Redcat BS213-030 Buying Guide: Fitment and What to Check
By Redcat Racing | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Buying Guides
Buying Redcat BS213-030 ball studs? Learn which BLACKOUT vehicles they fit, what the 12-piece 5.8x6mm set covers, and the checks to make before ordering.
Quick answer
Buy the Redcat BS213-030 set if you own a BLACKOUT SC, BLACKOUT SC PRO, BLACKOUT XBE, BLACKOUT XBE PRO, or BLACKOUT XTE and need 5.8x6mm ball studs for worn or missing linkage hardware. If your vehicle is not on that list, verify the size and thread against your parts diagram before ordering.
Why the vehicle list matters more than the part number
Redcat lists BS213-030 for legacy BLACKOUT vehicles, so the model name on your chassis is the first compatibility check. The same ball stud size can appear across platforms, but that does not prove thread pitch, shoulder length, or linkage geometry will match a different chassis.
If you are working on a newer Redcat platform, treat this set as unverified until you confirm the 5.8x6mm size and thread against your own exploded view or manual. The product listing does not supply thread pitch or material, so those details cannot be confirmed from the catalog alone.
When a 12-piece set makes sense and when it does not
Ball studs wear at the ball, not usually in a single dramatic failure. Buying a set lets you replace several worn studs at once and keep spares for the next rebuild, which is useful on older BLACKOUT trucks where hardware is harder to source locally.
If you only need one or two studs and the rest of your linkage is fresh, a full set is more hardware than you need. The trade-off is cost versus future availability: the set costs more upfront than a single fastener, but it covers multiple joints and avoids a second order later.
Check the joint before you blame the stud
A loose or noisy linkage is not automatically a bad ball stud. Worn rod ends, stripped threads in the arm, or a bent turnbuckle can feel similar. Inspect the stud's ball for flat spots and the mounting hole for play before you order replacements.
If the mounting hole is enlarged or the threads are damaged, new studs will not fix the problem. Address the arm or mount first, then install fresh hardware.
Decision rules for buying BS213-030
- Match your chassis first: Buy only if your vehicle is a BLACKOUT SC, BLACKOUT SC PRO, BLACKOUT XBE, BLACKOUT XBE PRO, or BLACKOUT XTE. For any other model, confirm the 5.8x6mm size and thread against your manual before ordering. The model list is the strongest fitment evidence in the listing.
- Measure the old stud: If you have a removed stud, measure its ball diameter and thread shank. Compare those measurements to the 5.8x6mm listing rather than assuming all small ball studs are interchangeable. Thread pitch is not stated in the catalog, so a physical match is the safest check.
- Decide by joint count: Choose the 12-piece set when you are refreshing several linkage points or want spares for a legacy truck. Choose a single replacement only if one joint is worn and the rest are confirmed tight. Count worn joints before ordering to avoid unused hardware.
- Rule out mount damage: If the stud threads into a plastic arm, check the hole for stripping. Replace the arm or mount if it is damaged; new ball studs will not hold in a worn hole. Fix the mounting point before installing new hardware.
Product facts
- BS213-030: BS213-030 is a 12-piece set of 5.8x6mm ball studs listed for legacy BLACKOUT SC, SC PRO, XBE, XBE PRO, and XTE vehicles. One set covers multiple linkage joints on those chassis, so you can replace worn hardware together rather than ordering singles.
BS213-030
Who should buy this set
Best for
- Owners of legacy BLACKOUT SC, SC PRO, XBE, XBE PRO, or XTE vehicles doing linkage maintenance
- Drivers refreshing several worn ball joints at once and wanting spares on hand
Not for
- Vehicles outside the listed BLACKOUT models without a confirmed size and thread match
- Repairs where the mounting hole or arm threads are damaged and need replacement first
