Speedway Rod Ends

[MRYoung]

I've got a lil project I'm working on and I plan to use Speedways 1/2" female rod ends. (GREAT PRICE) I couldn't find info on their site or in their catolog about the thread pitch. Are they course (1/2-13) or fine (1/2-20)? First time working with these, but I knew I could get answers here. Thanks.

 

[Rick]

I've got a lil project I'm working on and I plan to use Speedways 1/2" female rod ends. (GREAT PRICE) I couldn't find info on their site or in their catolog about the thread pitch. Are they course (1/2-13) or fine (1/2-20)? First time working with these, but I knew I could get answers here. Thanks.[/quote
That would be 1/2-20

 

[Ted Brown]

I would say fine, as I don't recall ever seeing any in N/Cthread, but I could be wrong...

 

[der Spieler]

I would guess that they are 1/2 x 20. That's the size tap they have for sale on the next page.

 

[RPM]

Every rod end I have worked with if fine thread. So I would agree 1/2-20

 

[Youngster]

order the ends first then go from there. i also would guess 1/2 20.

Ron

 

[MRYoung]

Thanks, I thought as much. The plans I found for what I'm lookin at says 1/2-13 but I'm not finding them offered anywhere.

 

[der Spieler]

I don't know what your project is. My guess is that it depends on how fine you want adjustments to be. Fine thread will give you closer tolerances than the course thread. If fine tuning isn't an issue I would go with the cheaper of the two, if there is a difference. Probably the course thread.

 

[MRYoung]

I'm making adjustable lowering links for my motorcycle. Nothing that needs fine adjustment. I have'nt found course threaded rod ends offered anywhere I've looked, so I guess I'll pay the extra for fine threadeded rod and use the speedway rod ends. Thanks for the help.

 

[butch27]

I did a lot of circle track and road racing back in the days and have never seen a coarse thread Heim.

 

[choppintops]

Look in military surplus sites for coarse thread. I have come across a few.

 

[Ted Brown]

Plus, I hope you are using them in a PULL type set up, as threaded stock is good for that stress only, safely, I would say...