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Old 01-06-2008 | 08:02 PM
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twomanytoys
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Default Avalanche steering mod

As some might know I have been having issues with the steering locking up when landing from a bad jump and it even locked up once on a hard turn in a bumpy feild. I thought I figured out the solution. What I was thinking that when the suspension was fully compressed comming off a jump if it landed off camber it would completely turn the wheel sideways and the steering end would get jammed on the a arm. I was able to put some toe in and it helped but did not fix it. One side would get jammed still but I could not put in any more toe or else it would not steer good. Now when the steering locks it will also bend the steering plate. Today I went to the hobby shop to fix this problem once and forall. Also I stripped 2 servo arms. I installed an aluminum servo arm to remedy that problem. Then I went and got longer screws for the steering ends. Then I used a nut, 4 nylon #4 flat washers and then a nut on the end. What this does is makes a steering stop to prevent steering lock. It will go to full turn with suspension compressed and the stops hit the a arm and prevents the wheel from turning any further and locking up. The rest of the day was great. No locking up and alot of wrong landings. I used the nylon washers because steel washers would eventually eat up the a arm where it hits. It looks good and it only cost about $2.00 adn no more frustrated 10yo. Works like a charm. Other than the steering it has been flawless.

Here is what is needed
2 #4 1" machine screws
4 #4 lock nuts
6 #4 nylon flat washers
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