Screws are universal to every car.Every car have different links (turnbuckles) Like different lengths, different metals (aluminum, titanium, steel, plastic) Adjustable vs Fixed or non adjustable
There isn't really any part that is universal to every car, the only thing that could be universal are electronics.
Each car have different specs, sizes, ect.
Its always helpful to list the model, and see what is compatible with that model, or replacement parts.
I think links are measured by diameter or thickness. Not sure about the ball cups or rod ends.
Yea screws and ball studs sure, but links, not really. Yea I need to get some sleep. My brains been fuzzy all day.Screws are universal to every car.
I would go titanium if doing custom links. Strong and no rust.
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So is it better to get seperate turbuckles and seperate ball joint heads?Screws are universal to every car.
I would go titanium if doing custom links. Strong and no rust.
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Not necessarily.
If you do a Google for "m2.5 link end" you will find what you need. The dedignation refers to the hole size through the ball. You can get them on Amazon or ebay as well. All the major hobby shops should carry them as well. The 3mm hole in the link side will fit a 3mm rod. How are you coming up with 2.8mm?
Measured the rod thread with a caliper 5 times. Said 2.8 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That's not uncommon for a 3mm rod to measure a little small. Did you measure the threads or the rod?
The rod thread.
If you don't have a set of calipers, they come in very handy in this hobby. If it were me, I'd grab a halfway decent set. Make sure they're metal, and at least IP54 grade. A lot of the cheap Chinese ones in the $30 price range on Amazon should be fine, just look at the reviews. If anyone says they use them and are a machinist, chances are they are ok. And you will see reviews like that on many of them. Granted, they won't be Starrett or Mitutoyo quality, but they'll do. If you need to know how to use them... I made this for people who've never used calipers.
If the link hole fits a 3mm rod, does that mean the ball hole is automatically 2.5mm?
Typically, the link hole and the ball hole fit the same size screw. But if you get m2.5 link ends and the hole is also 2.5mm, you can always drill it out if they're plastic, but I can screw an m3 rod into m2.5 plastic ends. It just takes some force. Just make sure to drill it undersize to give the threads some purchase.
I'd order some M2.5 just in case.
