Pillow/Pivot balls?

[Conrad]

Years ago on my Lazer ZXR the car had pillow/pivot balls instead of ball studs, these came in two different sizes, one for 2.6mm screws and one for 3mm. I need two pillow/pivot balls for 3mm screws.

I have plenty of 2.6mm balls and ends for the them but none of the 3mm, i cant remember if the 3.0mm balls fit in the same ends or did they have larger ends as well? Had a look on the usual retailer sites but not much luck unless someone can specify a kit that still uses them or has some spare. Thanks!

[Conrad]

Bump, no one?

[RichB]

Hi Conrad, the kyosho 2.6mm and 3mm balls have the same O.D. and fit the same rod ends (LA43's). The part number for the 3mm balls is OT32 (OT = optima part), they come up occasionally on ebay (vintage_tamiyashop for one), and are also available here: http://www.tamiyaparts.co.uk/tamiyaparts/tpx/kyosho.htm, I've ordered from them a couple of times and it's worked so far.
Hope this helps, Richard.