Where to find M8 rod end?

[dure16]

I broke a steering link rod end on the DBXLE 2.0. Just the plastic piece.

Paying $60 for a full set of turnbuckles/rod ends from Losi seems like a waste but googling other options is getting me nowhere.

There has to be some cheap M8 rod ends out there somewhere right? 8mm rod, 10mm ball socket.

 

[Niz55]

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/pivot-balls-and-rod-ends-12-mtxl-dbxl-e-dbxl-2.0/LOS254031.html

I believe the kits comes with 37mm and 35mm if I remember correctly.

Amazon also has them free shipping if you are prime.

 

[@9G]

You can try these also. McMaster-Carr is great for all sorts of parts that you can sub for stock or just upgrade. They ship fast also.
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/r...ment~metric/rod-ends-1~/shank-thread-size~m8/

 

[332_RC]

I was gonna say McMaster Carr. Can get male or female ends.

 

[KnowAir]

What about Arrma 8s? The exb steer links are 7mm, rod ends should fit. Not sure about the pivot ball diameter though. The rear camber link on them is 8mm diameter..
https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/product/composite-ball-cup-set/ARA330744.html

I must say, I'm not a fan of how Losi lumps things together.. I need a single shock piston for my Lasernut..but they only sell a kit for $20. I know, $20 isn't breaking the bank but.. what's most strange though, the kit contains plastic spacers for spring preload adjustment, yet the tenacity shock bodies are threaded?

 

[dure16]

What about Arrma 8s? The exb steer links are 7mm, rod ends should fit. Not sure about the pivot ball diameter though. The rear camber link on them is 8mm diameter..

Thanks. Yeah I had the same thought and actually ordered a set, but no go. The 8mm rear link uses a smaller ball than 10mm.

 

[Mike'sGN-Kraton]

You need a couple? PM me your address...Mike

 

[KnowAir]

Thanks. Yeah I had the same thought and actually ordered a set, but no go. The 8mm rear link uses a smaller ball than 10mm.

Grr.. that stinks. Well, ya could buy the Arrma pivot balls I suppose?

 

[KnowAir]

I can't find actual specs on the 5ive T parts but the rod ends look shorter..

 

[dure16]

I can't find actual specs on the 5ive T parts but the rod ends look shorter..

I can’t believe how hard it is to find online specs for these cars. I checked Primal, Rovan, Losi, Arrma, MCD, etc. and none of them provide clear specs on turnbuckle, rod end, or ball sizing. Super frustrating.

 

[KnowAir]

I can’t believe how hard it is to find online specs for these cars. I checked Primal, Rovan, Losi, Arrma, MCD, etc. and none of them provide clear specs on turnbuckle, rod, or ball sizing. Super frustrating.

I hear that! I would like to believe Losi would use the same size acrossed the 1/5 scale lineup but..
I'm tryin bro!!
Weird.. I'm looking at shoppable exploded view on Losi.com..the 5ive lists the parts individually, but DBXL is grouped. I'd think the rod length may very well be different, IDK. No 1/5 Losi experience myself. But yeah, clicking p/n on the DBXL exploded view brings up the wrong part on alot of stuff..

 

[KnowAir]

Have a look here..
https://www.largescaleforums.com/threads/turnbuckle-ends.24848/#