HD Ball links

[Marc0]

Just received it today !

[kabilay]

Is this the set we are talking about?

[JohnM]

Yes.

[paulc]

What are the long ones for ?

[Nick]

there on the new 2wd at the rear

[captainlip]

So you get enough to do the car twice or am I mistaken?

[Hulk]

Originally Posted by paulc

What are the long ones for ?

The long ones are also used on the DEX410 when using the outside hole on the hub.

The angled link gives more clearence between the wheel and ball joint, allowing you to have maximum droop without the wheel rubbing.

[Big G]

Originally Posted by captainlip

So you get enough to do the car twice or am I mistaken?

no you get enough to do 1 car and have a few left over.

You also get loads of spare ones for the ARB/Steering links as well as spare shock eyelets

[simoncrabb]

The packs we received all have 2 trees - enough to do one complete car. We've still got some in stock, selling well.

[jimmy]

The angled links can be used on the rear with SHORT turnbuckles like the ones from the anti-roll bar kit. They clear the wheels properly when used on the outside hole like Craig says. But you don't have to use them - I did because they look cool

[Stretch]

Do they screw on without splitting, or is it still necessary to use a tap before trying to assemble them?

[jimmy]

They screw on fine - I didn't have any problems and didn't use grease this time - BUT my turnbuckles might have still been very slightly greasy from the previous install, I'm not sure. I didn't have any issues with the links popping off whilst assembling anyway.
I'll try them this weekend at Southport national.

[RC John]

Is the new plastic material considerably harder than the old ones?

[wacattack]

I didnt realise it was possible to talk so much about ball joints

[Big G]

No splits while installing them. The new rear link needs a much shorter turn buckle than previous. I used the arb ones which were perfect. No slop/play in the links like the original ones had. A very good purchase!

[captainlip]

i went to order mine last night from JE they had 3 sets in on wednesday and all sold out already

[AfroP]

Fitted all mine last night after having them waiting on my desk for a week

[jkclifford]

Definay do take out some of the slop.

I bought 2 packs so should be entitled to a refund then!!!

[jkclifford]

whilst on the subject. The inner balljoint on the track rod, binds on full suspenion travel. And have noticed with heavy front landings the track rod pops off. To sort this I filled part of the steering rack, and part of the ball cup, where the flange on the ball touches it. The definatly eases the full travel bind. Hope this makes sence.

[Big G]

Originally Posted by captainlip

i went to order mine last night from JE they had 3 sets in on wednesday and all sold out already

My bad lol. I took one pack