part names

[RobH]

If had built my car from a kit, I would know the name of each part on it. Since it was pre-built, I have no clue what each part is called. Whats an "A-arm"? For example. I don't need a glossary. I need a diagram with some car (any car) on it that names each part. My son broke a piece of his steering and I have no clue what the piece called.

"Hi. Yeah. I need one of them plastic thingies that is connected to one of them metal thingies, You know the thingy that turns the wheel. You turn the metal thingy to adjust the toe-in thingy. My plastic thingy is broke."

I'd rather not call my LHS and try to explain what it is.

-rob

 

[FastEddy]

Most of the manufacturers websites have a breakdown of each RC.
Each part will have a number and a corresponding description.

See what you can find.

 

[Easy-MAXX]

look at the exploded views you have in your manual , look at different parts and using the number beside the parts and then see the the description given for the part number.

 

[RaCinJason399]

tie rod is the metal piece and tie rod end is the plastic part with the whole in it...

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

What vehicle is this for?

 

[kwong2001]

Check the instructions that came with the car. I'm not sure about all manufacturers but I know that the manual will tell you the part number along with the name of the part.

 

[SilentHunterKellen]

I believe you can go to the website of the manufacturer and they have blown up product pritable sheets. You can probably find one and print it out to use whenever. Good Luck-
[move]-Kellen[/move]

 

[RobH]

Çh®i§tiªñ, it's an old Traxxas Nitro Hawk. Traxxas website doesn't even admit they ever made it. I think I'm going to have to take the plung and consult the traxxas boards. :dumb:

jason, thanks. Now, I know it's called a "tie rod end". I found out this morning each tie rod as two different tie rod ends. One has left hand threads and one has right hand threads. My LHS sells traxxas parts. I know I can get something to fix it, even if I have to buy a whole new tie rod assembly.

:EDIT:

whoops I found the exploded view of my ST. Thanks guys.

-rob

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

is it this?
steering part

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

When you put the rods on, make sure they are all oriented the same way. In other words, when you adjust them by turning them towards the front they should all pull the tires in. If you turn them towards the back of the truck they should push the tires out. If you establish this when you install them it will make for quicker adjustments while you are out. Having all 4 of them mixed up just gets confusing.... Just a tip for ya'

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

also for $5
manual :beer: