Where to get ball ends, tie rods, and cups (ends) for A stamp?

[RossinFL]

All, I have an a stamp rc10 that I am trying to restore to make a runner. It needs new tie rods, cups, and the ball ends. Where can I get this stuff? The car is going to be a runner so the parts don't need to be original production. I even thought about doing turnbuckles but those seem even more difficult to find. Thanks for any help!

[Lonestar]

All, I have an a stamp rc10 that I am trying to restore to make a runner. It needs new tie rods, cups, and the ball ends. Where can I get this stuff? The car is going to be a runner so the parts don't need to be original production. I even thought about doing turnbuckles but those seem even more difficult to find. Thanks for any help!

Hi there

re-re Ballcups #6279 have been discontinued but you can still find some laying around, just not at the big online shops anymore indeed: https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-rc10-white-ball-cup-14-asc6279/p264356

ballstuds are becoming scarce too, hence expensive but the schumachers are an almost like-for-like replacement even though they are in M3 rather than 4-40 (m3 is actually better, more grab if you ask me...) - more info here https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=44023&p=500421&hilit=ballstud#p500421

Turnbuckles: you can use threaded rod that you cut yourself, or buy single turnbuckles that fit every place in the car - many brands do them. If you want to remain all american, try https://lunsfordracing.com/collections/turnbuckles/rc10 (not sure this is for the classic or the team car with longer front arms, talk to them)

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Paul

[jcwrks]

RPM ballcups are still out there. You can get the other stuff from Facebook groups such as RC10 Vintage Chop Shop, RC10 Vintage Treasure Chest, etc.

[RossinFL]

Guys thanks for the info.my car is a short arm car. I had hoped to get everything from one place bt that doesn't seem like it is possible. Will the m3 threaded ball ends screw properly into the rc10 plastic parts? I see they come in different lengths - does anyone know which size/length I will need?

On a side note - parts are not easy to get now. I can't imagine what the situation will be like 5 years from now.

I really appreciate the help!

[Lonestar]

Guys thanks for the info.my car is a short arm car. I had hoped to get everything from one place bt that doesn't seem like it is possible. Will the m3 threaded ball ends screw properly into the rc10 plastic parts? I see they come in different lengths - does anyone know which size/length I will need?

On a side note - parts are not easy to get now. I can't imagine what the situation will be like 5 years from now.

I really appreciate the help!

have you downloaded an RC10 instruction manual? It will list the size of the parts, including turnbuckles and ballstuds so you know which to order


>> On a side note - parts are not easy to get now. I can't imagine what the situation will be like 5 years from now.

Well, it'll still be easier than 5 years ago

[RossinFL]

Guys thanks for the info.my car is a short arm car. I had hoped to get everything from one place bt that doesn't seem like it is possible. Will the m3 threaded ball ends screw properly into the rc10 plastic parts? I see they come in different lengths - does anyone know which size/length I will need?

On a side note - parts are not easy to get now. I can't imagine what the situation will be like 5 years from now.

I really appreciate the help!

have you downloaded an RC10 instruction manual? It will list the size of the parts, including turnbuckles and ballstuds so you know which to order


>> On a side note - parts are not easy to get now. I can't imagine what the situation will be like 5 years from now.

Well, it'll still be easier than 5 years ago

Actually no I haven't downloaded the manual. Do you have a link for that?

It must I've been really tough to find parts 5+ years ago!

[Tamlok]

https://www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/cars_and_trucks/

On the left side is a drop down to select discontinued models. Select the appropriate one and the following page will have a tab on the left for manuals. Download whatever you need.

[RossinFL]

Thank you very much!