Redcat RER37069 Buying Guide: Fitment and What to Check
By Redcat Racing | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Buying Guides
Confirm the RER37069 steering link fits your MT18, learn what to inspect before ordering, and use a simple decision rule to avoid buying the wrong spare.
Quick answer
Buy the Redcat RER37069 only if your vehicle is an MT18 and you need a direct replacement steering link; if you run a different chassis, skip it and confirm the correct part number first.
Why the RER37069 is a narrow-fit part, not a universal steering link
The catalog lists RER37069 as a steering link for the MT18, sold as a single aluminum piece with a bronze finish. That specificity is the point: steering links are shaped around a particular chassis, so a part that looks similar may not align with your servo saver or steering arms. Treat the MT18 fitment as the first filter, not a detail to check after price.
What to inspect before you order
Look at the steering link currently on your vehicle and compare how it mounts at both ends. The catalog does not publish dimensions, thread size, or included hardware, so those details cannot be confirmed from the listing alone. If your link is bent, stripped, or has excess play at the pivots, replacing it is reasonable; if the mounting points have been modified, verify the RER37069 will still seat correctly before buying.
The trade-off: one part versus a broader spares plan
A single steering link is a low-cost way to restore steering if that is the only failed component. It will not fix worn steering arms, a damaged servo saver, or bent tie rods elsewhere in the system. If you are already ordering spares, check the rest of the steering assembly so you are not paying shipping twice for one small part.
Decision rules for buying the RER37069
- Chassis check: Order only if your vehicle is a Redcat Racing MT18. If it is any other model, stop and identify the correct part number for that chassis. Fitment starts with the model, not the part photo.
- Damage check: Replace the link if it is bent, cracked, or has visible play at the mounting points. If the link is straight and tight, diagnose the steering problem elsewhere before spending on this part. Confirm the link is actually the failed component.
- Hardware check: The listing does not state whether mounting hardware is included, so inspect your existing screws and pivots and reuse them only if they are in good condition. Do not assume fasteners come in the bag.
- Spares-plan check: If you are already ordering other parts, add the RER37069 to that order rather than placing a separate one for a single low-cost item. Bundle small parts to avoid repeat shipping.
Product facts
- RER37069: Aluminum steering link with a bronze finish, listed as a direct replacement for Redcat Racing MT18 vehicles and sold as one piece. It is a targeted repair part for the MT18, so confirm your chassis before ordering rather than assuming it fits other models.
RER37069
Who should buy this part
Best for
- MT18 owners replacing a damaged or worn steering link
- Drivers who want a direct-fit aluminum replacement rather than modifying a generic link
Not for
- Owners of any Redcat model other than the MT18
- Vehicles with modified steering geometry that may need a different link or custom fit
