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Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:40 am
by jkranz
Hi everyone,

Despite high prices, I've managed to source a lot of parts for a few projects... however I'm having a hell fo a time trying to find ballstuds for a few vehicles. Is there any good sources for these out there (Currently building a T4, but also a few older models like an RC10T and a vintage Worlds). Thanks for any info!!

-J

Re: Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:49 am
by scr8p
Custom Works will probably be your best bet.

Re: Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:15 pm
by juicedcoupe
You are looking for 4.3mm studs.

Custom Works and Schumacher are the easiest to get. Lunsford makes some as well, but $$. Arrma makes a few. And older HPI ones can still be found. CRC makes some red aluminum ones as well.

Some of those use M3 threads instead of 4-40.

As said, Custom Works is probably your best bet. They have 4-40 threads, are available in different lengths, and look similar to the originals.

Re: Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:39 pm
by jkranz
Thanks guys! I assume these would do the trick?

https://www.customworksrc.com/product/hex-drive-ball-studs/

They don't actually list any dimensions it seems.

-J

Re: Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:33 pm
by juicedcoupe
They have short, long, and tall.

I usually buy short and long ones.

Re: Sourcing ball studs

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:20 am
by jkranz
juicedcoupe wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:33 pm They have short, long, and tall.

I usually buy short and long ones.
Thanks! Just what I was looking for! Order placed!

-J