all thread rod....

[pugs2300]

hey guys...im in pretty bad need of some all thread rod...but can't find any local or online....anyone know a good source....also does anyone know what size rod the bigger traxxas rod ends use...they are a little bigger than 3mm...thanks guys

[808DA6]

If you're using the Revo rod ends, 8-32 threaded all-thread works. Buy a 8-32 thread tap too. It makes things easier.

-Brian

[pugs2300]

is that 8mm...that seems like it would be way to large...i know the 3mm i tried to use was just a little to small....opinions?

[808DA6]

Its not 8mm. What part number traxxas ends are you using?

[808DA6]

Here's the break down:

Screw Information and Screw sizing chart

8-32 all-thread is a 8 gauge screw size and 32 thread per inch.

[pugs2300]

ok thanks for that...im not 100% sure what the number on my ends are but ill check when i get home...thanks again guys..

[Duuuuuuuude]

You want #8 rod.

How can you not find it locally? Any Lowes, Home Depot, or hardware store will have it.

[pugs2300]

well i went to lowes and a fastenal and they didn't have it...actually i did find some that looked to be about the right size but it was really really soft...like bend it in half with your thumb...but that was just the larger stuff...couldn't find any 3mm or 1/8...i found a place Mcmaster-carr...they had the stronger stuff i was looking for...thanks again

[Duuuuuuuude]

Lowes has allthread. Its an isle or two away from the screws and bolts and stuff.

[pugs2300]

yea they had some just not all the sizes i was looking for and everything they had was extremely soft...

[707offroad]

Go to fastenal or any screw shop and ask for B7. B7 is hardened plain steel rod about the equivalent of grade 8. I'm a wholesale distributor of fasteners and If fastenal doesn't have it in stock they can order it from me.

[bigstu]

go online. Mc-Master Carr.

McMaster-Carr

Search for stainless steel threaded rod, or follow this link: McMaster-Carr
This works and make the links REALLY stong. 8-32 will fit, but is too small for me.
Go with 10-24 threaded rod.
But a cheap 10-24 tap. Use the tap to cut threads in the rod end. Put a dab of CA or other glue on the threads when you finish assemble. DONE.
Strong as a bull. If you also want to sleeve the all tread, but some .250" dia stainless tubing. VERY easy and very strong links.
Can bend them with a tubing bender and some persuasion...

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by pugs2300

yea they had some just not all the sizes i was looking for and everything they had was extremely soft...

It seems soft because its 2-3 feet long. Once you cut it into 3/4" or so chunks it's plenty strong. I use it all the time.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by bigstu

go online. Mc-Master Carr.

...

I guess you didn't read all of post 8........ He already found MC.....

[808DA6]

Its a little flexible by itself, but aren't you going to sleeve it? Exposed threads would get hung up on EVERYthing. Stainless tube sleeves add strength and let the rig slide.

-B

[bigstu]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

I guess you didn't read all of post 8........ He already found MC.....

Thank god you were here to tell me that...

[hscrugby]

Originally Posted by bigstu

Thank god you were here to tell me that...

Hey, in case you didn't notice, He already found MC.




(sorry couldn't resist)


That said, is it really needed to sleeve them? I'd planned on it, but got the wrong tubing, and in use, didn't really see the need. I want to sleeve the steering, since that would look better, but in the little time I've played (apparently I'm rapidly finding weak parts to break) it didn't seem to need it?

[slickwillie]

Originally Posted by hscrugby

That said, is it really needed to sleeve them? I'd planned on it, but got the wrong tubing, and in use, didn't really see the need. I want to sleeve the steering, since that would look better, but in the little time I've played (apparently I'm rapidly finding weak parts to break) it didn't seem to need it?

The threads will hang up on everything, while the tubing will slide right over.

[bigstu]

I used stainless tubing on my scaler, because I wanted the links to be as strong as possible.
Was wondering if you could use Delrin tubing to sleeve the all thread. Will help with making it a little stronger and still make them slide on the rocks quite nicely..
Something to think about. And hey, McMaster Carr has Delrin tubing.

[808DA6]

Delrin sleeves should be pretty bad ass. I have aluminum sleeves and they tend to get stuck.......but not as stuck as exposed thread. Hahahahaha.

-Brian