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I made a thread on how to build driveshafts, figured I'd show the process on building links. Again, sorry if this has been covered just trying to help out. By the way, this will work on all crawlers not just the trail trekker. Adjust the dimensions accordingly.

You will need

- Losi Mini-T rod end/ball cup set part number LOSB1049
- 12" of 1/8" .014" wall aluminum tubing
- 12" of 2/56 threaded rod
- Small cheap tubing cutter (creates the cleanest edges)
- Lighter or small torch (optional)

So first get your total length needed by measuring from the ball on the crossmember to the ball on your axle. Now subtract the length of your mini-t rod ends twice because you have one on both ends. That number will be the length of your 1/8" aluminum tube. Now take that number and add the length of one of the mini-t rod ends. That is the length of your 2/56 threaded rod. Slide the aluminum tube over the threaded rod and secure with a mini-t rod end on each side. That's it. If you have trouble getting the threaded rod to screw into the mini t rod ends, heat it up for a few seconds with the lighter. Hope this helps