Wow...now I see why...

[Browneye]

Excellent. Just know the axial rod ends break pretty easily, and the hole stretches out around the link ball.
Get some traxxas, ssd, or other tougher Rod ends.
What is the coating? If it's durable great cuz it LOOKS great.

[soze]

I'll give a shot making my own for my MST CMX.

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[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by Browneye

Excellent. Just know the axial rod ends break pretty easily, and the hole stretches out around the link ball.
Get some traxxas, ssd, or other tougher Rod ends.
What is the coating? If it's durable great cuz it LOOKS great.

Thanks for the information. I am not hard on my stuff. I like to enjoy my trucks. Some have told me it's a waste on how I treat my stuff. I will try the Axial ones. They already in the kit so I figured I had them might as well try them. If I remember it was called Armor Guard I think. I picked up the brake line at local NAPA store. They offered it without the coating but decided to go with it.

[Browneye]

Originally Posted by carpetfuzz17

Thanks for the information. I am not hard on my stuff. I like to enjoy my trucks. Some have told me it's a waste on how I treat my stuff. I will try the Axial ones. They already in the kit so I figured I had them might as well try them. If I remember it was called Armor Guard I think. I picked up the brake line at local NAPA store. They offered it without the coating but decided to go with it.

My guess it's an anti-corrosion application and relatively soft. If it wears off easily you'll know.

Yeah the axial Rod ends are junk - I used a few on my Bomber. The bigger 4mm stud ones and broke one already. At least put metal pivot balls in them. If you got a kit they're metal - RTR's are just plastic.

[kincer]

I use 8-32 stainless all thread, stainless or aluminum 1/4in sleeve and Revo rod ends, I just start the tap in maybe 2 threads then let the all thread cut the rest of the thread. Super strong, fits together flush and looks great!

[Browneye]

Looks great. SS brake line?

[kincer]

Originally Posted by Browneye

Looks great. SS brake line?

On that Wraith it's aluminum, but it's 1/4 tubing I get it from McMaster-Carr online they have anything you need to do this and shipping is unbelievable fast. I got stainless 1/4 tubing there too. I get the stainless all thread there too. I ordered M2 hardware yesterday it's coming today.

[VaOldSchool]

Originally Posted by kincer

I use 8-32 stainless all thread, stainless or aluminum 1/4in sleeve and Revo rod ends, I just start the tap in maybe 2 threads then let the all thread cut the rest of the thread. Super strong, fits together flush and looks great!

Great lookin rig there Kincer!


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[kincer]

Originally Posted by VaOldSchool

Great lookin rig there Kincer!


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Thank you!

[Browneye]

There are various wall dimensions for tubing - how do you know which one to pick? If you have a spec for SS please post.
I was going to get some rod and then take it to an auto supply to try to match up with some brake line.

I may be able to get what I need at our local industrial supply - McFadden-Dale.

Thanks!

[kincer]

Originally Posted by Browneye

There are various wall dimensions for tubing - how do you know which one to pick? If you have a spec for SS please post.
I was going to get some rod and then take it to an auto supply to try to match up with some brake line.

I may be able to get what I need at our local industrial supply - McFadden-Dale.

Thanks!

Here you go