GB-02/HD Heavy Duty Ball Studs for Tamiya GB-01/GB-01T by 3Racing  [GB-02/HD]

Racing-focused ball-stud replacement

The GB-02/HD ball stud set is a heavy duty replacement tailored to the ball-stud mounting points used on Tamiya GB-01 and GB-01T chassis. It provides a direct swap for worn factory studs and strengthens the mechanical connection for steering and suspension linkages.

Fit protocol: ensure each stud seats accurately in the factory hole, threads engage cleanly, and linked components articulate through full travel without binding. The set is intended for race prep, tuning sessions, and minimising failures under repeated loading.

Installation guidance: extract the original studs, clean mating threads and bores, then hand-start the replacements to confirm alignment prior to final torqueing. Use controlled torque values where studs locate into polymer components to prevent deformation.

Performance note: upgrading to heavier duty studs reduces clearance at pivot points, maintaining suspension geometry under dynamic load and delivering more predictable handling during setup changes.