The Tamiya TRF419XR uses a standard dual-bellcrank steering system. It is ball-raced and has aluminum turnbuckles reaching out to the wheels. Toe and Ackermann are adjustable.
Build Notes:
Using the kit dimensions for the turnbuckle lengths seems to be a good place to start.
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Step 1:
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201001%20542%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Build the steering bridge. A light dab of blue threadlocker on these ball ends is suggested.
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2019/04/tamiya-trf419xr-steering-p1.jpg)
Build the steering bridge. A light dab of blue threadlocker on these ball ends is suggested.
Step 2:
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201001%20542%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Attach to the aluminum steering arms. A very LIGHT dab of blue threadlocker is suggested; don’t get any on the shims or bearings.
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2019/04/tamiya-trf419xr-steering-p2.jpg)
Attach to the aluminum steering arms. A very LIGHT dab of blue threadlocker is suggested; don’t get any on the shims or bearings.
Step 3:
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201001%20542%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Build the 3 turnbuckles; two steering, one drag link.
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2019/04/tamiya-trf419xr-steering-p3.jpg)
Build the 3 turnbuckles; two steering, one drag link.
Step 4:
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201001%20542%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Attach the turnbuckles to the steering assembly.
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2019/04/tamiya-trf419xr-steering-p4.jpg)
Attach the turnbuckles to the steering assembly.
Step 5:
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201001%20542%22%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Slide the steering assembly onto the steering posts and secure with the 3x6mm screws. Blue threadlock is suggested.
![Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build - Part 4 - Steering | CompetitionX](http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2019/04/tamiya-trf419xr-steering-p5.jpg)
Slide the steering assembly onto the steering posts and secure with the 3x6mm screws. Blue threadlock is suggested.
That was quick and easy. Moving on to Step 5 – Suspension!
Use the links below to follow each step.
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Opening Page
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 1 – Chassis/ Bulkheads
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 2 – Rear Differential
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 3 – Driveline
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 4 – Steering
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 5 – Suspension
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 6 – Anti-Roll Bars
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 7 – Shocks
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 8 – Final Assembly
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Opening Page
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 1 – Chassis/ Bulkheads
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 2 – Rear Differential
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 3 – Driveline
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 4 – Steering
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 5 – Suspension
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 6 – Anti-Roll Bars
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 7 – Shocks
Tamiya TRF419XR Touring Car Build – Part 8 – Final Assembly