Originally Posted by
visual_rabbi
Sure. Maybe I had mine too loose? Here's a still shot comparing the current 'play' in my steering. The yellow lines are reference points to help illustrate the amount of play in the steering rack. Is this about right, or is it basically trial and error? I hope i didn't just answer my own question...again.
I tightened down the screws until they were snug, and then backed them off a little more than a full turn.
Regardless, thanks.
I didnt realize you have the plastic rod ends (links). Each ballstud and ballcup must be checked for slop. If they are too loose it will add to your steering play.
Now your going to say How do I eliminate that slop.....
This is where trial and error and experience come into play.
You can remove the link and gently squeeze the ballcup and re install....
eliminating play...but being careful not to cause a binding situation.
You can do many things to eliminate play and slop. Just be creative and use your mind and logic.
Next Im going to tell you why these guys come w play and or slop. Looseness makes the platform more forgiving in a crash.....
Also if your racing/running in dirt hitting bumps etc....it can be harder to control a tight truck.
If your running up and down your street and you notice it drifts....adjust your TX to compensate and have some fun......
When you tighten things up the truck may run better in straight lines on smooth surfaces but when you hit something there is no play (spring) to absorb any stress an BAM something has to give....