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OG Thread might have some you might be looking for: https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/slash-steering-parts.144787/ But if not:
Blue box/case looking thing on the chassis is the steering servo
The white round "horn" on the servo underneath the chassis is the servo saver
There is a traditional drag link between the servo and steering rack
The white "rack" on the lower skid-plate is the steering bellcrank (I call it rack for short) There are 2 pegs with 4 bearings each to make the rack "steer" from left to right.
There is 2 traditional turnbuckle or tie rods on each side of the steering rack which go to the steering hubs or bearing hubs (carriers) on the caster blocks which are then connected to the arm. Which also holds the axle and bearings, wheel hex and then the lock nut for the wheel.
Blue box/case looking thing on the chassis is the steering servo
The white round "horn" on the servo underneath the chassis is the servo saver
There is a traditional drag link between the servo and steering rack
The white "rack" on the lower skid-plate is the steering bellcrank (I call it rack for short) There are 2 pegs with 4 bearings each to make the rack "steer" from left to right.
There is 2 traditional turnbuckle or tie rods on each side of the steering rack which go to the steering hubs or bearing hubs (carriers) on the caster blocks which are then connected to the arm. Which also holds the axle and bearings, wheel hex and then the lock nut for the wheel.
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OEM replacements:
Steering Servo (For upgrade, I would suggest something from Savox, Protek, Ecopower, 9iMOD, Power HD, JX servo, or any aluminum case 20-35kg amazon servo should work well)
Servo Saver (For upgrade, any ordinary 25T aluminum or steel servo horn. I personally like to use TLR 22 horns, but you need to redo the threads if using Traxxas hardware)
Drag Link Rod Ends
Steering Rack (For upgrade, aluminum is the place to be. I like the Hot Racing ones, the all in one aluminum bellcrank with the carbon fiber drag link)
Toe Tie Rods (For upgrade, there are aftermarket ones but I personally like to stick with OEM steel. Never bent or snapped one before. Snapped like 3 traxxas aluminum links and hated them. If you can find Titanium, those are pretty! But expensive)
Steering Hubs (For upgrade, RPM if wanting to stay budget/lightweight. Aluminum for durability. Atomik RC on amazon is good for the price, if not the traxxas hop up ones are ok but a bit expensive)
(Ps, if you do any aftermarket upgrades with aluminum make sure you put Blue Loctite threadlocker on the hardware and let it cure for a day so it doesn't back out when running)
Steering Servo (For upgrade, I would suggest something from Savox, Protek, Ecopower, 9iMOD, Power HD, JX servo, or any aluminum case 20-35kg amazon servo should work well)
Servo Saver (For upgrade, any ordinary 25T aluminum or steel servo horn. I personally like to use TLR 22 horns, but you need to redo the threads if using Traxxas hardware)
Drag Link Rod Ends
Steering Rack (For upgrade, aluminum is the place to be. I like the Hot Racing ones, the all in one aluminum bellcrank with the carbon fiber drag link)
Toe Tie Rods (For upgrade, there are aftermarket ones but I personally like to stick with OEM steel. Never bent or snapped one before. Snapped like 3 traxxas aluminum links and hated them. If you can find Titanium, those are pretty! But expensive)
Steering Hubs (For upgrade, RPM if wanting to stay budget/lightweight. Aluminum for durability. Atomik RC on amazon is good for the price, if not the traxxas hop up ones are ok but a bit expensive)
(Ps, if you do any aftermarket upgrades with aluminum make sure you put Blue Loctite threadlocker on the hardware and let it cure for a day so it doesn't back out when running)
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