Is their any options other than using clevises

[EX JUNK]

As usual, we see a great piece of ART in ExJunk's T! Now THAT is a work or ART! I never tire looking at it....

Thanks for that compliment, Screaming, coming from you it means a lot to me.

Jim

 

[GAB]

Here are a couple of drawings that might help understand some differences in spherical rod end bearings and automotive tie rod ends. Note how much larger the auto tie rods cross sectional area than the heim joints. The tie rod end has a compensator for wear with the spring that is lacking in the heim.

 

[GAB]

Here are a couple of drawings that might help understand some differences in spherical rod end bearings and automotive tie rod ends. Note how much larger the auto tie rods cross sectional area than the heim joints. The tie rod end has a compensator for wear with the spring that is lacking in the heim.

 

[GAB]

Sorry for the double post.

 

[butch27]

Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Jeremy P]

Something else to consider with the "heims" is that in some states it's illegal to use them in any steering components. If your state has yearly safety inspections you may want to look into that.

 

[Hot Rod Todd]

I have double sheared bat wings on my axle and its also double sheared at the chassis end. And the rear ladderbars are double sheared at both ends with a safety fitting on the front end.

At the attachment to the batwings, I have a spherical rod end on the end of the 4 bars. And my 4 bars are as long as I could have them and are thicker than most use down here.

Its safety first (and 851hp)