1/12 steering linkages

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1/12 steering linkages

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Hi curious what is the way to go for a 12l steering set up, i like to use Associates blue 4-40 titanium rods, but what is the best way to hook them up too the axle arms.I bought some dubro heavy duty ball links and thay seem like they will have no room to put the wheel back on.Do not really like to put the piano wire back on this resto.

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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A 12i built period correct with modern parts could use DuBro 2-56 ball joints and threaded 2-56 rod or turnbuckles. It would be close to vintage, better than piano wire, and readily available.

DuBro 181 ball joint (need 4)
DuBro 2158 2-56 turnbuckle (discontinued but seems to be available online)

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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I was going thru some spare parts the other day, and I came across an Associated front steering linkage kit with 2-56 ball joints, let me look next week and find out the part number, maybe it's what you are looking for...

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Steve, good to see you made it over to the site! I want to see some of your builds as you picked up quite a few nice parts from me on epay :wink: Let me know if you want to run some time.

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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Thanks guys for the HELP, and as for you knucklebuster you should put a decal on the bomber10 buggy that says my name.As i see it i have been your sponsor for a couple of months, lol :lol: I think i will try 4-40 on the 12l i have some new stuff i found, i will have to open up the hole on each side to fit the ball stud. I will try this and post a pic soon. Yea right EPAY i wish i knew some pc programming so i can open my own site, seems like they charge you even when you get up to go take a leak. By the way goma speed racer must be the beat cartoon ever, nice avatar pal.

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Whaddaya mean "cartoon character"? I AM Speed Racer!

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Welcome aboard. We need more 1/12 guys!

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Almost forgot HAPPY EASTER fellow RC dudes, yes you do look alike.I use to carry plates on my z28 that said racerx1, somebody had racerx RATS.. :D

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Steve, that is hilarious! New sponsor MotoS :wink: Happy Easter, Chris

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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Before I completely hijack your thread, I will say that most 1/12 AE pan cars came with wire and collar linkage.

Your sponsorship certainly helped fund my transition to lipo. Thank YOU! :wink:
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Hey Chris i pretty much see thats the case, and that decal or whatever the heck that is? Is wayyy cooool lol hey i need your help since your close too me.I took a stock motor aprt to clean it , from an old buggy i picked up a few years ago.But i lost one of the fiber or some material type washer that goes od the shaft for the pinion.I guess it was a spacer, do you have any spares?? Or idea if its okay to live without it?Thanks pal plus i EXPECT PLENTY of trophies and victories for footing the bill.Hey Hendrick, Roush, Gibbs and Mclaren, Ferrari, RED BULL they demand results hahahaha :lol: that car is pretty nice.

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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Steve, pm your address. I should have shims.

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Re: 1/12 steering linkages

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I found the 1/12 steering linkage kit:
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Thanks Rooster, looks like they used 2-56 for sure, and the collars with thin wire. Thanks pal :D

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