Kraton Keep popping steering links at the ackerman

[Just a hobby]

Maybe this will work. For a while. Tried a couple different things with silicone O-rings. Tried some 6s shock ones. Little too small. These are 4.3mm ID x 9.1mm OD x 2.4mm. Doesn't bind the steering anywhere at angle or droop. They can squish. The composite end can't pop off, keeps it centered on the pivot ball. Still moves freely. See what happens.

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Yup definitely helps.

 

[332_RC]

Yup definitely helps.

You've tried it?

 

[Just a hobby]

You've tried it?

For years I've been doing it. Got the idea from Losi cars they used some kind of fabric on the steering to prevent steering slop.

 

[332_RC]

For years I've been doing it. Got the idea from Losi cars they used some kind of fabric on the steering to prevent steering slop.

Cool. I hope it does the trick. I'll run it this weekend.

 

[Just a hobby]

Cool. I hope it does the trick. I'll run it this weekend.

I also use them on worn suspension links,shocks.

I feel if you get the right size it can help keep dirt out of the billow ball and link end.

 

[slick2500]

I also use them on worn suspension links,shocks.

I feel if you get the right size it can help keep dirt out of the billow ball and link end.

I'll have to try this.

 

[332_RC]

After I installed them, I pushed on the rod ends both ways, & couldn't get it to pop off the pivot ball with the suspension down. At the mid-way point, they will barely pop off, but pop right back to center when I drooped the suspension back down. The O-rings snap it back on.

 

[Rityz87]

Got some V5 style 8x12 pivot balls with the larger hat swapped in I had from my Infraction when I bought spare steering links from a kit breaker. Just swapped the balls, the composites felt all the same.

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Will have to keep this in mind if I happen to run into any issues. Thanks

 

[332_RC]

The O-rings work. After a full bash, the steering links didn't pop off one time. I put the K6 thru a hard bashing. Jumps & full throttle with steering.
They also don't interfere with steering lock to lock, or up & down travel. They still look brand new.

 

[hobo]

I used to do this years ago it works for a while but you need new rod ends grind and bear it buddy

 

[332_RC]

I used to do this years ago it works for a while but you need new rod ends grind and bear it buddy

10-4

 

[hobo]

10-4

grin and bare can't spell anymore

 

[332_RC]

grin and bare can't spell anymore

No worries man! I knew what you meant. It did really well yesterday. Been wrenching on it today.

 

[Sir Kushington]

My K6 with the 4990 has so much power & is heavy, I have popped a steering tie rod link off the 8x12 ball at the ackerman a few times. Pops back on, not broken. Is the composite end just worn out or is there a upgrade or aftermarket alternative or trick/hack to keep it from happening? I've seen the china steering links. Not impressed & look heavy. I'm guessing Vitavon might make them, not sure, but are probably $$$. Thanks guys

I use the ones from the br 6s. Lil better. There's carbon fiber ones on eBay that are awesome