{"product_id":"m2-brass-ball-links-integrated-standoff","title":"Gator RC M2 Brass Ball Links with Integrated Standoff – Black","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.8em; color: #1e293b; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eGator RC M2 Brass Ball Links with Integrated Standoff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCreate a clean, compact RC control linkage without adding a separate spacer. These \u003cstrong\u003eGator RC M2 Brass Ball Links\u003c\/strong\u003e feature a brass swivel ball with an integrated standoff that provides additional clearance between the linkage and the servo arm or control horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe black ball-link body measures approximately 18 mm (0.71 in) long. Complete M2 metric mounting hardware is included for convenient installation with compatible servo arms, control horns, and linkage components. This hardware solution is available in two retail quantity configurations: a \u003cstrong\u003e2-Pack or 5-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eAvailable Pack Configurations:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSelect your preferred quantity variant from the options above based on your workbench requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95em; color: #334155;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ideal for single control surface repairs or throttle pushrod extensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Pack (Value Pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect for outfitting a full wing assembly or stocking your field box with reliable spares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #64748b; margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eNote: Each individual ball link unit includes its own dedicated mounting hardware pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; padding: 12px; border-left: 5px solid #1e293b; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1e293b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e🚀 Target Applications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC airplane servo linkages and pushrod-to-servo arm attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAileron, elevator, and rudder control tracking paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom threaded pushrod lines requiring precise geometric offsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffaf0; border-left: 5px solid #ed8936; padding: 12px; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Important Compatibility Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your required mounting hole sizing, pushrod thread pitch, and available installation spacing before ordering. Modifying the composite ball-link socket may be required if you are attempting to force adapt these M2-spec bodies to larger diameter pushrods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use an Integrated Standoff?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eStandard flat ball links often rub against the servo case or control horn face when deflecting at steep angles. The built-in shoulder offset on this brass swivel ball provides additional mechanical clearance, completely eliminating the need to stack loose washers or separate spacers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Shoulder Standoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded offset provides additional clearance to minimize mechanical interference against structural horn faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Swivel Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-friction brass swivel ball ensures silky smooth, multi-axis control response and eliminates slop or dead-bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Composite Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, high-strength composite socket housing resists stretching and prevents popping off under aggressive flight loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Mounting Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each link comes supplied out of the pack with its own dedicated matching M2 metric structural machine bolt and lock nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Bundle Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 2-count or 5-count configurations to easily scale with the scope of your specific building project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📋 Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRC Control Linkage Ball End with Shoulder Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwivel Ball Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePrecision-Machined Solid Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread \/ Hardware Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eM2 Metric Thread Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Fasteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eM2 Structural Bolt and Matching Hex Nut Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall-Link Socket Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eApproximately 18 mm (0.71 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocket Body Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSatin Black Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Package Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e2-Pack or 5-Pack Configuration Dropdowns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Package Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGator RC M2 Brass Ball Links with Integrated Standoff (Supplied strictly in chosen 2-count or 5-count retail quantities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching M2 Metric Mounting Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching M2 Metric Hex Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 12px; border: 1px dashed #64748b; background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1em;\"\u003e💡 Modeler’s Installation Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eThread the composite link body evenly onto your M2 pushrod shaft to secure equal thread depth tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eInsert the M2 mounting bolt through the integrated brass standoff face, then pass it through your servo arm or control horn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eSnug down the included hex nut on the back face to clamp the brass standoff shoulder tightly against the mounting surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the socket head freely pivots across its full angular deflection range without rubbing against the servo casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways apply a tiny drop of medium-strength thread locker to the metal threads during final assembly checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; 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