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sfaranger · 11-09-2008, 10:20 PM

What is the equivalent of a rod end called in the RC world?

I want to get some alum. links and I'm looking at the CKRC stage 2 kit, but being that i have the RTR the ends of the links are part of the link.

Does that kit come with the joints to attach the links to the chassis and axle? If not where can i find them? or what are they called and I can go look..

and do i need the Y looking thing that the 2 upper links come into then attach to the axle?

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=575

I could make you a list when it came to doing suspension on a real truck.. but this is a new language to me, thanks for the help.

CPE MT · 11-09-2008, 10:25 PM

Most everyone calls them rod ends here too.

Can't help you with the CKRC question as I've not seen their kit to know if the ends for the bent links are included or not.

If you're interested in just bent links, we offer a complete set of four with ends included for under $20.

http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...roducts_id=190

sfaranger · 11-09-2008, 10:38 PM

my links are fatigued so they like to twist up alot easier now..
so what I'm looking for is something stronger.

with those links, is it just bolt in or do i need to buy some other stuff to make it function correctly?

I noticed here they used spacers to move them inboard further and looking at my rig sitting here it looks like they do that to clear the shocks?
http://www.rccrawler.com/axialcompbuild.html

CPE MT · 11-09-2008, 11:03 PM

Our links use 6-32 studs and Dubro rod ends versus the 3mm studs and smaller rod ends with the stock axial kit.

As far as that article, they moved the lower links in order to help the suspension geometry a bit, while still using the stock chassis. Our links are direct replacements for the stock parts and don't require any changes for them to fit.

If you're looking at mounting the lower links inboard of the chassis like shown, they may need a similar spacer to properly clear the spring on the shock.

Thanks!

sfaranger · 11-09-2008, 11:13 PM

well, once I get another pair of those Losi rock claws you have yourself a sale

I'm tired of the stupid plastic links bending and the truck just twisting up instead of pushing on.

11-09-2008, 10:20 PM	#1
sfaranger Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	'Rod ends'? What is the equivalent of a rod end called in the RC world? I want to get some alum. links and I'm looking at the CKRC stage 2 kit, but being that i have the RTR the ends of the links are part of the link. Does that kit come with the joints to attach the links to the chassis and axle? If not where can i find them? or what are they called and I can go look.. and do i need the Y looking thing that the 2 upper links come into then attach to the axle? http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=575 I could make you a list when it came to doing suspension on a real truck.. but this is a new language to me, thanks for the help. Last edited by sfaranger; 11-09-2008 at 10:26 PM.

11-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#2
CPE MT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis Posts: 1,252	Most everyone calls them rod ends here too. Can't help you with the CKRC question as I've not seen their kit to know if the ends for the bent links are included or not. If you're interested in just bent links, we offer a complete set of four with ends included for under $20. http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...roducts_id=190

11-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#3
sfaranger Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	my links are fatigued so they like to twist up alot easier now.. so what I'm looking for is something stronger. with those links, is it just bolt in or do i need to buy some other stuff to make it function correctly? I noticed here they used spacers to move them inboard further and looking at my rig sitting here it looks like they do that to clear the shocks? http://www.rccrawler.com/axialcompbuild.html

11-09-2008, 11:03 PM	#4
CPE MT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis Posts: 1,252	Our links use 6-32 studs and Dubro rod ends versus the 3mm studs and smaller rod ends with the stock axial kit. As far as that article, they moved the lower links in order to help the suspension geometry a bit, while still using the stock chassis. Our links are direct replacements for the stock parts and don't require any changes for them to fit. If you're looking at mounting the lower links inboard of the chassis like shown, they may need a similar spacer to properly clear the spring on the shock. Thanks!

11-09-2008, 11:13 PM	#5
sfaranger Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 15	well, once I get another pair of those Losi rock claws you have yourself a sale I'm tired of the stupid plastic links bending and the truck just twisting up instead of pushing on.

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