making links

[somedude]

Should I defeneatly use 4-40 threaded rod for these, or should I go bigger? Also, what size aluminum tubing would work as a good sleeve for the chosen threaded rod? If you know of a better link setup for a tlt just let me know.

[Grizzly4x4]

Use the stock lowers from the TLT as your upper control arms or if you dont have the stockers use something like this.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMHX0&P=7

For the lowers use these:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHFV7&P=7
or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHFV9&P=7
or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHFV8&P=7

If you want to build your own then use these rod ends:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJJ81&P=ML

and 6-32 threaded rod for a much stronger setup than the 4-40 stuff.

[Cloak]

Well, it does say 4-40 right there.

Personally I wouldn't use anything but a bigger revo rod end that takes an 8-32 though.

[somedude]

You sure those pushrods will work with maxx shafts and a stock chassis(for a little while)? If I do make my own links tho, what size tubing do I need!?

[4link4eva]

I just made a set of links using this method, and it works great. I used M3 screws and these rod ends. Works a treat

[somedude]

That's the method I used last time, but friends are telling me I should go with the other method. I dunno, maybe I'll do the same way, they seem to be really tough.

[K_Willis]

I've found the easiest way to do it. Is to get 3/16 brakeline, cut it to size with a pipe cutter. Tap the hole for 6-32, and then put a dab of loctite on a 6-32 screw, screw it into the end, and then just cut the head off with my dremel. Works good, super easy, never broken a link, and only bent one once. I use the same rod ends Grizz recommended.

[rcr3fan29]

I suppose everyone has their preferred method. To me, the simplest method is 6/32 allthread, some 3/16 aluminum tubing, some Traxxas rodends and my dremel with a cutoff wheel.