Blogs Tony's Blog — 08 August 2012
Team Durango DEST210R Build – Servo Install

The Build – Part 2
The next setp involves installing the steering servo into the truck. I can definitely say this is the most involved steering servo install I’ve ever done, but it is quite cool! This thing isn’t going anywhere!

 

 

 

Build Notes:
I am using one of Futaba’s killer brushless servos, the BLS157HV. Only the best for my stadium truck.

It’s a good idea to pick (and test fit) the correct servo horn prior to starting this step. This makes this step easier and helps keep the build moving along smoothly.

It is also a good idea at this point to center your servo. You can do this by hooking up your electronics package, turning on your transmitter and making sure the servo is centered.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 9
Start this step by installing the ballend into the correct Servo Horn.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 10
Attach the Servo Horn to the servo and use the screw that came with your servo. Again, make sure your servo is centered before attaching the Servo Horn.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 11
The servo in the DEST210R is angled (unlike most off road cars where just the Steering Bellcranks are angled). Secure the servo to the Servo Mounts but do not tighten down the screws yet.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 13
Build the Servo Drag Link with a 2mm gap per the instructions. Now snap one end of it onto the ballend on the Servo Horn.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 12
Mount the Servo Mount-Servo Mounts to the chassis. These key into small nubs on the chassis.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 14
Take your servo assembly and slide place it in the chassis, sliding it down into the slots as shown. If it seems difficult, loosen the chassis-mounted Servo Mounts and try again.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 15
Secure the servo with the two 3x10mm screws. You can re-tighten the screws to the chassis-mounted Servo Mounts if you loosened them in the last step.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 16
Tighten down the Servo Mount screws.

Team Durango DEST210R Build - Step 17
Snap the Servo Drag Link onto the Steering Rack.

Stay tuned for Part 3 – Assembling the front shock tower.

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I am Maplegate Media's West Coast Editor and webmaster for RC Driver magazine. I have an extensive background in RC racing all the way back to 1991 when I drove the first Team Associated truck, the RC10T. I have multiple Regional and National titles and have driven professionally for companies like Team Associated, HPI, Yokomo, Tekin, Reedy and LRP. I love this hobby and continue to race every form of RC I can get my hands on. See ya at the track!

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