- Yokomo B-Max2MR - AE B5 Front Hex Conversion -


By P. Chhu


Parts needed:

1x: 91402 Team Associated Caster Block Bushing (for B5)
1x: 91404 Team Associated Steering Block Set (for B5) (Alternate 91405)
1x: 91400 Team Associated Caster Block Set (for B5) (Alternate 91401)
1x: 91406 Team Associated Hex Front Axle (pair)
4x: 5x10x4mm bearing
4x: 3x12mm Button Head screw
2x: 3X5mm Button Head screw
4x: 3mm nut
1x: HPI 3x27mm Suspension Shaft (pair)
2x: M4 Locknut or Serrated Nut
2x: Yokomo Angled Ball End(used from stock plastic rear hubs)



Tools Needed:

1x: 3mm Drill Bit
1x: rotary tool or power drill or hand drill
1x: Body Reamer
1x: ruler or caliper

STEP 1
Build up the Team Associated B5 Steering Block assemblies as shown in the B5 manual. Make sure to use:
-5 deg caster insert
- "2" axle trail insert

STEP 2
- Use a reamer to chamfer the outer hinge pin hole to ~3.2MM. (This will serve to guide the drill bit and make for a smooth outer edge)

STEP 3
- Using a ruler or caliper, measure 27mm(the length of the hinge pin) from the tip of the 3mm drill bit and mark with tape or visible marker. Drill into the hinge pin hole from the front of the arm and STOP at the 27mm mark. (*IMPORTANT* pay extra attention and care when you are close since you do not want to drill all the way through the arm)

STEP 4
- Attach the steering block assembly with the new 3x27mm hinge pin and secure with existing screw. Reinstall camber link with 3mm nut. Replace the outer steering link ball end with Yokomo angled ball end and reinstall with 3mm nut. (Use only 1mm under steering ball stud to retain stock bump steer angle)

DONE


Steering Geometry Comparison B5 steering block vs stock

In this photo you can see the B5 parts on the RIGHT and stock parts on LEFT:



Here is the overhead photo of steering links B5 on LEFT and stock on RIGHT:


FULL Steering Lock Comparison:


Photo angle is deceiving, the steering link and spring apear to interfere but there is a clearance of ~4mm


Source:

P. Chhu