threaded bar 3mm?

[lentner3]

OK I need some threaded bar for my DT02 shock tower brace and wasn't sure what size it needed to be. I'm guessing 3mm (M3 size). All The ball cups/rod ends I have are from various tamiya kits and all seem the same size some ally most plastic but in different lengths. Length isn't an issue as I will buy some longer rods and cut them to size. I want to also use it to make up custom turnbuckles tie rods, servo steering assemblys and other braces etc. and it just seems like a useful thing to have in my box. So I guess my question is what size do I need as a multi purpose or do I need several sizes? I could probably do with a few more of the brass ball joints too.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance

[Zac_F83]

I used RC4WD M3x20mm grub screws and a 20mm-24mm long threaded rod - rod ends are 3Racing from Stella-

[30YrsL8r]

I got "5 x 1M M3 A2 STAINLESS STEEL THREADED BAR ROD WITH 10 NUTS AND 10 WASHERS" for £9.99, delivered, off ebay and used it to make up steering rods with standard rod ends:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=71175#entry509849

[mr crispy]

3mm sounds like it'll be most useful to you, make sure it's steel though if you intend to bend it. I picked up some cheaper stuff from a local DIY store and it turn out to be aluminium. It's fine for straight sections but if you try to bend it, it'll weaken and snap easily.