Overview
The TLR Dual Steering Rod Ends and Pivot Balls for the 5ive T and 5ive B represent essential replacement and upgrade components for serious RC enthusiasts running Team Losi Racing vehicles. Whether you're a competitive racer, weekend basher, or experienced hobbyist building your next RC car UK setup, these precision-engineered steering components deliver the reliability and performance you need for consistent handling. As a critical part of your RC buggy or truggy's steering system, these rod ends and pivot balls ensure responsive control and maintain the exact geometry required for optimal performance on track or trail.
Team Losi Racing is renowned throughout the RC community for manufacturing components that meet the exacting standards of professional competitors and dedicated enthusiasts alike. These dual steering rod ends and pivot balls are no exception, offering the build quality and precision fit that TLR is recognised for worldwide. If you're maintaining your 5ive T or 5ive B, or upgrading your steering system for improved durability and performance, this is an authentic OEM component you can trust to deliver.
Available now at RC Model Shop, these genuine Team Losi Racing parts are in stock and ready to dispatch to customers across the UK. Whether you need them as replacement parts after intensive use or as preventative maintenance for your RC car, these steering components are fundamental to keeping your vehicle performing at its best.
Key Features
- OEM Team Losi Racing Part — This is the genuine original manufacturer component, ensuring perfect compatibility and fit with your 5ive T and 5ive B chassis without any fitting issues or compromises to steering geometry.
- Dual Steering Rod Ends — The package includes dual steering rod ends which are critical connection points between your steering linkage and front wheels, allowing you to maintain precision steering control and respond immediately to your transmitter inputs.
- Pivot Balls Included — Complete pivot ball assemblies are provided, enabling smooth rotational movement at steering joints and ensuring your steering response remains crisp and accurate throughout extended driving sessions.
- Chassis Parts Category — Classified as chassis components, these parts are fundamental structural elements of your steering system rather than wear items, making them critical for vehicle geometry and control.
- Compatible with 5ive T and 5ive B Models — These rod ends and pivot balls are specifically engineered to fit both the 5ive T and 5ive B platforms, allowing you to stock compatible spares for either vehicle or both if you run multiple TLR cars.
Technical Performance
The TLR Dual Steering Rod Ends and Pivot Balls represent precision engineering designed to withstand the demanding requirements of high-performance RC racing and bashing. Team Losi Racing has engineered these components to maintain exact steering geometry and response characteristics that the 5ive T and 5ive B platforms demand for competitive performance. The rod ends serve as the primary connection points between your steering servo linkage and front steering knuckles, transferring your control inputs directly to the wheels with minimal slack or deflection. The included pivot balls enable smooth, controlled articulation at critical steering joints, ensuring that your steering response remains consistent whether you're navigating tight corners at speed, crawling through technical terrain, or executing rapid directional changes during intense bashing sessions. These components are manufactured to OEM specifications using materials and processes selected for durability and consistent performance, making them suitable for both race and recreational use. Whether you're replacing worn steering components that have seen thousands of kilometres of use or upgrading your steering system preventatively, these genuine TLR parts deliver the precision and reliability that serious RC enthusiasts expect.
What's in the Box
- Dual steering rod ends
- Pivot balls
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these rod ends compatible with both 5ive T and 5ive B models? — Yes, these dual steering rod ends and pivot balls are engineered to fit both the Team Losi Racing 5ive T and 5ive B vehicles, making them a versatile choice for owners of either platform or those running multiple TLR cars.
- Why would I need replacement steering rod ends and pivot balls? — Steering components experience constant movement and forces during RC driving. Over time, after extensive use or heavy impacts, rod ends can develop play or wear, and pivot balls can become loose, causing your steering to feel sloppy or unresponsive. Replacing these components restores precision steering geometry and control.
- Will these parts improve my steering response? — If you're replacing worn components, yes — fresh rod ends and pivot balls eliminate play in the steering linkage, restoring the crisp, responsive steering feel your vehicle had when new. This is particularly noticeable if your current steering has developed any slop or inconsistency.
- Are these official Team Losi Racing parts? — Yes, these are genuine OEM components manufactured by Team Losi Racing, not aftermarket alternatives. This ensures perfect fit, compatibility, and performance with your 5ive T or 5ive B without any modification required.
- How often should I replace these components? — Replacement intervals depend on your driving intensity and maintenance routine. Competitive racers may replace them regularly as part of preventative maintenance, whilst casual drivers might only need replacements after visible wear or steering performance degradation becomes noticeable.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the TLR Dual Steering Rod Ends and Pivot Balls: 5ive T, 5ive B Z-TLR351008 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
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