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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Do you think that these would work in place of heim joints for aftermarket suspension components?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/product.htm
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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They will work for the street, but I would not trust them pulling 1.5 g,s at Road Atlanta in T12! :eek:
I see your in Atlanta call Fast Lane in Kennesaw they have Aurora himes cheep.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Cool, I was just thinkin of how to make a guldstrand 5link daily driver friendly.
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Very Cool!

Oh and nice link! :lol reads like a telephone book
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 06:03 AM
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Yeah, it's kinda long... :skep:

Hmmm... I bet if a post a pic even more people will look at the this thread. :lol:

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Default Re: Heim Joint Alternative? (applevette)

You are right about the picture thing. :yesnod: I have often wondered why someone hasn't made these things already for the street. Heim joints are rock solid and transfer everything. This may help some.
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