Presentation: the direct connection of your direction

This male spherical ball of 8 mm diameter is the key element that connects your steering rods to the front column or rockets. As generic, it was developed according to universal standards, which makes it compatible with almost all karting chassis the market (leisure as competition).

• Selection of the thread: Available to choose from with a thread "not right" (standard) or "not left". This inversion of the steps on the same rod makes it possible to adjust the opening or pinch of the train before a single key stroke, without disassembling the ball.

• High resistance: Designed in forged steel soaked with a rectified interior cage to remove any parasitic game in the steering wheel and withstand repeated shocks on the vibrators.

• Universal compatibility: Installs without modification on the rods and rockets of major brands (OTK, , CRG, , Birel Art, sodikart, Praga, Tony Kart, etc.).

- Technical specifications

- Installation and security recommendations

1. Identification of meaning: Before screwing, check the direction of your rod. Forcing a patella not right in a thread not to the left instantly will instantly destroy the aluminum or steel threads from the rod.

2. Mandatory locknut: Always lock the ball with a suitable locknut (not left or step) to prevent it from unscrewing with motor vibrations.

3. Rocket assembly / column: Use thick washers (or safety spacers) on either side of the ball from the ball. In case of ultra-rare rupture of the cage, these washers prevent the ball from escaping from its fixing screw.

💡 Michel's trick

"From the game in the steering wheel? Do not look further, it's your joints that are tired! The trick: To find out if your patella is left or right without tools, look at the thread: if the threads go to the right, it's a standard right step. If they go up to the left, it's a step on the left. My Pro Council: Never roll with joints that have a 'vertical' game. This is the best way to blur your train before and lose all feelings in fast turns. Given the price of a generic rod 8 mm, change them per pair at the beginning of each season! "

❓ FAQ SEO (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: How do I know if I need a left ball joint or a straight ball ? A: On a kart, each steering rod usually has a patella not right at one end and a knaping not left to the other. If you replace a single defective ball, disassemble it and test it with a standard 8mm nut: if the nut is normally screwed, it's a right ball. If he refuses to engage, it's a left.

Q: Does this ball take a regular lubrication ? A: These generic kartin ball joints generally integrate a self-lubricating internal ring (often in Teflon or Bronze). A brake cleaner after the rain followed by a light veil of teflon lubricant (dry lubricant type) is amply. Avoid the thick fat that agglomerates the dust of the track.

Q: Is it compatible with minimal / cadet karts ? A: Yes, the vast majority of competitive karts (young youth categories to gearbox kz) use the M8 (8 mm) standard for their steering linkage system.