Shock rod end replacement

[BigKid]

Broke this part today. I cant seem to get it off the shock shaft. Do I need to take the shock apart? I don't see why I would. I tried holding the shaft with some needle nose and turning the rod end but cant seem to get it off.

I ordered the following to replace it. The picture shows the threads on the outside while the stock rod end threads from the inside it seems, unless it is just pressed on.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/hot-ra...luminum-shock-end-black-hraaon154x01/p1164509

 

[Clubin]

I’d just replace it with a stock one.
Grab the shock shaft with pliers as close as you can to the end and spin it off.
It’s a good place to Break compared to breaking a shock shock shaft.

 

[slick2500]

If this is for the Mega 4x4, 3s BLX or 4s BLX the rod ends are molded to the shock shaft and cannot be replaced.

 

[BigKid]

If this is for the Mega 4x4, 3s BLX or 4s BLX the rod ends are molded to the shock shaft and cannot be replaced.

It is for a V4 Kraton

 

[Clubin]

He has a long to a 6s

It is for a V4 Kraton

id avoid the aluminum rod ends. At least it will tear the rod end off instead of ripping the guts out of the shock.

 

[Hammer Down]

He has a long to a 6s

id avoid the aluminum rod ends. At least it will tear the rod end off instead of ripping the guts out of the shock.

Like this?

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[Clubin]

Like this?
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Lol. Exactly. That sure is pretty though!
Do you have aluminum rod ends on that shock?

 

[Hammer Down]

Lol. Exactly. That sure is pretty though!
Do you have aluminum rod ends on that shock?

Yep, but I’m thinking it’s a bad idea now ?

 

[jondilly1974]

I saw some M2C breakage today that I thought I would never ever see. @MaddogMikeD broke both his M2S shock standoff and his hinge pin brace for his K6S. ??? Was nowhere near a big jump either.

 

[Hammer Down]

I’m thinking the lower temps make the aluminum brittle. My damage occurred at 35°F

 

[Clubin]

I was put today -15c no breakages today. I’d agree cold doesn’t help though.

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

I was with @jondilly1974 and @MaddogMikeD it was a beautiful 60° today. My mind is blown about it as well I just don't know how you did that mike lol

 

[Hammer Down]

I was with @jondilly1974 and @MaddogMikeD it was a beautiful 60° today. My mind is blown about it as well I just don't know how you did that mike lol

Hope you guys got some footage?!

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

Hope you guys got some footage?!

I have about 3 hours of footage I still have to go thru and edit @jondilly1974 has way better gear then I do so I am hoping he got some good shots but everyone did really kick ass today. Lots of fun and lots of carnage. Dilly was sending everything to the moon lol RIP chassis x2?

 

[Hammer Down]

I have about 3 hours of footage I still have to go thru and edit @jondilly1974 has way better gear then I do so I am hoping he got some good shots but everyone did really kick ass today. Lots of fun and lots of carnage. Dilly was sending everything to the moon lol RIP chassis x2?

Wish I could have been there!! ?

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

Come on out lol

 

[jondilly1974]

So far one clip was corrupted but I should have hours of good footage to make a good little video. ?? The one I really wanted was the one that corrupted. ?

 

[3d-rc.myshopify.com]

I actually just went thru my videos. 2 out of 3 are good. I have nothing with the ramps in it. When my battery died it took the video with it???

 

[BigKid]

He has a long to a 6s

id avoid the aluminum rod ends. At least it will tear the rod end off instead of ripping the guts out of the shock.

Never thought of that. Its already shipped but I am sure I can pick up the stocks ones locally. I am going to do that. Thanks for the advice!