Overview
The RC4WD M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod End (20x) Z-S0403 is an essential spare parts pack for RC enthusiasts and serious scale modellers in the UK who demand reliability and durability in their suspension and linkage setups. Whether you're building a custom RC crawler, maintaining a competition-grade scale truck, or simply need replacement parts for your existing RC car UK collection, these M3 rod ends represent a significant upgrade in material science and engineering. RC4WD has developed these components using their latest advanced plastic compound formula, delivering improved holding power and enhanced durability compared with previous generations of rod ends.
This pack of twenty M3 plastic rod ends provides exceptional value for money, offering plenty of spares to keep your RC projects running smoothly across multiple vehicles or to maintain stock as you invest in new suspension designs. Whether you're a beginner exploring the world of RC car modifications or a seasoned competitor fine-tuning your ready to run RC setup, having quality rod ends on hand is essential. The 20mm overall length makes these versatile components suitable for a variety of linkage and suspension applications across different RC vehicle types and scales.
RC4WD is renowned across the UK RC community for producing precision-engineered spare parts that meet the exacting standards of scale RC builders and enthusiasts. The M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod End exemplifies this commitment to quality, combining advanced material technology with practical design to deliver components you can rely on for consistent performance.
Key Features
- Advanced Plastic Compound Material — Manufactured using RC4WD's latest advanced plastic compound formula, these rod ends deliver significantly improved durability compared with previous plastic materials, ensuring they withstand the demands of off-road RC driving and suspension articulation without wearing or becoming loose over time.
- Improved Holding Power — The enhanced material formulation provides superior gripping strength at the connection point, meaning your linkages and suspension components stay securely fastened, reducing the need for frequent re-tightening and maintaining precise suspension geometry throughout your RC driving sessions.
- M3 Thread Size — The M3 metric thread specification makes these rod ends compatible with a vast range of RC vehicles and suspension designs, from scale crawlers to rock bouncers, allowing you to standardise your spare parts inventory across multiple RC projects.
- Practical 20mm Length — With an overall length of approximately 20mm (0.783 inches), these rod ends are proportioned to suit a wide range of linkage and suspension configurations, making them suitable for both short-throw and extended suspension stroke applications depending on your specific RC setup.
- Bulk Pack of 20 — This convenient pack includes twenty rod ends, providing excellent value and ensuring you have plenty of spare components on hand for maintenance, repairs, or building multiple linkage systems without running short.
- Genuine RC4WD Quality — As an authorised RC4WD retailer, RC Model Shop supplies only genuine RC4WD components manufactured to the brand's exacting quality standards, ensuring you receive authentic parts that deliver the performance RC4WD engineers have specified.
Technical Performance
The RC4WD M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod End represents a significant advancement in plastic component engineering for the RC hobby. The advanced plastic compound used in the manufacture of these rod ends has been specifically developed to address the limitations of traditional plastic materials, which can become loose, worn, or develop play over extended use. The new material formulation delivers improved holding power, meaning your linkages maintain consistent tension and your suspension geometry remains precise throughout extended driving sessions. This is particularly important for UK RC car enthusiasts building scale crawler rigs or competition-grade machines where suspension performance directly impacts handling and traction. The M3 thread specification is a universal standard across the RC industry, and the 20mm length has been engineered to suit the proportions of most modern suspension designs. Whether you're building from scratch, upgrading an existing vehicle, or maintaining your ready to run RC truck, these rod ends provide the reliability and durability expected from RC4WD's engineering. The plastic material is lighter than metal alternatives, reducing unsprung weight on your suspension while maintaining excellent strength and rigidity. For builders working on scale vehicles where weight distribution and materials authenticity matter, these plastic rod ends offer the perfect balance between performance and scale accuracy.
What's in the Box
- 20x M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod Ends
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these plastic rod ends strong enough for serious RC use? — Yes, absolutely. RC4WD has engineered these using their latest advanced plastic compound specifically to overcome the limitations of previous plastic materials. They deliver improved holding power and durability, making them suitable for everything from casual bashers to serious scale crawling and competition-grade RC projects. The plastic material is lighter than metal alternatives whilst maintaining excellent strength and rigidity.
- What makes the new plastic compound better than previous RC4WD rod ends? — RC4WD's latest advanced plastic compound formulation delivers significantly improved holding power and enhanced durability compared with their previous plastic materials. This means your linkages stay tighter and maintain precise tension throughout extended driving sessions, reducing the need for frequent re-tightening and maintaining consistent suspension geometry.
- How many rod ends do I get in this pack? — This pack includes twenty M3 plastic rod ends, providing excellent value and ensuring you have plenty of spare components for repairs, maintenance, or building multiple linkage systems across your RC projects.
- What is the M3 specification? — M3 refers to the metric thread size, which is a universal standard across the RC hobby and industry. This specification makes these rod ends compatible with a vast range of RC vehicles, suspension designs, and linkage configurations from various manufacturers.
- What is the 20mm length suitable for? — The 20mm overall length is proportioned to suit a wide range of linkage and suspension configurations. These rod ends work well in both short-throw and extended suspension stroke applications, depending on how you design your specific RC setup.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — Yes, these rod ends are suitable for anyone building or maintaining RC vehicles, from beginners discovering the hobby for the first time to seasoned competitors. They're standard spare parts that most RC builders and maintenance enthusiasts should have on hand.
- What kind of RC vehicles use M3 rod ends? — M3 rod ends are used across a wide variety of RC vehicles including crawlers, rock bouncers, buggies, trucks, truggy platforms and scale rigs. They're a universal component in the RC hobby used for suspension linkages, steering components and general hardware needs.
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 RC4WD M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod End (20x) Z-S0403 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.
- Brand: RC4WD
- Model Number: Z-S0403
- Product Type: M3 Long Straight Plastic Rod End
- Thread Size: M3
- Overall Length: 20mm (0.783 inches)
- Material: Advanced plastic compound
- Quantity: 20 pieces per pack
- Features: Improved holding power, enhanced durability compared with previous materials
- Application: RC linkages, suspension setups, general hardware needs
- Compatibility: Universal M3 thread specification, suitable for various RC vehicles and suspension designs
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