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CamoK5
Locker/Locker
Number of posts: 153
Age: 46
Localisation: Havre de Grace, MD
Registration date: 2007-01-20
| | Subject: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:51 pm | |
| Well I picked up my higher steer crossover this morning it is complete except for rod ends. Should I go with GM rod ends or Heim joints ?
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UPNOVER
Locker/Spool
Number of posts: 856
Age: 42
Localisation: Joppatowne, Maryland
Registration date: 2007-01-19
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:58 pm | |
| If you are not driving it on the road go with the heims........ |
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lt.dan
LS/Locker
Number of posts: 89
Age: 46
Registration date: 2008-11-12
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:00 pm | |
| i prefer tie rod ends, they last longer, and are able to be lubricated, heims tend to wear fast, and are expensive to replace, i use 3/4 ton chevy ends on my jeep. |
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UPNOVER
Locker/Spool
Number of posts: 856
Age: 42
Localisation: Joppatowne, Maryland
Registration date: 2007-01-19
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:08 pm | |
| Last longer???? Maybe under normal conditions. I would think the heim would last longer due to strength.. |
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UPNOVER
Locker/Spool
Number of posts: 856
Age: 42
Localisation: Joppatowne, Maryland
Registration date: 2007-01-19
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:10 pm | |
| I might actually have a couple from the buggy.. Once the game is over I will check the trailer box...and pm.. |
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makitupthehardway
moderator
Number of posts: 2550
Age: 30
Localisation: Ashburn, VA
Registration date: 2007-01-19
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:21 pm | |
| I guess it depends on what you like to run. How often you clean and maintenance your rig. I went with tie rod ends for my high steer on my Dana 44 and also with the toyota.
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84 Toyota Pickup open front, welded rear, 63" chevy rear springs, propane injection, 37" mtr's, 4.7:1 Tcase
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Rockn93YJ
moderator
Number of posts: 3649
Age: 44
Localisation: Knoxville, MD
Registration date: 2007-01-20
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:39 pm | |
| I also run the chevy tie rod ends and have beat the snot out of them without issues. The front axle was built by Full Circle Performance and I respect their decisions. I bought high steer arms for the CJ project and will be using chevy tie rod ends on that as well. Only one of each needed for a spare for both jeeps. If you end up needing to replace one because of breakage where will you get a spare heim joint? Tie rod ends can be picked up at just about any auto parts store.
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UPNOVER
Locker/Spool
Number of posts: 856
Age: 42
Localisation: Joppatowne, Maryland
Registration date: 2007-01-19
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:54 pm | |
| I always thought the heims were stonger.. ?????
I searched Pirate and didnt really find anything with specs....
This is definitely food for thought........ |
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jealos-z
Locker/Spool
Number of posts: 604
Age: 38
Localisation: Bloomsburg PA
Emploi: Mechanic
Registration date: 2007-09-17
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:09 pm | |
| I have ran my heims for 3yrs and never had a problem I love them on the street to very responsive little wd40 once in awhile . Mine are 3/4in chromoly
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lt.dan
LS/Locker
Number of posts: 89
Age: 46
Registration date: 2008-11-12
| | Subject: Re: Tie rod ends or heim joints Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:14 am | |
| 3/4 ton chevy trucks can go 80k miles on a tierod end that aint gona hapen with heim joints.  |
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