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Hey all

Are there any alternative steering parts I can use for my RC10?
I'm thinking something with bearings like the MIP system. Ive got some NIP original steering linkage parts but want to use something a little stronger for racing.

Thanks

something like this could work

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=24

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=25

just get the bearings from avidrc, i forget size but they are standard rear wheel bearings. probably have some laying around if you chopped up a few rc10's

These don't run on bearings, but are pretty stout and inexpensive:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0040p?&I=ASCC8731
You need the 'tube', spring, and nut for the servo saver, but unfortunately Tower doesn't stock it anymore, but you should be able to find them online. I always just locked the servo saver part and used one mounted on the servo itself.

mikedealer wrote:something like this could work

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=24

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=25

just get the bearings from avidrc, i forget size but they are standard rear wheel bearings. probably have some laying around if you chopped up a few rc10's

They would be 1/4x3/8 flanged bearings. Associated make a plastic set like that for the Worlds Car, which also fit the later GT and T2 as well. The arms in the second link appear to be direct copies of them (but mirrored, probably to allow you to mount the steering servo in a more favorable position).

mikedealer wrote:something like this could work

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=24

http://www.kranzelsrc.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=25

just get the bearings from avidrc, i forget size but they are standard rear wheel bearings. probably have some laying around if you chopped up a few rc10's

These look great have you used them before?

i ordered a set before but it had "both" steering holes, it was basically a combination of both of those (2 holes on each end), dont know if he sells those anymore.

they work nice, solid construction.

Ive tried contacting kranzel but no reply. Are there any other companies who make something similar?
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kranzel's should be around, ive ordered stuff from them before..

you best bet might be to wait for the right stuff to come up on ebay, those losi aluminum bellcranks come up randomly on ebay and sell for $25-30.

http://www.kippshobbies.com/Kipps/images/K2030.jpg

K2030 Machined Aluminum Steering Bell Cranks 28.00

Did you see these?..they are cheap enough and period correct..http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180408648268&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

tizeye wrote:Did you see these?..they are cheap enough and period correct..http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180408648268&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have these but not sure how good they are as the plate is attached via only screws with copper plate with no bearings.