RPM Heavy Duty 4-40 Rod Ends (Blue) (12)
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Reviews4.4 · 7 reviews
Not happy, had them pop off on 2 A-mains for Australian nationals. Checked all possible causes, none found. Replaced with same (brand new) and with brand new titanium ball studs...still happened. A team mate gave me some ivory white rod ends...these ones held on and i finished the 3rd A-main final.
Love them ,got them in blue ,yellow and purple for my 3 -SC10.2's .this is how I identify them on my transmitter. When new they are hard to adjust with out them popping off . I only wish they came pre threaded for easier installation. I believe since it's so hard to thread it on that it makes them nearly impossible to strip out ! I won't use any other brand !
Purchased these after I had my stock turnbuckles coming out of the rod ends. I also purchased the titanium turnbuckles at the same time. I have not had a problem since upgrading. Almost lost a dog bone on the track from the stock ones falling off so much. Definitely a great purchase if you are having the same problems I was!
These are really good!!! Had these on my rc10t4.1 for 1 1/2 years. No problems. I would highly recommend this product and if the break just take your receipt and send them back and you can get a new pair. RPM has a lifetime warranty
these are just beast! Ive had the stock ones rip right off time and time again. Also the stock ones lose their thread easy I think. IMO these are the way to go and their really cheap so why not?
Reviewers generally rate these RPM heavy duty 4-40 rod ends highly, with most reporting that they held up better than stock rod ends and stayed secure after switching over. Several reviewers mention the rod ends being used with titanium turnbuckles or ball studs. One reviewer reported the rod ends popping off during A-main races despite replacing them and checking other parts, and switched to a different brand to finish. Other points raised include being hard to thread on when new, a preference for pre-threaded ends, and the option of trimming the long shank ball cups. One reviewer found the blue colour tacky and the ends slightly overkill. Reviews are mixed on the overall experience but mostly positive.
- + Holds up better than stock rod ends
- + Stays secure after upgrading
- + Cheap relative to alternatives
- + Long shank ball cups can be shortened
- − Hard to thread on when new
- − Popped off for one reviewer during A-mains
- − Not pre-threaded
- − Colour considered tacky by one reviewer