Fireteam Steering toe-links - i need an upgrade.

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Nope, not happening, its too hard.

I have another idea, i will get the same size screw, either socket or hex, drive it in there with an electric drill amd form the threads

Uhm...
I wouldn't advise that!

Keep in my the threads on one end of the turnbuckle rod is REVERSED, so if you Power drive a regular size screw into the new plastic ends..
You are going to produce Weakened Cross-threaded ball cups (for one side of the rod ends)! 🙀🧐😭
 
Nope, not happening, its too hard.

I have another idea, i will get the same size screw, either socket or hex, drive it in there with an electric drill and form the threads. Remove it and then install the turnbuckle.

However i need to make sure the rotation is correct so that they can be adjusted while installed
I just did the exact same p/ns 2 weeks ago. It'll go by hand. Gotta really push & turn

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The pieces with the flanges go on the inside, on the Ackerman bar.

The four straight identical ones are for the rear camber
Ok, it doesn't show it on the exploded view.

So it should be installed like the photo below?

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Nope, not happening, its too hard.

I have another idea, i will get the same size screw, either socket or hex, drive it in there with an electric drill and form the threads. Remove it and then install the turnbuckle.

However i need to make sure the rotation is correct so that they can be adjusted while installed
That won't work unless you find a reverse thread bolt for the other end. I always use the pliers to hold the rod and get the end started by hand. After its started and straight use a lever (like a screwdriver) and thread it all the way through.
 
That won't work unless you find a reverse thread bolt for the other end. I always use the pliers to hold the rod and get the end started by hand. After its started and straight use a lever (like a screwdriver) and thread it all the way through.
Yes i see you are right, i will give it another try.
 
Also, make sure the new rods are going in the same direction. The middle part has indicators. Less important but it makes it easier to work on later.
 
Well, there is definitely something wrong with the threads on one side of one of the turnbuckles. I cant get it to screw.

I have already made the threads on the remaining ball cup using the other turnbuckle and then tried to screw it on the one with the issue but still it wont work.

All other three sides worked just fine on the first go.


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Well, there is definitely something wrong with the threads on one side of one of the turnbuckles. I cant get it to screw.

I have already made the threads on the remaining ball cup using the other turnbuckle and then tried to screw it on the one with the issue but still it wont work.

All other three sides worked just fine on the first go.


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don't forget one side is reverse thread so screw it on the other way I'm sure you no this :) just saying happy new year by the way (y)
 
Interesting, I see the new V6 rod ends. So they are compatible with older models? Very cool!
 
I just broke another one, somethings definitely wrong here.

Its obvious that the weak point is where the turnbuckle ends.

All this started happening after i tighten my servo saver spring. Also its a bit colder now, but they way i break them its a bit odd.

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They break because they can't pop off. I noticed this when I had swapped over to the never pop balls on my Outcast I kept breaking the rod ends or the damn turnbuckles themselves. I swapped back to the old style balls and haven't had an issue since. I'll have to find the part number.
 
Yes im aware but the damn thing wont screw, happy new year
It's a pain to get to start, but it will go. It's LH, the last one you have to go. Lots of pressure & twist. You'll get it.
 
They break because they can't pop off. I noticed this when I had swapped over to the never pop balls on my Outcast I kept breaking the rod ends or the damn turnbuckles themselves. I swapped back to the old style balls and haven't had an issue since. I'll have to find the part number.
Do you know much about the new part number shown in this thread?
 
Do you know much about the new part number shown in this thread?
The new rod ends? I haven't had a chance to use them yet no. I do know they use the same size balls.

Speaking of balls these are the old style balls that allow the rods to pop off the steering instead of breaking https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/product/ball-3x8x12.5mm-2/ARAC3045.html just remember they can only pop off so many times before the rod ends will need to be replaced as eventually they won't want to stay on anymore.
 
Is their any mistake in the rotation direction? Shown in the photo?

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