What to use over links?

[nova801428]

I have a 4-link suspension and the 4-40 threaded rod I used bent really easy and I had nothing covering it. My question is what should I use to cover it? Like aluminum, graphite, brake line, steel, etc?

[run2jeepn]

3/16 Brakeline is cheap. It will hold up a lot better. I know someone that can make you some C.Fiber links for a Good Price.

[nova801428]

Is that the correct size over 4-40 rod? I don't know what size I need to fit over the 4-40.

[run2jeepn]

Look over this site for more info.
http://www.mcmaster.com/

[run2jeepn]

Originally Posted by nova801428

Is that the correct size over 4-40 rod? I don't know what size I need to fit over the 4-40.

That is what I used over my steering links. I believe it is a little loose. You may need something a little tighter. Check that site over. They will have what you need. What you really need to do is bump up to stronger links. You should bump up to 6-32 rod. Here is the part number for the tubing for that one. #8978K53, Just paste that in the site above to find it. Then change to traxxas rod ends. All in all its a cheap upgraded well needed.

[Cole82]

Carbon is the way to go.
Look at the last pictuire on the right.
http://www.midwestproducts.com/carbonfiber.htm

[Cole82]

I think the carbon was cheaper than the brake line. I'll check it out.


EDIT:
Nope more money but not much. IT's $3.99 for three feet.

[rockmike]

1/4'' delrin rod is cheap and way lighter

[nova801428]

what is delrin rod?

[Cole82]

Originally Posted by rockmike

1/4'' delrin rod is cheap and way lighter

Have you actually weighed them? They can't be much lighter. For them to hold up you have to make them bigger.

Delrin is a type of plastic that is very durable.

[Cole82]

Yes very similar. It does hold threads ok. It's more flexable than cutting board though. It's like a plastic coat hanger.

[TMXONR]

I wouldn't go with carbon on the lower links. I had lower carbon links and they broke on the first hard hit on the rocks. I do use carbon for the uppers tho.

[dezfan]

I'd got to the .99 cent store and buy some coat hangers. Cut them, drill them out and tap them. Cheap and lots of pretty colors!

[rockmike]

Originally Posted by Cole82

Have you actually weighed them? They can't be much lighter. For them to hold up you have to make them bigger.

Delrin is a type of plastic that is very durable.

im saying that set up would be way lighter than all thread sleaved with brake line like he was talking about my 1/4'' delrin rods have held up very well and they slide niclely

[nova801428]

would brake line be to heavy for a tlt? But wouldn't the cg be lower since there is more weight lower (brake line on the links)

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by crawlerman

Coat hangers....WTF? Cole tried those and all they did fas flex.... MORE than the suspension! Fairly large and need I say a little ghetto?

I say do the carbon fiber, whats not to like? Strong,(if done right) Cheap, and realistic since its just black. Plus its replaceable if you wear through it or what have you.

OMG! You thought I was serious!

[rockmike]

you cant beat delrin for this i strongly believe its the best way to go. Lighter is better 1:1 buggies are getting lighter and lighter.Theres agood reason for that.