JConcepts RC10 Classic Aluminum Steering Bell Crank (Black)
About this part
Features:
- CNC machined aluminum bell-cranks with anodized finish
- CNC machined aluminum steering posts and shims
- Improves steering responsiveness and rigidity
- Bearing supported setup
Reviews3.3 · 3 reviews
Greatly reduces the amount of slop from the stock bellcrack kit, but the bearings included are s**t. Two of the four bearings fell apart just after one month. I've tried contacting JConcepts to resolve this issue, but no resolution yet. If it weren't for the bearing issue, I'd give five stars. Edit: Since the original review, I contacted JConcepts for replacement of the defective bearings. JConcepts was "OK" to work. I had to take detailed photos, write a statement describing how this happened and how I treat my vehicle, and supply a receipt. I feel this is a bit overkill just to replace two bearings which aren't very expensive. Do they have no trust in their customers? JC sent me a brand new kit! Increased to four stars.
I have purchased three kits for three vehicles I’m working on. All three are missing the screws that the JConcepts site allude to being included. All three kits have issues with the nuts, they don’t fit the Associated or factory works 8-32 screws. Would not recommend.
High quality and a big upgrade part for the rc10 vintage buggies! It's awesome seeing companies like JConcepts make these parts for the vintage machines!
Reviewers agree the aluminum steering bell crank reduces slop compared with the stock RC10 bell crank kit, and one calls it a big upgrade for vintage buggies. Two reviewers report problems with the included hardware: one says two of four bearings failed after about a month, and a warranty replacement required photos, a written statement and a receipt, which the reviewer found excessive. Another says three purchased kits were missing the screws the listing mentions and that the nuts did not fit 8-32 screws from Associated or Factory Team. Reviews are few and mixed, and the bearing and hardware issues are the recurring concerns.
- + Reduces steering slop versus stock kit
- + Upgrade for RC10 vintage buggies
- + High build quality
- − Included bearings failed early
- − Screws missing from kit
- − Nuts do not fit 8-32 screws
- − Warranty replacement process burdensome