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ZippyBasher · 06:11 PM

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Thank You for the Idea of 1/8 ends; Good Idea!

Well for an Update, I bought:

Ball End Plastic Rear Upper Arm (OFN40065) X2 So I have some spares

Ball, 7mm: 9.5, MBX (OFN36850)

Ti Turbuckle 5mmx90mm (LNS1590) X2

Total Cost Was $26.00

My Dad has an LX-1e and the rear upper arms are 7mm ball ends with 3mm holes that are Extremely beefy. So I measured what I needed and ordered the best I could get: Ti turnbuckles.

Well they were so big that they took a bit of modding to get to fit right. I had some 3mm 7075 pieces laying around and used them to make a great little mount for them.

After a few Beers and a dremel bit or two later I think they look GREAT. I was going to take pics along the way but the Gf is gone witht the camera. I am off tomorow and will get a some pics for you all.

The Turnbuckles are beefy and SUPER Lightweight. gotta love Ti. and the BALL ENDS Are about 300% larger than the upgraded Revo ball ends. HAHA SICK! Will update you guys tomorrow with pics...

The Dual Toe Links did not bind, but dramatically changed the geometry of the rear suspension when compressed. I did not like that.

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ZippyBasher 8th scale Stunt-Driver/Mechanic Offline Posts: 441 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal	05.29.2010, 03:06 AM JTH Thank You for the Idea of 1/8 ends; Good Idea! Well for an Update, I bought: Ball End Plastic Rear Upper Arm (OFN40065) X2 So I have some spares Ball, 7mm: 9.5, MBX (OFN36850) Ti Turbuckle 5mmx90mm (LNS1590) X2 Total Cost Was $26.00 My Dad has an LX-1e and the rear upper arms are 7mm ball ends with 3mm holes that are Extremely beefy. So I measured what I needed and ordered the best I could get: Ti turnbuckles. Well they were so big that they took a bit of modding to get to fit right. I had some 3mm 7075 pieces laying around and used them to make a great little mount for them. After a few Beers and a dremel bit or two later I think they look GREAT. I was going to take pics along the way but the Gf is gone witht the camera. I am off tomorow and will get a some pics for you all. The Turnbuckles are beefy and SUPER Lightweight. gotta love Ti. and the BALL ENDS Are about 300% larger than the upgraded Revo ball ends. HAHA SICK! Will update you guys tomorrow with pics... The Dual Toe Links did not bind, but dramatically changed the geometry of the rear suspension when compressed. I did not like that. Maxx - FLM, MMM, CD Med.36x706s Raja - FLM Ext. MM, 1512, 4s SC8ight - MMM, 1520, 6s D8T - MMM 1717 6s My OVERPOWERED Rides "CLICK" Like Playing Cards? Cut-Throat Rummy "CLICK" Last edited by ZippyBasher; 05.29.2010 at 06:11 PM.