Best fix for crappy steering of Unimog 8110?

[Kumbbl]

Hi all unimog lovers,

i'm aware that there is an official 8110 thread but i admit i'm lost in finding the answer to my question about a steering fix in this hundreds of postings about the mog - a steering fix which is

- easy to implement

- a real improvement

I know the complete redesigned front axle of ninjasco which performs outstanding but now i'm searching a cheaper solution for a friend...

so: any recommendation how to (quite) easily fix this really crappy steering implementation of the 8110? which solution has performed well for you?

Thank you in advance

[syy89]

It looks like you can take out the four pins that were put there in Book 2, page 38, step 1 to limit the steering in the first place. Check out this video to see how to do it:

[zux]

by LPEPower (nicjasno) Edited May 1, 2014 by zux

[Lundgren]

Sorry but I can't help you, but you made me curious about nicjasnos solution. Were can I find that?

[zux]

  On 5/1/2014 at 2:31 PM, Lundgren said:

Sorry but I can't help you, but you made me curious about nicjasnos solution. Were can I find that?

Link above your post ;)

[Brittle Brick]

Hi,

the steering is very stiff because in 4 places Lego used friction pins instead of friction-less ones. In the 7th post of http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73311 you can see which parts need to be replaced. The replacement is easy, and the steering afterwards as well. Downside: when one of the front wheels hits an obstacle the steering might change.

To make it even nicer you can repalce the HOG by a servo, see http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=57543&st=1325 and the following posts.

Have fun, the Unimog is really great.

[Rockbrick]

  On 5/1/2014 at 2:13 PM, zux said:

by LPEPower (nicjasno)

+1

[Pat-Ard]

Hi Kumbbl,

if you have questions regarding the servo mounting feel free to ask. Or PM me...

Pat

[afol1969]

Hi Kumbl,

I just finished the final Version of the multifunctional Unimog from Markus53, with additional modifications from my own, and I can say that the motorized steering mechanism is very well done, steering works smooth an easy even on carpets.

Instructions will come soon, I just have to resolve a problem with the drive mechanism, where I have to ask Markus53.

But if you want, I can send you a provisional release of the instructions.

@ Pat-Ard: The servo motor mounting in the front axle does me interest too....

Greetings

Alex

[Pat-Ard]

Hi Alex,

in this thread http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=57543&st=1348 starting at post 1348 I showed some pictures how I managed to fit in the servo.

If you need more pictures or help feel free to PM me...

I'm interested in the provisional instructions, too...

Pat

[Rockbrick]

  On 5/1/2014 at 2:53 PM, zux said:

Link above your post ;)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nikjew3zzjt56zv/B4iYForHpt

[Kumbbl]

  On 5/2/2014 at 9:25 AM, afol1969 said:

Instructions will come soon, I just have to resolve a problem with the drive mechanism, where I have to ask Markus53.

But if you want, I can send you a provisional release of the instructions.

these are great news... i admit i'm eager to get these provisional instructions... thanks a lot!

[notareal]

  On 5/1/2014 at 5:55 PM, Brittle Brick said:

Hi,

the steering is very stiff because in 4 places Lego used friction pins instead of friction-less ones. In the 7th post of http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=73311 you can see which parts need to be replaced. The replacement is easy, and the steering afterwards as well. Downside: when one of the front wheels hits an obstacle the steering might change.

...

For my son's Unimog (under construction) we made a partial "redpin" replacement; replaced pins nearer the front bumper and used original, but as loose as possible, red pins at inner side (for a nine year old kid, this change was great enough as he wanted to follow building instructions). Works fine enough with a original look. But for proper steering the LPEPower (nicjasno) solution is better, if you have all the parts.

Edited May 3, 2014 by notareal