The best pivot balls? - RC-Monster Forums

Zeta Phoenix · **The best pivot balls? -** 01.31.2009, 05:36 AM

I am building a GorillaMaxx G3r chassis using RPM arms. I am wondering what are the best Pivot balls to run. I am attempting to build as light (but still keep the wallet heavy

).

So far I have:
Traxxas Aluminum Pivot balls
Lunsford Titanium
UE Supermaxx Titanium

I need 6 Pivot balls as I am using the RPM Tru-Track rear arms; but everyone seems to sell in 4's or 8's

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I am looking at peoples opinions on which will be best for a basher truck that will still be light weight.

Thanks,

-Jon

JERRY2KONE · **Basically -** 01.31.2009, 05:58 AM

Basically if all you are doing is bashing, then the stock TRX steel pivot balls will work just fine for the most part. The aluminum balls are the lightest, and the titanium balls are lite and super strong, but they can all fail in big hits. If keeping the wallet full is the key, then just use the steel stock pivot balls and save your money for more important things like Brushless motors and high voltage ESC's and Lipos. If you are worried about failures, then buy two sets of the stock pivot balls at the lowest price possible and you will have spares. Easy, Peasey, nice and easy $$$

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George16 · 01.31.2009, 05:58 AM

I tried all three of those brands before on my supermaxxes, gmaxx and revo. They're all have UE titanium PB now.

By the way, welcome to the forum.

Zeta Phoenix · 06:03 AM

Thanks guys. I figured now would be the time to upgrade as I was building. Also I was assuming that some of the aftermarket balls might be smother and it would be a bad idea to put the "rougher" stock balls in the new RPM plastic carriers.

I already have A123's and am planing on running brushless with a CMM (Castle Mamba Monster).

-Jon

Semi Pro · 01.31.2009, 06:45 AM

i use the aluminum traxxas balls on my race revo, so far so good