Removing rod ends. How many times?

[skom25]

Hi,

I read somewhere, that every time rod end is removed from ball connector, it gets bit looser. Is it true?

Rod end are quite cheap, so it is not an issue at the end. However, it is bit different with shock mounts.

 

[chris.alex]

In my experience, the greater wear is caused by dust and sand. Frequent assembly and disassembly can of course also damage the rod ends. I have switched to using hex ball heads on at least one side, especially on the dampers. This makes it easier to remove the dampers.

[skom25]

I did the same, but need to remove connectors from bottom shock mounts. I found that rear arms in TT-02 are so soft, that I need to use longer version of Hard Hex connectors 🙄

[markbt73]

The standard Tamiya 5mm black ones, as well as CVA shock ends, are pretty stout. I've unsnapped and re-snapped them lots of times, and they hold up. What they don't like is being unscrewed and re-screwed onto the rods too many times.

The little 4mm white ones, Hornet/Frog steering etc, wear out much quicker. You can only undo them half a dozen times or so before they start feeling weak when you pop them on.