"SoCal" First be sure to check out the "steering bearings" (91002) they are the 3x8x4mm bearings that are installed inside the servo saver/bellcrank..... if they are shot, then most likely it will bind up the steering and wont steer properly. 2nd check to make sure that the bellcrank hardware (91001) sits inside the bearings (91002) of the front chassie plate (91014) when you press the 2 together, and before tightening the screws.... because if there not, and sitting on top of the bearing, it will bind up... check those key tips out and im sure youll figure it out... and btw yes its much better to have the aluminum strc bellcrank upgrade... no plastic, the plastic ones break often