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rc_pimp · 11-06-2010, 08:28 AM

I need some metal m3 rod ends. Can anyone suggest the best brands and places to buy? I'm tired of pulling the links on my rig to replace the plastic ends. I found several places to get them but would like some input.

NeXt559 · 11-06-2010, 12:43 PM

stick w/ the traxxas plastic rod ends
the metal ones dont last as long and are 4X the price

if anything you may need to go w/ a longer grub screw if ur rod ends keep pooping off

or you can always upgrade to 4m revo ends which would still cost you less in the long run.

trust me, metal rod ends look awesome but will only give you trouble. ive tried them all and have always went back to trusty old plastic revo rod ends.

JeremyH · 11-06-2010, 05:34 PM

If you insist on running metal, then I would go with either the High Precision or the Heim:
http://www.rc4wdshop.com/go/index.ph...289e366835a42c

However, as Next says, plastic rod ends will usually last longer. It sounds like you simply need to upgrade to a rod end that will accept a larger diameter threaded rod and also upgrade your links. I have excellent luck with the Revo and Jato rod ends on most of my crawlers (2.2 and super).

nosyajg · 11-07-2010, 01:40 AM

i have metal rod ends on some of my trucks, and they do indeed wear more than the plastic ones...much more slop is noticeable now...just FYI...

ADDICT · 11-07-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyH

If you insist on running metal, then I would go with either the High Precision or the Heim:
http://www.rc4wdshop.com/go/index.ph...289e366835a42c

X2!

rc_pimp · 11-08-2010, 06:14 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I guess I will go with heavier links and some revo ends.

11-06-2010, 08:28 AM	#1
rc_pimp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Natchez Posts: 410	Where is the best place to buy metal rod ends? I need some metal m3 rod ends. Can anyone suggest the best brands and places to buy? I'm tired of pulling the links on my rig to replace the plastic ends. I found several places to get them but would like some input.

11-06-2010, 12:43 PM	#2
NeXt559 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 1,464	stick w/ the traxxas plastic rod ends the metal ones dont last as long and are 4X the price if anything you may need to go w/ a longer grub screw if ur rod ends keep pooping off or you can always upgrade to 4m revo ends which would still cost you less in the long run. trust me, metal rod ends look awesome but will only give you trouble. ive tried them all and have always went back to trusty old plastic revo rod ends.

11-06-2010, 05:34 PM	#3
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	If you insist on running metal, then I would go with either the High Precision or the Heim: http://www.rc4wdshop.com/go/index.ph...289e366835a42c However, as Next says, plastic rod ends will usually last longer. It sounds like you simply need to upgrade to a rod end that will accept a larger diameter threaded rod and also upgrade your links. I have excellent luck with the Revo and Jato rod ends on most of my crawlers (2.2 and super).

11-07-2010, 01:40 AM	#4
nosyajg Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: in front of you... Posts: 248	i have metal rod ends on some of my trucks, and they do indeed wear more than the plastic ones...much more slop is noticeable now...just FYI...

11-08-2010, 06:14 AM	#6
rc_pimp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Natchez Posts: 410	Thanks for all the advice. I guess I will go with heavier links and some revo ends.

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