Typhon Shock Rod Ends

[Elhish]

Hey there, this is the 2nd time I broken shock rod of my typhon 6s and was planing to order couple of new ones soon, but before I do wanted to check if there is an upgrade ones out there and will fit arrma shocks?.

 

[Exc3l]

Your droop screws are not adjusted properly. That's why you're breaking them!

 

[SentFlying]

Nero HD and tekno pivot balls FTW.

Btw. Anyone is just guessing as they don't know your setup... ??Like your extra aluminum goodies. Did you jump high and land wrong? Stock rod ends suck as they are thin.

Forum used to be a place where everyone could contribute. Not just a select few...

 

[SrC]

This^^^, @Exc3l speaks the truth.

If droop is excessive, the shocks rod ends and even the pistons will break. Less droop will prevent the shocks from extreme extension, or the rod ends/ pistons will break. I always check my shocks for proper function if I break a rod end, sometimes the piston also cracks. You cant visibly see it though inside within the shock itself. Droop needs to be setup with ALL new 6S rigs out the box.
That's why the majority of rod end breakage occurs out the box when new IMHO.

FWIW, I use Tekno rod ends and spring retainers, when my shock rod ends do ends break. Stock rod ends can still break despite correct droop at times, especially if you enjoy 20 Ft. cart wheels....when you bash.

 

[Elhish]

Your droop screws are not adjusted properly. That's why you're breaking them!

Haven't touched them since I bought the car month ago. I'll check them out. Thanks

 

[SrC]

Chassis setup is important out the box with any RTR, Always check it. Every RTR is like that, not just Arrma rigs.
You can learn as you go, fine. Learning from mistakes is ok as long as you don't repeat the mistakes over and over.

 

[Elhish]

This^^^, @Exc3l speaks the truth.

If droop is excessive, the shocks rod ends and even the pistons will break. Less droop will prevent the shocks from extreme extension, or the rod ends/ pistons will break. I always check my shocks for proper function if I break a rod end, sometimes the piston also cracks. You cant visibly see it though inside within the shock itself. Droop needs to be setup with ALL new 6S rigs out the box.
That's why the majority of rod end breakage occurs out the box when new IMHO.

FWIW, I use Tekno rod ends and spring retainers, when my shock rod ends do ends break. Stock rod ends can still break despite correct droop at times, especially if you enjoy 20 Ft. cart wheels....when you bash.

Yeah I guess that's a bad decision to unbox and throw batteries on it and go for bashing lol. I'm impressed though that the car did well on high jumps with small damage.

Care to link which tekno rod ends should I get and spring retainers? Thanks

Nero HD and tekno pivot balls FTW.

Btw. Anyone is just guessing as they don't know your setup... ??Like your extra aluminum goodies. Did you jump high and land wrong? Stock rod ends suck as they are thin.

Forum used to be a place where everyone could contribute. Not just a select few...

True ?, well it's out of the box and straight into the air ?

 

[SrC]

Amazon.com: TEKNO RC LLC Locking Shock Rod Ends and Spring Perch Set (16mm), TKR6140B: Toys & Games

also the balls:

Amazon.com: TEKNO RC LLC Pivot Ball 6.8mm Sway Bar Shock End EB4 (4), TKR5049A: Toys & Games

 

[Elhish]

Amazon.com: TEKNO RC LLC Locking Shock Rod Ends and Spring Perch Set (16mm), TKR6140B: Toys & Games

also the balls:

Amazon.com: TEKNO RC LLC Pivot Ball 6.8mm Sway Bar Shock End EB4 (4), TKR5049A: Toys & Games

Thanks

 

[SrC]

You don't need the balls , the stock is supposed to fit according to others here on AF. Skip them. I have a Tekno MT, and just had the balls lying around.