G-Maxx Steering Question

[RC-Monster Mike]

As I suspected, the steering turnbuckle is mounted on the upper portion of the steering knuckle. You likely have quite a bit of bumpsteer as well as the rubbing issue. Take the outer end of the turnbuckle and move it to the lower portion of the steering knuckle(screw up from the bottom, attaching the turnbuckle to the bottom of the knuckle). This should fix a couple problems at the same time (rubbing and bumpsteer).

[ublittle]

So... Am I stupid! Am I suppost to have the turnbuckles mounted under the Knuckle and not over like I have it? :D

[ublittle]

THANKS SOOOO MUCH MIKE!!!!! I am kinda new at this and could not figure this out. I still have lots to learn. I kinda built this truck from ordering parts online. :D

[RC-Monster Mike]

No worries, mate! I learned the same way you did(I made the same mistake!). That is the nice thing about these type of forums - you get the benefit of a lot of other people's experience. Have fun! Your truck should handle a bit differently now!

[Serum]

Yeah, that is one sweet looking truck you've got!!

[Dafni]

Nice truck! Go and see how it handles with almost zero bump-steer.
I love the Gorilla chassis! Have fun!

[ublittle]

Thanks everyone!

I haven't really ran it yet. Just a little in my family room!:D

I still have to do a few more things to get it ready. One is putting oil in the shocks. Any recomendations on weight? :)

[Dafni]

No oil in the shocks? I haven't noticed this in the pics :L:

Shock oil weight obviously depends on the shock pistons and truck weight. The oil has to somewhat correspond with the springs. Try 30wt for a start, and see if you like it.

[ublittle]

Originally posted by Dafni
No oil in the shocks? I haven't noticed this in the pics :L:

Shock oil weight obviously depends on the shock pistons and truck weight. The oil has to somewhat correspond with the springs. Try 30wt for a start, and see if you like it.

Thanks! I'll try 30wt to start.:)

[RC-Monster Mike]

The Integy shocks have very large holes in the shock pistons. You may want to try something more along the lines of 70 weight in those shocks. Just a tip. I have over 100 weight in my Integy Shocks due to the large piston holes.

[ublittle]

Originally posted by RC-Monster Mike
The Integy shocks have very large holes in the shock pistons. You may want to try something more along the lines of 70 weight in those shocks. Just a tip. I have over 100 weight in my Integy Shocks due to the large piston holes.

Thanks! I'm on my way to the hobbyshop tonight!

[Serum]

HIT THE BRAKES!!

rcmonster Mike can deliver you the goodies needed too.. :D

[ublittle]

Oh... I will be buying more expensive items from Mike --- belive me!! :D

I am sure that I will need more items to finish my truck!

[Chase023]

I started with 50 Wt and now am at 80Wt with my Integy MSR5s.

[ublittle]

Thanks! I did buy 70w. I will try this and see. Thanks!:D