Tie rod ends or heim joints

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 ?

Mark

If you are not driving it on the road go with the heims........

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.

Last longer???? Maybe under normal conditions. I would think the heim would last longer due to strength..

I might actually have a couple from the buggy.. Once the game is over I will check the trailer box...and 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.

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.

I always thought the heims were stonger.. ?????

I searched Pirate and didnt really find anything with specs....

This is definitely food for thought........

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

3/4 ton chevy trucks can go 80k miles on a tierod end that aint gona hapen with heim joints.