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AR330338 are the shock rod ends that are used on the Outcast/Talion/Kraton/Senton & Typhon. I gather AR330203 are the Nero shock ends? However if you say the Nero uses the same as the Outcast and other Arrma 1/8 scale (AR330338?), than what Arrma RC is AR330203 actually made for, even if it fits 4mm shaft of Outcast/Kraton/Talion, etc?The 2018 Outcast with 4mm shock shafts use the same rod ends as the Nero (#AR330338)
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Older Outcast using the 3.5mm shock shafts use part# AR330203
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I'm currently using Tenko part# TKR6140B
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AR330338 are the shock rod ends that are used on the Outcast/Talion/Kraton/Senton & Typhon. I gather AR330203 are the Nero shock ends? However if you say the Nero uses the same as the Outcast and other Arrma 1/8 scale (AR330338?), than what Arrma RC is AR330203 actually made for, even if it fits 4mm shaft of Outcast/Kraton/Talion, etc?
Tekno ends are not pictured in the first post. The two posted are the new 4mm outcast ends vs the 3.5mm outcast ends. I was showing the 3.5 ends are more HD.Sorry, I was actually referring to Snoprosledneck88, regarding the Tekno shock ends not looking as thick as even the stock shock ends, in the pic (1st post)? The rest of my last post, I understand why you would change the stock composite ball, but just wondered why you or others that are using different shock rod ends, would not try using a "steel ball" instead of just some spacers
The Outcast/Kraton/Talion shock ends are (#AR330338). I think the Nero shock ends are (#AR330203)?
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I just noticed the Nero shock ends include "plastic spacers" to use inside the shock ends, & now see why you/others are using aluminum spacers, instead of a ball. Maybe a "ball" will not fit, or work very well in the Nero shock ends, as the Nero's are different than most ball style shock/turnbuckle ends?
I use the 5529 in my eyelets but they r the same concept. This is how my ends lookView attachment 19391
Do you have a pic of the other side, with no flange? The Traxxas 5529 hollow balls I see look like they are 3x7mm, but no length provided in specs, as compared to Mr.Duke who used a 3x6.5x6.5mm aluminum spacer.
These Arrma balls look the correct size & should work well (1 is in stock also):
https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrma-3x6.8x6.3mm-ball-2-ara340075/p409531
https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrma-3x6.8x6.3mm-shock-ball-4-ara330206/p409477
These Tekno pivot balls also look the correct size:
https://www.amainhobbies.com/tekno-rc-aluminum-6.8mm-pivot-ball-set-4-tkr5049a/p231724
Some other possible 6mm ball choices (O.D. diameter maybe a bit small):
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hb-racing-6mm-light-weight-aluminum-ball-4-hbs67199/p145889
https://www.amainhobbies.com/yokomo-6mm-aluminum-pivot-ball-set-4-yokr12-15a/p242235
Some more possible choices (not sure of sizes though)?
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-durango-aluminum-atype-pivot-ball-set-2-tdr330182
https://www.amainhobbies.com/sworkz-aluminum-s350-series-shock-ball-stud-4-swx-330134a/p438226
https://www.amainhobbies.com/yokomo-aluminum-hard-coated-shock-end-ball-4-yokys-6bh/p242260
https://www.amainhobbies.com/sworkz...uspension-arm-ball-stud-4-swx-330125a/p438224
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hb-rac...per-suspension-fixing-ball-4-hbs67205/p145816
I should also mention, Team Losi & sworkz use 4mm shock shafts, so both their shock ends & balls may work.
Thanks for the good info, as now it makes sense, AR330409 is an optional part for the Nero/Big Rock & Fazon. Yes, they're definitely beefy and a big difference in size & thickness compared to stock, & look almost the exact same length. Very nice, probably the best upgrade for shock ends that I've seen yet.In regards to your question about the other side of the rod end its identical to the front side. Ar330409 is a optional part on the big rock the fazon and the nero. They are way beefier then the stock arrma ends. On the left are the 409s and the right is a stock arrma end.View attachment 19397 View attachment 19398
The optional ends will fit on all of the 2018 8th scales
Put a o-ring under the steering rod end to keep it from popping off.Well, I got the tekno ends and metal balls to replace the ones on my outcast. I didn't know how bad of an issue this was until having an outcast for a week. Most of my shock ends are stretched all out of shape.
I got these:
TKR5049A - 6.8mm Aluminum Unflanged Pivot Balls
TKR6140B - Locking Shock Rod Ends and Spring Perch Set (16mm)
I thought I ordered a set of stock ends as well in case those don't fit... was around 1:30am this morning, so I could have also accidentally bought car tires. Guess I'll find out when stuff starts showing up. Oh, it was this AR330230, which was for the steering rod ends as I had one pop off on me yesterday, so figured I'd get a spare set in case I break one, or if it keeps popping off.
I saw that on another thread, but didn't understand that either. Guess these "fixes" for arrma trucks just baffle me.Put a o-ring under the steering rod end to keep it from popping off.
I’ve put fuel line bump stops inside the shocks....it softens the shock when fully extended.,,,,you could also do the same on the outside of the shock,,,,you can judge what length tubing you desire....it works great,,,takes the shock out of everything......I'm not sure anything can save rich's rod ends with how high he sends his rigs lol. I just know I used to break them often and now I don't to me it's something that works. And with the shortage of parts right now I like to keep my surplus of parts.
Pretty cool idea. May have to try that next time I pull my shocks out for maintenance. Thanks for the tipI’ve put fuel line bump stops inside the shocks....it softens the shock when fully extended.,,,,you could also do the same on the outside of the shock,,,,you can judge what length tubing you desire....it works great,,,takes the shock out of everything......
I tried that before on various trucks on the outside of the shock and fuel line just splits. Might hold up longer inside the shock because there's less force trying to crush it on extension.I’ve put fuel line bump stops inside the shocks....it softens the shock when fully extended.,,,,you could also do the same on the outside of the shock,,,,you can judge what length tubing you desire....it works great,,,takes the shock out of everything......
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