I am building the SCX 10 III Rubicon JLU and I am having a tough time screwing the tie rod ends onto the links. Any suggestions that will make this process easier? I thought about drilling the inside a little but fear making the hole to large then the tie rod end will not fit snug.
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Screwing Tie Rod Ends Onto Links
- Thread starter Den72
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You can buy the correct size metric tap and tap the rod ends to make it easier. I've never done that.
I prefer to use a tool and just use pressure to force the rod end to start on the link threads. Buying something like this and putting it in a drill or electric screwdriver really makes rod assembly simpler. Hold the metal links with shock pliers.
Rod end link too something like this:
I prefer to use a tool and just use pressure to force the rod end to start on the link threads. Buying something like this and putting it in a drill or electric screwdriver really makes rod assembly simpler. Hold the metal links with shock pliers.
Rod end link too something like this:
89Industries
Quarry Creeper
SCX10iii uses turnbuckle style links. One end of the rod is normal right hand threaded, the other end is left hand threaded (ie reverse threaded so lefty tighty, righty loosey).
End of rod with the groove near the thread is normal Right Hand thread. Other end without groove is Left hand thread.
End of rod with the groove near the thread is normal Right Hand thread. Other end without groove is Left hand thread.
Very good point that I failed to mention!
Most crawler RC's have right-hand threads on both ends of the links, but some are the turnbuckle style that 89Industries mentioned. That is, one end of the link is right-hand thread and the other is left-hand thread. This allows you to turn the metal link and both rod ends will tighten or loosen at the same time making it easier to lengthen or shorten the link. Turnbuckles are what most race RC kits are equipped with.
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