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inverted servo mount

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In order to get my steering linkage to line up well, I tried something new and inverted the servo
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The obvious drawbacks are 1: higher center of gravity 2: servo is more vulnerable.
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Re: inverted servo mount

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Does the linkage clear through the full range of travel? If so, run it.

Several cars have the servo mounted like that.
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Re: inverted servo mount

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It doesn't contact the body? It seems that it would.
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Re: inverted servo mount

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juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:16 pm Does the linkage clear through the full range of travel? If so, run it.

Several cars have the servo mounted like that.
Thanks for the reply, linkage is clear.
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Re: inverted servo mount

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1911Colt wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:40 am It doesn't contact the body? It seems that it would.
I am using the original RC10T body, and it doesn't contact. Surprisingly, it's not even close.

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Re: inverted servo mount

Post by Chewbacca »

If that is a truck - no problem. For a buggy you can swap to a low profile servo. Then the linkage lines up nicely in a normal flat position.
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