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djensen623 · 02-12-2013, 06:33 PM

Does anyone make a stiffer tail servo linkage pushrod? The stock flimsy tail pushrod is just too weak for my liking. I hate seeing that thing bend and bind!!

RedOctobyr · 02-12-2013, 06:42 PM

Assuming the DFC uses the same-length pushrod as the regular Pro (I don't see any reason why they'd be different), Tarot makes a carbon fiber version. I like it.

http://tarot-rc-heli.com/Tarot_RC_He...il-control-rod

ChrisH · 02-12-2013, 06:46 PM

Get a 3mm OD/2mm ID carbon tube and put it around the stock pushrod. Cheap and very stiff.

toonttm · 02-12-2013, 10:47 PM

I make my own CF rods but use a square/box section CF rod, it just seems to have a little less 'give' than the round CF rods.

PcChip · 02-13-2013, 12:21 AM

pre-made Tarot Carbon Fiber Pushrod for the PRO

gothicbunny · 02-13-2013, 12:31 AM

Another vote for the Tarot push rod.

Aussie_phoenix · 02-13-2013, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisH

Get a 3mm OD/2mm ID carbon tube and put it around the stock pushrod. Cheap and very stiff.

I make my own using 3mm CF tube and linkage rods JB welded into the ends. I do not like the idea of leaving the stock pushrod inside CF tube, I can see the potential for all sorts of weird harmonic vibrations being caused by the pushrod rattling around inside the CF tube and upsetting gyro/FBL controllers.

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fishfiend · 02-13-2013, 06:45 AM

You could use shrink wrap to attach a carbon rod to the stock one, then lose the guides.

milly0812 · 02-13-2013, 06:50 AM

Edited

ChrisH · 02-13-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie_phoenix

I make my own using 3mm CF tube and linkage rods JB welded into the ends. I do not like the idea of leaving the stock pushrod inside CF tube, I can see the potential for all sorts of weird harmonic vibrations being caused by the pushrod rattling around inside the CF tube and upsetting gyro/FBL controllers.

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Doesn't happen. I usually pour some CA down the tube, then JB weld the ends.

autosonline2002 · 02-13-2013, 02:03 PM

if the rod is too stiff, it may damage the servo gear when it crash?? is it better to leave the rod just a bit of flexability?

ChrisH · 02-13-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autosonline2002

if the rod is too stiff, it may damage the servo gear when it crash?? is it better to leave the rod just a bit of flexability?

If it's a carbon rod with no guide, typically it just pops off in a crash and doesn't break or hurt servo gears.

02-12-2013, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
djensen623 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	450 Pro DFC Tail pushrod Does anyone make a stiffer tail servo linkage pushrod? The stock flimsy tail pushrod is just too weak for my liking. I hate seeing that thing bend and bind!! __________________ Goblin 380 Buddy X-Nova 920 kV HW V4 80A Torq 508 cyclic and 608 tail servos Spektrum DX9 BE and 4651T Ikon 2 BT HRB 6S 1800 batteries

02-12-2013, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedOctobyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2011	Assuming the DFC uses the same-length pushrod as the regular Pro (I don't see any reason why they'd be different), Tarot makes a carbon fiber version. I like it. http://tarot-rc-heli.com/Tarot_RC_He...il-control-rod __________________ Gaui X5, iKon, Edge 100, CC BEC Pro. Tarot 450 Pro FBL, Mini VBar, Ice Lite 50. BL mCP X, Nano QX, FrSky Taranis, iCharger 308Duo.

02-12-2013, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Join Date: Aug 2007	450 Pro DFC Tail pushrod Get a 3mm OD/2mm ID carbon tube and put it around the stock pushrod. Cheap and very stiff.

02-12-2013, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
toonttm Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	I make my own CF rods but use a square/box section CF rod, it just seems to have a little less 'give' than the round CF rods. __________________ Trex 500E, Tarot 450 Pro V2 on 6S with Robird + MKS92A and MKS95i, Trex 250SE, mCPX x 2, Phoenix, Dx8 (sold: Dx6i, HoneyBee FP V2, mSR)

02-13-2013, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
PcChip Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	pre-made Tarot Carbon Fiber Pushrod for the PRO __________________ XL Power 520 / Spektrum DX6

02-13-2013, 12:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
gothicbunny My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010	450 Pro DFC Tail pushrod Another vote for the Tarot push rod.

02-13-2013, 06:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
fishfiend Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009	You could use shrink wrap to attach a carbon rod to the stock one, then lose the guides.

02-13-2013, 06:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
milly0812 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009	450 Pro DFC Tail pushrod Edited

02-13-2013, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
autosonline2002 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	if the rod is too stiff, it may damage the servo gear when it crash?? is it better to leave the rod just a bit of flexability?

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