Overview
These are Team Associated 3.5mm ballstuds with an M2 x 4mm threaded shank, supplied in a pack of 5. Ballstuds are the pivot points your rod ends snap onto, so they set where every camber, steering and sway bar link attaches to the car.
A ballstud that has gone oval or picked up a flat spot makes the rod end feel sloppy no matter how new the plastic is. Replacing them is cheap, quick and one of the most overlooked ways to tighten up how a car feels.
Key Features
- Genuine Team Associated hardware, item 21697
- 3.5mm ball diameter
- M2 x 4mm threaded shank
- Supplied as a 5-piece pack
Performance Benefits
- Round, smooth ball surfaces give rod ends a snug, free pivot
- Removes the slop that dulls steering response
- Consistent ball size keeps left and right link friction matched
- Reduces wear on the plastic rod ends themselves
Usage Notes
- Thread in fully and squarely; a drop of thread lock helps in metal parts
- Use a ball cup pliers to fit rod ends without stretching them
- Inspect for flat spots when a link starts to feel loose
- Keep a pack on hand, as ballstuds are easy to lose during rebuilds
Technical Specs
- Brand: Team Associated
- Item No.: ASC21697
- Ball Diameter: 3.5mm
- Thread: M2
- Shank Length: 4mm
- Quantity: 5 pieces
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
What's Included
- (5) 3.5mm ballstuds, M2x4mm
Fitment
Compatible RC vehicles: Any RC vehicle using 3.5mm ballstuds with an M2 x 4mm thread, including Team Associated micro and 1/28 scale platforms.
Summary
- Genuine Team Associated 3.5mm ballstuds
- M2 x 4mm shank, 5 per pack
- Restores tight, precise link pivots
- Easy, inexpensive setup refresh
