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Old 01-14-2007, 06:11 PM
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Will these.... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJG69&P=K fit these. ....... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD872&P=K ??? just wondering before i buy.... Thanks.
Old 01-14-2007, 07:07 PM
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Default RE: rod ends

not sure, they don't tell the threaded diameter on the ball ends..... try these - - [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPW8&P=M]http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPW8&P=M[/link]

Also, buy the rod at a local hardware store and it will be alot cheaper.
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Default RE: rod ends

If you have a local Ace hardware, Lowes, Home Depot, or tractor supply store, they should sell 3 foot sections of 4/40 and 6/32 rod for under $3.00.

I prefer to use 6/32 as it's a bit beefier. Those rod ends will work, just drill them out a bit for the 6'32 rod if you choose to go that rought.
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Default RE: rod ends

if you bevel the end of the threaded rod a little to get it started in the traxxas rod ends it will work without drilling them. be carefull not to leave too much threaded rod to screw into the ends or you will crush the plastic into ball
Old 01-21-2007, 08:52 PM
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Default RE: rod ends

Traxxas uses 3mm threads, .007 (thousands) bigger than 4-40,
the hole in the traxxas rod ends will be slightly bigger than the dubro (or any 4-40) thread.
also, if you use 6-32 rod use a #36 drill bit to drill it out, or a 7/64 will work too.

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