Originally Posted by norco kid

Forgive me if this has been asked before guys, but I just bought a 22T RTR and I'm having a heck of a time trying to swap the servo out! The way the steering is setup it seems you need a VERY specific shape of servo case. I bought a Solar D770 for it and I cannot for the life of me get it mounted and working correctly! If the spacers behind the servo are too thick, the servo & horn itself gets in the way of the slider, but any less and the ball cup contacts the shock tower brace! Also the horn itself doesn't have enough clearance for the ball cup to actually clear the front case of my servo, and I can't change the horn with another one because any longer or farther out and it will contact either the shock tower brace or slider! I read a post where someone was using the D770 in a 22T and claimed it to fit very well but I am beginning to think it's impossible! Anyone have any suggestions?

Originally Posted by pablo040

I don't know the shape of the solar servos, or how they compare to what came in your 22T RTR -- but the 22 line of cars/trucks do not require a "very specific shape" or size of servo, in fact they're designed to fit any normal sized servos (and the spacers are used to allow one to install most any oddball sized units).
My advice would be for you to reinstall the RTR servo, and see how it's supposed to function, and then give your solar another go.
Otherwise my advice would be to use the search function, and go back through the 22 threads to find the post you're referencing.

Originally Posted by norco kid

This was the post I was referencing and I stand corrected he didn't mention fitment but seems to be happy with them.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/10894873-post8.html

Also maybe it is not that the 22 requires a specific shape so much as the Solar servo case has a unique design? The problem is that most servos (including the stocker) have a little bezel around the output shaft that spaces it off from the top of the case a bit. The solar servo's output shaft comes directly out from the flat part of the top of the case. So the stock horn does not position the ball cup far out enough for it to clear the servo. Turning right is not a problem but turning left the ball cup will hit the servo itself. I was thinking of trying to shim the horn off the output shaft, but then there would be less contact area from the spline to the horn so it would increase the chance of stripping it.

Originally Posted by norco kid

Forgive me if this has been asked before guys, but I just bought a 22T RTR and I'm having a heck of a time trying to swap the servo out! The way the steering is setup it seems you need a VERY specific shape of servo case. I bought a Solar D770 for it and I cannot for the life of me get it mounted and working correctly! If the spacers behind the servo are too thick, the servo & horn itself gets in the way of the slider, but any less and the ball cup contacts the shock tower brace! Also the horn itself doesn't have enough clearance for the ball cup to actually clear the front case of my servo, and I can't change the horn with another one because any longer or farther out and it will contact either the shock tower brace or slider! I read a post where someone was using the D770 in a 22T and claimed it to fit very well but I am beginning to think it's impossible! Anyone have any suggestions?

Originally Posted by AndrewTom

that link you their in that link (whoa, getting a little link crazy) is a direct fit for the 22SCT, I have the part number of the ones I used on my 22T at my house somewhere, I just need to find it. I should be home around 9pm, so it may be up a little late. I did have to reset my toe though.

Originally Posted by gus6464

Those can replace the steering link right?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...k-Turnbuckle-2

Originally Posted by norco kid

Yeah I decided to pull a KO Propo servo from my blitz that fit better in the 22. It only has 111oz-in of torque though, is that enough for a ST?

Originally Posted by norco kid

Yeah I decided to pull a KO Propo servo from my blitz that fit better in the 22. It only has 111oz-in of torque though, is that enough for a ST?

Originally Posted by XXXDad

Yea this member > http://www.rctech.net/forum/members/...35-144019.html

He made it and I think can make more.... Hummmmm nice peace to offer on your site.

Originally Posted by HollywoodRC

I got a replacement set of ball caps from Losi and the steering caps just won't stay on. I bought a set of Lunsford turn buckles and caps and same results. I use the RPM caps on my SCB and they work like a charm. The camber caps seem to hold. Does RPM make a 4.8mm ball cap? Any suggestions ?

Originally Posted by thecman26

Have you converted the front hexes to the clamping scte hexes?
If not do that first! I did and haven't had one pop off in quite a while! It spaces the front tires out a bit and keeps the wheels off of the ball cups.
That is why they pop off, unless your ramming the pipes at full wood?

Also traxxas captures links for steering halps out as well, search the thread I think somebody posted the part #.

Originally Posted by HollywoodRC

Yup, I have the aluminum hexes on the front and rear. I was thinking about going to a captured link and just doing away with the ball studs and caps completely. I know some people who have done this and it works. I like the easy removal of the caps better.