ball ends....

[godale03]

Does anybody have a trick to getting rod ends off without tearing up the ball cups? There are times when I need to replace a part and I end up having to replace the rod end too which is a real pain in the butt for what should have been a 5 minute fix. Thanks!

Tom

 

[HPIguy]

You might could use a set of heli ball link pliers in reverse for that job.

 

[godale03]

You might could use a set of heli ball link pliers in reverse for that job.

Do you know if I could get those from Amain? I will have to check to see.

Tom

 

[slowngreen]

I've never ripped one with needle nose plyers, one tip on the ball one on the edge of the rod end and a little twist.

 

[robmob]

If the ball can be installed on the end using a hex driver, I drill a hole in the bottom of the ball cup large enough for the driver so I can simply unscrew the ball cup in place. I only did this on my touring cars an 18th scales though. Saves wearing out the ball cup which will get sloppy when they are removed and reinstalled too often.

 

[godale03]

Thanks guys. It is difficult for me to not deform the cup or break it completely. Guess I just need more practice.....or patience! Lol!