cordell12
Active Member
I've got a V1 Kraton that has been upgraded to that of a V2/3 in all areas but one, the Composite Front Steering Blocks (rear blocks as well). As you may have read in the "What have you done" thread, last sunday I hit a chain link fence. At first I thought there was no damage, but upon closer inspection I busted a bearing (avid), bent a CVD drive Shaft, and cracked the Front Steering Block. I went online to Arrma Exploded views and used the wrong Kraton and ordered up part# AR330403 when I really needed AR330187. I figured OK cool, it should bolt right up, and it does. But...when using the newer AR330403 Steering block, the 17mm Wheel Hex is now to long. I have part# AR310592 and to use the new Steering Blocks I would need part# AR310484. How much am I really missing out on by sticking to the V1 version, besides part availability down the road? At the end of the day the wheels still have the same wheelbase. The only thing I can see is the new Steering Blocks are more beefy, and may have withstood that slam into the chain link fence.
If I were to change them out I wouldn't have to do the rear, but not doing so would bother me. I am sort of OCD about this kind of stuff. My daughter pointed out to me that I seem to enjoy tinkering with the Kraton more than I do driving it. There may be some truth to that LOL.
If I were to change them out I wouldn't have to do the rear, but not doing so would bother me. I am sort of OCD about this kind of stuff. My daughter pointed out to me that I seem to enjoy tinkering with the Kraton more than I do driving it. There may be some truth to that LOL.