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WAM · 06-19-2011, 07:38 PM

I have a small interference with my triangulated lower links using Traxxas 1942 rod ends. I think I can improve it with bent rod ends -- I've seen pictures of bent ends on triangulated links. Found these from RPPHobby:

http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/losa6011.htm

But I didn't see any details. Can anyone familiar with these tell me if they are interchangeable with the traxxas RE's? Mine attach to the links with 3mm, long setscrews.

Or are there other, better ends for triangulated links?

nik81818 · 06-20-2011, 01:30 AM

the traxxas ends r 3mm and I think the losi ends r 4-40 so the traxxas ends r just a little too big. I'm not 100% sure on this

nik81818 · 06-20-2011, 01:31 AM

if ur looking for link ends check out rc4wd.com they got alot of ends

http://store.rc4wd.com/Metal-Rod-Ends_c_29.html

WAM · 06-20-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nik81818

the traxxas ends r 3mm and I think the losi ends r 4-40 so the traxxas ends r just a little too big. I'm not 100% sure on this

The plastic rod ends I've seen up till now aren't actually threaded. You cut threads during first use.

The pitch diameter of a 3mm is .10 inches
The pitch diameter of a 4-40 is .096 inches

Seems like they should fit the same hole.

thomass14 · 06-20-2011, 04:59 PM

what about axial bent rod ends they use 3mm

Duuuuuuuude · 06-20-2011, 05:18 PM

Losi ball ends fit 4-40 bolts/screws, which is smaller than the 3mm that nearly everyone else uses, which includes Axial.

IMO keep the straight rod ends and whip up some bent links. Its not hard to do.

WAM · 07-17-2011, 11:10 AM

Bump to fish for more info.

Am using Revo 5347 straight rod ends with 8-32 set screws.

Anyone know of heavy duty bent rod ends taking 8-32? All the bent rod ends I've found are for the smaller 3mm/4-40 set screws. I found metal, but looking for plastic.

opek · 07-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAM

Bump to fish for more info.

Am using Revo 5347 straight rod ends with 8-32 set screws.

Anyone know of heavy duty bent rod ends taking 8-32? All the bent rod ends I've found are for the smaller 3mm/4-40 set screws. I found metal, but looking for plastic.

There is regular and reverse thread m4 bent heims at the bottom of the rc4wd link posted above.

WAM · 07-17-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opek

There is regular and reverse thread m4 bent heims at the bottom of the rc4wd link posted above.

The aluminum ones? Thanks but as I said I'm looking for HD plastic.

Erik D_lux · 07-17-2011, 01:12 PM

Losi ends use a 5-40 screw threaded into the end, not a 4-40 screw as posted above a couple of times.

CREEPERBOB · 07-17-2011, 01:27 PM

THESE ARE THE ONLY BENT 4mm ROD ENDS I'VE FOUND , AND THEY ARE ALLUMINUM NOT PLASTIC;
http://store.rc4wd.com/Aluminum-Blac...-1_p_1400.html

AND I AGREE WITH DUUUUUUUUUDE ABOVE, BENT LINKS.

joshsmith512 · 07-17-2011, 01:38 PM

kyosho strr steering rod ends are 4mm and use a ball that accomadates 3mm studs, i use them on my upper links at the axle for clearence on articulation.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...et-Type-ST-R-8
you have to use their pivot balls though as traxxas are too small

Robotboy · 07-17-2011, 02:18 PM

These should work, replacements for XR10

http://www.axialracing.com/details.php?Id=4063

WAM · 07-17-2011, 03:15 PM

Gotta give you guys credit for trying:

My losi set screws measure .121" which is only three thousandths greater than 3mm. Long way from 8-32 which is .164".

The kyosho are offset rod ends, not bent.

The XR10, which I have, uses 3mm set screws.

I was tempted to go ahead and buy the M4 aluminum, but while they take 4mm set screws, I think they also have a 4mm ball bore, so would not replace the Revo's. Of course I could get M3 aluminums to get the right balls, but now the set screws are too small for my links. Sigh.

Maybe bent links are the best option.

Erik D_lux · 07-17-2011, 04:06 PM

Why not use the losi rod ends in your first post? They will fit a 3mm screw just fine and then you can use a 4-40 screw to attach to the chassis.

WAM · 07-17-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Why not use the losi rod ends in your first post? They will fit a 3mm screw just fine and then you can use a 4-40 screw to attach to the chassis.

My current links use 8-32. I bought tubing to match that tap-size. But the chassis and axles are 3mm. So the Traxxas 3.3 rod end works great. A bent version of it would work even better. Hence the search.

Erik D_lux · 07-17-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAM

using Traxxas 1942 rod ends.

Mine attach to the links with 3mm, long setscrews.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAM

My current links use 8-32.

I guess this is where I am confused.

You said youre using a 1942 rod end now which can take a 3mm screw fine, and then you say that you attach to the links with "3mm, long setscrews", but now youre running 8-32 set screws?

Edit: Never mind. Got it now. This tread is confusing. LOL. You may want to edit your first post?

corkysk8 · 07-17-2011, 07:49 PM

You can use the Losi bent rod ends. Use a Dremel tungsten carbide cutter #9911 to bore out the ball, so it will fit a 3mm bolt. Use a drill with the cutter.

I use these with both 4mm set screws and 8-32 thread all.

WAM · 07-17-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

I guess this is where I am confused.

You said youre using a 1942 rod end now which can take a 3mm screw fine, and then you say that you attach to the links with "3mm, long setscrews", but now youre running 8-32 set screws?

Edit: Never mind. Got it now. This tread is confusing. LOL. You may want to edit your first post?

Sorry for the confusion -- I started the thread a month ago. My original links were based on 3mm setscrews (Traxxas 1942, 3/16" aluminum tubes). But I've bent them some and am upgrading to larger diameter tubes and 8-32 screws (Traxxas 5347, 1/4" alum tubes). It's a work in progress. Bottom line, I've shifted to the larger Revo rod ends and am looking for equivalent bent's. Now seems likely they don't exist. The Revo combination of M4 screws with M3 balls seems uncommon. So I'll work with what I've got.

Corky, those Losi ends are as small as my originals. I'm trying to go bigger/beefier.

corkysk8 · 07-17-2011, 09:13 PM

This is a pic of the Losi 17 degree bent rod ends next to a Revo rod end. The Losi rod end is as long as a Jato rod end, so you can cut to fit it. You can see in the second pic there is plenty of material to fit 4mm or 8-32 set screws once drilled. If you use these, use a set screw all the way to the bend for increase strength.

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06-19-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
WAM Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 949	Bent rod ends for triangulated links I have a small interference with my triangulated lower links using Traxxas 1942 rod ends. I think I can improve it with bent rod ends -- I've seen pictures of bent ends on triangulated links. Found these from RPPHobby: http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/losa6011.htm But I didn't see any details. Can anyone familiar with these tell me if they are interchangeable with the traxxas RE's? Mine attach to the links with 3mm, long setscrews. Or are there other, better ends for triangulated links?

07-17-2011, 07:49 PM	#18
corkysk8 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 550	You can use the Losi bent rod ends. Use a Dremel tungsten carbide cutter #9911 to bore out the ball, so it will fit a 3mm bolt. Use a drill with the cutter. I use these with both 4mm set screws and 8-32 thread all. Last edited by corkysk8; 07-17-2011 at 08:04 PM.

06-20-2011, 01:30 AM	#2
nik81818 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san jose Posts: 36	the traxxas ends r 3mm and I think the losi ends r 4-40 so the traxxas ends r just a little too big. I'm not 100% sure on this

06-20-2011, 01:31 AM	#3
nik81818 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san jose Posts: 36	if ur looking for link ends check out rc4wd.com they got alot of ends http://store.rc4wd.com/Metal-Rod-Ends_c_29.html

06-20-2011, 04:59 PM	#5
thomass14 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mandan Posts: 412	what about axial bent rod ends they use 3mm

06-20-2011, 05:18 PM	#6
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Losi ball ends fit 4-40 bolts/screws, which is smaller than the 3mm that nearly everyone else uses, which includes Axial. IMO keep the straight rod ends and whip up some bent links. Its not hard to do.

07-17-2011, 11:10 AM	#7
WAM Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 949	Bump to fish for more info. Am using Revo 5347 straight rod ends with 8-32 set screws. Anyone know of heavy duty bent rod ends taking 8-32? All the bent rod ends I've found are for the smaller 3mm/4-40 set screws. I found metal, but looking for plastic.

07-17-2011, 01:12 PM	#10
Erik D_lux Wanna get? Gotta want. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 7,052	Losi ends use a 5-40 screw threaded into the end, not a 4-40 screw as posted above a couple of times.

07-17-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
CREEPERBOB Yashua Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Learn the parable of the fig tree Posts: 3,661	THESE ARE THE ONLY BENT 4mm ROD ENDS I'VE FOUND , AND THEY ARE ALLUMINUM NOT PLASTIC; http://store.rc4wd.com/Aluminum-Blac...-1_p_1400.html AND I AGREE WITH DUUUUUUUUUDE ABOVE, BENT LINKS.

07-17-2011, 01:38 PM	#12
joshsmith512 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: estacada Posts: 697	kyosho strr steering rod ends are 4mm and use a ball that accomadates 3mm studs, i use them on my upper links at the axle for clearence on articulation. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...et-Type-ST-R-8 you have to use their pivot balls though as traxxas are too small

07-17-2011, 02:18 PM	#13
Robotboy RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth! Posts: 1,163	These should work, replacements for XR10 http://www.axialracing.com/details.php?Id=4063

07-17-2011, 03:15 PM	#14
WAM Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 949	Gotta give you guys credit for trying: My losi set screws measure .121" which is only three thousandths greater than 3mm. Long way from 8-32 which is .164". The kyosho are offset rod ends, not bent. The XR10, which I have, uses 3mm set screws. I was tempted to go ahead and buy the M4 aluminum, but while they take 4mm set screws, I think they also have a 4mm ball bore, so would not replace the Revo's. Of course I could get M3 aluminums to get the right balls, but now the set screws are too small for my links. Sigh. Maybe bent links are the best option.

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07-17-2011, 04:06 PM	#15
Erik D_lux Wanna get? Gotta want. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 7,052	Why not use the losi rod ends in your first post? They will fit a 3mm screw just fine and then you can use a 4-40 screw to attach to the chassis.

07-17-2011, 09:13 PM	#20
corkysk8 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 550	This is a pic of the Losi 17 degree bent rod ends next to a Revo rod end. The Losi rod end is as long as a Jato rod end, so you can cut to fit it. You can see in the second pic there is plenty of material to fit 4mm or 8-32 set screws once drilled. If you use these, use a set screw all the way to the bend for increase strength.

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