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swaybar2002
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 380 Location: Central Pa.
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject: HEIM ENDS |
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I see numerous applications on rigs using heim ends (rod ends , whatever you want to call them). Just wondering what kind of longevity are you all getting out of them in various applications, mainly in steering linkages.
I am planning to use tie rod ends in some places but the heim ends are sure a lot less effort to adapt.
Any and all input is appreciated, _________________ Claude Stanley
Founder: Internet Sidecar Owners Klub
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCT/
2007
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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The only place I'm using them is on the swaybar. If you use them in the steering linkage, I'd recommend you buy some of the after-market seals for them. I saw them once but don't recall where. I prefer tierod ends for steering linkage because they're pre loaded to keep the play out and sealed to keep the dirt out. _________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
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Paul
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 182 Location: Utah
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject: heim on sway bar |
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So why not use tie rod ends on the sway bar? The ends are right down next to the pavement, where you could really use some seals. I guess some extra play there isn't as bad as in the steering, though... |
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: heim on sway bar |
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Paul wrote: | I guess some extra play there isn't as bad as in the steering, though... |
exactly _________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
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swaybar2002
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 380 Location: Central Pa.
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 12:15 am Post subject: |
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Bill wrote (speaking of heim ends):
>>If you use them in the steering linkage, I'd recommend you buy some of the after-market seals for them. I saw them once but don't recall where. <<
They are available at either sppedwaymotors.com or stockcarproducts.com....maybe both.
For the record I am using tie rod ends for the steering. Heim ends are being used on the swaybar and the front torsion bar hookup. The torsion bar hookup may be changed later on though. I also have a couple of mounts with heim ends on them but they are not anything that moves.
Heims were,and are, used almost exclusively on the race cars but are replaced often. If anyone wants a source for decent used heims follow a racer around _________________ Claude Stanley
Founder: Internet Sidecar Owners Klub
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCT/
2007
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First full weekend in August!! Thursday through Sunday!!
Weikert, Pa ..more details coming |
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