Rod End Alternative?

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 11:09 AM

My rear turnbuckle got yanked from the rod end (which I assume is now stripped). Is there a good aftermarket option, or should I stick with stock?

While my wallet's open...what else should I upgrade in this general area?

Thanks guys!

**Kyleb** · 02-17-2013 11:17 AM

Rpm makes extended rod ends

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Kyleb

Rpm makes extended rod ends

Extended, meaning "less likely to strip?"

Thanks...

**Oldblue72** · 02-17-2013 11:52 AM

Rpm true trac kit for the rear completely gets rid of that tie rod

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Oldblue72

Rpm true trac kit for the rear completely gets rid of that tie rod

Pros and cons? Difficulty of install? (I have the mechanical aptitude of a walnut

)

**Oldblue72** · 02-17-2013 12:07 PM

Just as easy as changing the rear arms out. If you have never done that its still not to bad. Maybe 30 minutes

**EMAXXBRUSHLESS** · 02-17-2013 12:09 PM

pros, The tru trac is simple to install. Keeps rear tires in alignment. Eliminates the rear tie rod. Cons, none I can think of.
Rpm makes longer rod ends, I have them on the front of mine so theres no threads showing to get all the grip possible.

**RC-Fan** · 02-17-2013 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Oldblue72

Rpm true trac kit for the rear completely gets rid of that tie rod

+ 1, you don't have to adjust toe in anymore,

, bigger bearings, beefier carrier.

**Oldblue72** · 02-17-2013 12:15 PM

And as far as I know only pros

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 12:50 PM

Sounds like a plan to me. Thanks guys!

**EMAXXBRUSHLESS** · 02-17-2013 12:58 PM

Dont pay more than you need to. they have them in blue too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-True-Tra...item2c6c63f3b5

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by EMAXXBRUSHLESS

Dont pay more than you need to. they have them in blue too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-True-Tra...item2c6c63f3b5

LOL! I'll definitely buy from eBay. Every time I'm about to order direct from some company, EMAXXBRUSHLESS swoops down from the sky and saves the day! While I'm at it, I think I'll replace the fronts too...

As for the front A-arms: are these the ones I need?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-R-C-Prod...item2ec66b8547

**50togo** · 02-17-2013 02:06 PM

Yes those will work

**EMAXXBRUSHLESS** · 02-17-2013 02:11 PM

yep, those are the ones. Free shipping

**zippogeek** · 02-17-2013 02:15 PM

Thanks...I'm getting less bad at this.

**mike-susieq1** · 02-17-2013 04:55 PM

i noticed another thing with the RPM true track for the rear is it takes out the need for the pillow ball as well right? or does the rear not have the pillow ball stock? Havent seen my maxx in a while now lol

**EMAXXBRUSHLESS** · 02-17-2013 05:32 PM

The tru trac eliminates the bottom pillow ball. not the top.

**Mugs** · 02-17-2013 05:34 PM

From memory, you still have upper pillow ball with the tru tracs (which does not come supplied with so you have to use an old one).

**mike-susieq1** · 02-17-2013 05:44 PM

you would have thought it would come with a pillow ball does it come with the hinge pins? lol.

**Mugs** · 02-17-2013 06:23 PM

Thankfully they supply at least that.

**50togo** · 02-17-2013 07:13 PM

They way I looked at it with the tru track you end up with a couple spare pillow balls!

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