replacement turnbuckles
11-09-2005, 08:59 AM
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replacement turnbuckles
Its time to replace the turnbuckles on my LSt,and I want to know what everyone else uses.I know lunsford's TI ones are nice, but what else is out there?
Thanks for the onfo,
DanD
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Thanks for the onfo,
DanD
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11-09-2005, 09:21 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
Yes, get the Lunsford
There is no others out there
Have had a problem since upgrading, was breaking 1 per race weekend before. Now I just breal the screws that hold them in, which is still a PITA.
There is no others out there Have had a problem since upgrading, was breaking 1 per race weekend before. Now I just breal the screws that hold them in, which is still a PITA.
11-09-2005, 09:44 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
Sounds to me like you need to use some [link=http://www.hexcrews.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=612] HexHeads Hexscrews[/link]. I've never broken a screw and I use these.
11-09-2005, 09:45 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
I have the Lunsford ones also and the are terrific. But If you want a low cost option I have used this company before and their parts are very high quality.
[link=http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TEAM-LOSI-LST-BULLET-PROOF-TITANIUM-TURNBUCKLE-SET_W0QQitemZ6012307035QQcategoryZ44028QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem]TEAM BLUESTAR[/link]
Plus these are titanium and guaranteed for life. I use a lot of Team Bluestar parts. They are high quality and very reasonable.
[link=http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TEAM-LOSI-LST-BULLET-PROOF-TITANIUM-TURNBUCKLE-SET_W0QQitemZ6012307035QQcategoryZ44028QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem]TEAM BLUESTAR[/link]
Plus these are titanium and guaranteed for life. I use a lot of Team Bluestar parts. They are high quality and very reasonable.
11-09-2005, 10:01 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
2DMAX, I bought the RCScrewz set, are the ones you mentioned better? These stupid things always seem to break in the main, and on the inside rear, so it maes you take half the truck apart to change. I hate these thinks so much, I can't wait until I can upgrade to the LST2 rear arms without turnbucles, this is the single most thing I break (the screw, not the turnbuckle). I asked the LHS about better screws and they claimed there were none[:@]
11-09-2005, 10:07 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
RCScrews are soft and weak, but won't rust. Hexscrews actually advertises their Rockwell Hardness (43) and Tensile strength (177,000 psi), I could not find this info on RCScrews site..... I've been using them since my Tmaxx (nightmare) days with excellent results.
11-09-2005, 10:15 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
No, it's to the kit I use. I will try the new Armor versions soon though, I can't imagine them getting any better!!
I've taken to ordering bags of 100 for the common sizes..
I've taken to ordering bags of 100 for the common sizes..
11-09-2005, 10:22 AM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
I didn't see the Armor Plated version for the LST[
] Only Mini-T. Did you break any prior to using them? I am ordering either way, not too fun when something stupid like that puts you out of races.
] Only Mini-T. Did you break any prior to using them? I am ordering either way, not too fun when something stupid like that puts you out of races.
11-09-2005, 10:29 AM
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They don't appear to take PayPal
I doubt my LHS can get them as they can't even figure out how to get Nova parts[&o] You know of a store that sells them that accepts PayPal?
I doubt my LHS can get them as they can't even figure out how to get Nova parts[&o] You know of a store that sells them that accepts PayPal?
11-09-2005, 06:40 PM
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RE: replacement turnbuckles
I have the hexheds. Yesterday I was putting back on a turnbuckle and I think I broke the screw. Is there a relacement in the HexHeads?
