Thrust ez pull cable alternatives

[Roseand]

Has anyone used another cable with the thrust ez pull system? Or does someone know the throw of it so I can have a better cable made? I've had 2 cables break in 3 years and I was told by Brian @ thrust not to expect more than a couple seasons out of them. That seems a little quick but I don't know if that's just what to expect with any trim cable.
I never hear anything about xmetal cables breaking but have had multiple friends have issues with thrust cables..

 

[zzylstra]

Ask anyone running the newest xscream system how their cable is doing. Guarantee you’ll get the same answer each time. I just put 20+ machine hours into mine fixing all of the issues. Cable was 6 months old, all you gonna hear is “custom parts require custom attention”


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[eastcoastjumper]

Ive broken multiple x metal cables and thrust. The rrp trim cable is twice as thick both cable and housing but unfortunately doesnt work with thrust trim. My current thrust cable has over 2.5 years on it and lots of use. On my surf ski I keep it very loose, the cable doesn't start pulling til the lever is halfway to the bar.

I also change my throttle cable twice a year so its always smooth and light.

There is a lot of thrust coming out and its just a bicycle brake cable soo its kind of expected. Krash actually uses a short throw steering cable on their rtr skis.

More wear items bro...lol

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[Christian_83]

Ive broken 1 Xscream trim cable, and it was the outer liner of cable, that broke. Ive never broken the inner cable of a Xscream trim cable yet, over 4 years

 

[circafwsk8r]

If the housing is good most motorcycle shops will make you a new cable. At least a few near me in Michigan do.

 

[Waksk8n]

I wonder if piano wire would work? Scale rc hydro guys use them for shafts in their boats.

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...MIx9v6uM_53gIVRBh9Ch3uNwA1EAQYAiABEgJSivD_BwE

 

[Quinc]

http://push-pull.com/

They will build you a cable to any specs you want.

 

[Roseand]

http://push-pull.com/

They will build you a cable to any specs you want.

Do you know the throw and the specs of the material to use?

 

[Quinc]

Do you know the throw and the specs of the material to use?

Start by calling them and telling them what you want. They might already have something ready to go. You can send them your broken cable and ask them to make it the same size but stronger.

 

[Freakrider]

http://push-pull.com/

They will build you a cable to any specs you want.

I forgot about them, maybe able to get some XS type trim cables for a good price.

 

[zzylstra]

I forgot about them, maybe able to get some XS type trim cables for a good price.

pm sent

 

[dub_hansen]

this little guy made it through a season on a broken xmetal cable. Cheap $10 fix to have in the shop to get you back on the water while waiting for a new cable.

 

[DAG]

View attachment 366563this little guy made it through a season on a broken xmetal cable. Cheap $10 fix to have in the shop to get you back on the water while waiting for a new cable.

need more details... My cables stay intacked but just stretch so much I loose a decent about of throw. Is that just a set screw holding the cable in and it actually holds?

 

[dub_hansen]

It's an adapter that threads into end piece and has a setscrew to hold the broken side of the cable. Link to site won't work so here's a screen shot of the page i found them at. I had to drill the hole a bit bigger to fit the cable as it was a bit to small

 

[DAG]

Thats bad ass! thanks for sharing!! Cant beat $7 How long have you been testing it?

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=8716

 

[Jyzmbe]

I’ve broken a few xs trim cables. Usually right at the crimped on end. If it bends or kinks there it will break. I’ve been putting a few layers of heat shrink with the glue inside over the last couple inches to stiffen it up. Haven’t had a problem since.


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[G-Body]

I have been making my own cables. Been using 2 of these outer conduits with a splice in the center. https://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/go...ntrol/gominicontrolscontrol564/az2315-78.html making my own inner with 5/64 stainless aircraft cable and brazing stainless rod onto the end so it will fit into the lever. If your outer jacket is in good condition it would be easy enough to make up a new stainless inner cable