Brand new Traxxas 9042X EHD pin issue.

[biggman100]

Has anyone else had the end of the threaded rod snap off while installing it? I bought the TRA9042X kit for my Fiesta Rally 4X4, and, while installing the rear lower threaded pin, the threaded end snapped off before it was even tight, and, yet somehow they are supposed to be heavy duty.

 

[Ramp addict]

I've broken one while trying to pull the pin out but never during installation.

 

[Chubaka]

Has anyone else had the end of the threaded rod snap off while installing it? I bought the TRA9042X kit for my Fiesta Rally 4X4, and, while installing the rear lower threaded pin, the threaded end snapped off before it was even tight, and, yet somehow they are supposed to be heavy duty.

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Either you used an impact or they have gone chinesium. Thats complete crap. I know strc has the same design in hardened.

 

[biggman100]

Either you used an impact or they have gone chinesium. Thats complete crap. I know strc has the same design in hardened.

I always do everything by hand. I know some people use the small cordless screwdrivers, but I'm afraid I would just screw something up, so I would rather not use them.

I've broken one while trying to pull the pin out but never during installation.

I've installed this same kit on a few trucks, and this is the first time I have had one break.

 

[RustyUs]

Either you used an impact or they have gone chinesium. Thats complete crap. I know strc has the same design in hardened.

Those are hardened...

What is a bad batch?