# 3711V2P5).
The reason why were installing this offset-ed extended arms is because with the long sweep, the regular extended arms end up over-centering the steering link, causing lock up at full lock, the offset-ed ones prevent this from occurring.
Again, don't forget the grub screws.
This is the reason for shaving the underside.
Step 9:
I forgot to mention these spacers at the very beginning, but these are needed to lift up the front upper deck.
This is so the turnbuckle end has clearance against the front upper deck.
Step 10:
Since everyone has different settings, just adjust ball end heights accordingly to your setup to avoid bump steer or any clearance issues.
There you have it, make sure to adjust your end points and toe angle!
