Granite Hot racing steering block

[Bennyboy2]

I recently snapped the stock steering block on a decent impact. So I decided to upgrade to the hot racing steering block. I didn’t realize that I needed the HR bell-crank to install onto as well. Oops. So I guess I will just have to buy the rest of the steering assembly . Luckily my LHS had some parts in stock and grabbed a pack.

 

[dillon_mitko]

Do you know if you can run the bell crank without the blocks?

 

[Bennyboy2]

From what it looks like with the block it doesn’t use the pivot ball and tie rod piece looks like straight bolt on threw some bearings

 

[crimsonfancy]

On my BRCC, I have the Hot Racing steering blocks installed and still running on stock (with bearings replacing bushings) otherwise. I chose to upgrade even before I broke em but I'm happy I did. Not a bad cost, looks good and I reckon they perform as I've had no issues with steering since.
My Granite though hasn't broken stock blocks and has easily taken more cartwheels than any of my 1:10 trucks. It does have upgraded, rubber-shielded bearings.
Both are fantastic 1:10 Arrma vehicles but my Granite seems invincible and I'm not afraid to beat on it like a mean dog.

 

[MBCon18]

I have been running the Hot Racing steering blocks without the bell crank, and everything has been running fine. What is making you think you need both?

 

[Bennyboy2]

Could one of you guys post a picture of your rig where the steering block connects to the steering mechanism. Would be great. I just couldn’t figure that out. After work I will post pics of where I talking about

 

[jondilly1974]

I don’t understand how the steering block wouldn’t attach to the stock bellcrank? It’s just a turnbuckle on both ends?

HR Steering Block

HR Bellcrank

 

[Bennyboy2]

That’s the hd bell crank not stock plastic one.

 

[jondilly1974]

That’s the hd bell crank not stock plastic one.

Yeah but they are the same dang thing. You connect the two with a turnbuckle. ??‍

 

[Bennyboy2]

Hmm not sure how to connect the turn buckle to the HR block because there is just the set of 3 holes versus the stock one the shock ball thing fits inside the bottom and top piece with bolt going threw

 

[jondilly1974]

That’s the HR c-block, steering block, bellcrank, pivot balls, RPM arms, Limitless shocks, with stock tie rod ends and turnbuckles. GRP S1 tires.

 

[bicketybam]

I had binding and shock travel issues when I used them. They eventually bent. Never again.

 

[Bennyboy2]

So you just have the pivot ball bolted straight on and not sandwiched between 2 pieces with threadlock. I will try that out tonight. Sorry noob here. Thanks for responses. Will touch back after attempting

 

[jondilly1974]

So you just have the pivot ball bolted straight on and not sandwiched between 2 pieces with threadlock. I will try that out tonight. Sorry noob here. Thanks for responses. Will touch back after attempting

Yes. I had a washer at the top to keep the rod end from coming off when I was using the plastic pivot balls. But since putting on the HR balls and fresh ends, I haven’t needed the washer.

 

[Concordeacr]

About the 3 holes: to increase steering turn use the hole nearest of the tire. To increase stability use the nearest hole on the bell crank side. For stock set-up use the center hole