can I cut the links?

[porklops]

Hey guys I need to shorten my axial links in the back about an inch or so. Rather then buy shorter links is there enough thread inside the links to just cut them to size? Maybe a half inch off each side?

[BENDER]

You can cut the links shorter, because the links are hollow all the way through. But, you will end up cutting all the internal threads off if you shorten them by an inch. You'll have to go back and re-tap the links with an M3x.5 tap. "thumbsup"

[nmanuel01]

I had to do that , but I just used all thread and stainless sleeving, looks great!

Ill keep the stock links for another project or just sell them, they look nice "thumbsup"

[finishline]

You can cut the links shorter, because the links are hollow all the way through. But, you will end up cutting all the internal threads off if you shorten them by an inch. You'll have to go back and re-tap the links with an M3x.5 tap. "thumbsup"


so there threaded 1/2 inch on each side i thought it was an inch each side on the longer links?

[Rpp Hobby]

You can cut the links shorter, because the links are hollow all the way through. But, you will end up cutting all the internal threads off if you shorten them by an inch. You'll have to go back and re-tap the links with an M3x.5 tap. "thumbsup"


What he said "thumbsup" and I have an inexpensive 3mm drill and tap set that is a godsend to have on your tool box just for instnaces like this.

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