ill be sure to update if i have a revo fail. i like the idea of the thread engagement on the jato's. testing and time will tell!

What size thread was that? I plan to use 4mm, hopefully high grade steel.

3 or 4mm. i dont remember, it was a truck i was running with. it was his steering link too lol.

Wouldnt advise this method then?

well since it sheered clean off, the link couldnt be fixed easily. i think instead of tapping it, use a die and thread the rod. this give you one piece into the revo/jato end, and alot lees chance of breaking. i know ill be making a backup set of links for my crawlers in case something does in fact break.

Vanquish does the threaded rod into revo ends technique.

at about $2 a link, its 5X cheaper then anything else. you can also make them any shape, size length or color. i bought VP wraith upper links, its the last set ill ever buy. Making them is SOO easy its sad.

vp= $75 shipped for 4 links
home made = $10 for 4 links AT MOST.

so i can make 30 links for the same price.

now yes im using steel instead of titanium, but are you going to pay another $65 for that? dont get me wrong, they make great stuff. ill be running their chubs and knuckles, but thats because i cant make them with the tools i have.

Made some links and steering arms for my Wraith today. Used the 8/32 thread with 1/4" tube as a sleeve. I used Jato ends for the suspension links and Revo ends for my steering links. Very stout. Can't see having to replace these anytime soon.

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I have not used that big of a link, but I do the same thing and use set screws. Just like Axial. I have never seen a set screw break.

Evan

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What are the best ways to thread Titanium rod? Is there a special lube or does the die need to be made of a certain material?

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Bump.

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Good looking links OntarioCrawler. I was wondering what brands of dies you guys are using? Seems there are a lot of different ones but some seem to cheap to be any good.

Bump on the info for making Ti links too...

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im using mastercraft ones. its a cheap set, but im only cutting steel. i polosh the links with a wire wheel on my drill press.

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Thanks for the info. What about threading 1/4 rod to 4mm for some heavy duty links? Would you need to turn down the rod to be able to use the die? I've used taps but never a die so sorry if it's a stupid question.

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Yes there is a maximum O.D. for each tap to be able to start the threading process.
I still would like to know what type of tap is used on Titanium?

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Ok thanks. Heres a link to a thread on Ti links. Looks like correct OD, cutting fluid and quality dies is all you need or at least according to these guys.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tools...anium-rod.html

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I just bought some 8/32" all thread and 1/4" steel tube

and these rod ends:

Traxxas Jato Rod Ends (12) with hollow balls (12) #5525*-*Miscellaneous*-*-Suspension*-*The Crawlers Store LLC

The rods arent pre-threaded.. how will I need to thread these plastic rod ends for the all thread?

Thanks!

To get the threads straight I used a 8/32 tap. Get it at the local hardware store.

Thanks! Any suggestions on what to cut the all thread with besides dermal.. anyone know if bolt cutters would work?

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side cutters, or bolt cutters will work fine, but mess it a little. id use a hack saw if ou have nothing else.

i use a angle grinder with a cut off wheel in my vise.

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bolt cutters did the job.. not the prettiest but it threaded and works. "thumbsup"

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x100

Always made my own and never had one fail.
8/32 all thred and 1/4 brake like with REVO ends.
I dont tap my ends tho, at lest not with a tap. I run a 8/32 screw down threw them then the all thred slides in snug.
When you tap a hole your removeing material and never thought that was a good idea with a plastic hole. I also cut all thred with a roto tool and clean up my cuts so theres clean threds there from the start. If the end's boogerd from the start it's a PITA to get started in the rod ends and then I wouldn't trust the threds once that boogerd end got to the bottom of the hole.