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Heim joint rear toe links
Pro
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From: Venetia,Pa,USA
I have a HD rear toe bar from Corvette Central [ $309 ]that is constructed that way. It's on my race C4. Now that I have one [ bent the stock unit ] I'd have one on my street car also. Really heavy duty.
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Melting Slicks
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I'm not sure if you are using these joints on the street or the track, but I heard that they tend to collect dirt and grit if used on the street and tend to wear quickly. On a track car, it wouldn't matter because miles don't accumulate that quickly. Plus, as we all know, $$$ is no object on the track. Willie
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Melting Slicks
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From: Castro Valley CA
I'm not sure if you are using these joints on the street or the track, but I heard that they tend to collect dirt and grit if used on the street and tend to wear quickly. On a track car, it wouldn't matter because miles don't accumulate that quickly. Plus, as we all know, $$$ is no object on the track. Willie
The ones with boots sound like a great idea though.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Mystic CT
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Thanks for checking I will no doubt go that way though did see some high strength ones from FK bearings that were crazy strong like 40k+ pounds radial load with a 3/4 shank and 5/8 ball. Most of the taper to heim joint parts I have found are in 5/8 size. Also going to make install them last and figure out how far they need to travel and how much angle change they need too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Manassas VA
Has anyone considered poly joints? Something like this. http://www.suicidedoors.com/4-link-p...d-zerk-fitting
I have wondered about using something like this in a solid axle 4 link setup.
Again, I have no experience with these, just throwing it out there.
I have wondered about using something like this in a solid axle 4 link setup.
Again, I have no experience with these, just throwing it out there.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
Has anyone considered poly joints? Something like this. http://www.suicidedoors.com/4-link-p...d-zerk-fitting
I have wondered about using something like this in a solid axle 4 link setup.
Again, I have no experience with these, just throwing it out there.
I have wondered about using something like this in a solid axle 4 link setup.
Again, I have no experience with these, just throwing it out there.
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From: Los Gatos, CA
I made some to correct the bumpsteer years ago and used 5/8 heims. I used tapered to straight 5/8 studs from Coleman racing so I could add shims to get the bumpsteer corrected on a lowered car. It's worthwhile for a trackcar but limited benefit on the street. I used seals it parts too. Rodends: NMB = best and most $, National and Aurora next and then FK - I've had FKs loosen up pretty fast on other track cars. You can get Nationals for a good price from CV products.
Good luck
Good luck
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