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HPI Savage Tips, Mods, and Fixes
Rear Tie-Rod Ends Popping Off
This one doesn't cause any damage, generally, but it's annoying and there's never a good time to pop a tie rod end, whether you're racing or bashing.Over time, tie rod ends get stretched out due to the constant pivoting on the ball and the considerable loading put on them by jumping, landing, turning, and everything else. As they stretch, their grip on the ball loosens and the likelihood they'll part ways with said pivot ball becomes higher and higher as time goes on. You can't prevent this stretching, but you can create a situation where if they do pop off the ball, they'll still function until you get a chance to replace the rod end.
What to do? While attaching the rear tie rods to the bulkhead, simply install a washer between the screw head and the pivot ball before you install the screw. There's a washer on the upright ear, so why not at the bulkhead? It's easy, cheap, and very effective!
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