heim joints?

[ST1TCHE5]

Question for all of the suspension geeks....
heim joints vs. stock poly bushings and ball joints:
Driveability? (since heim joints dont absorb shock like poly bushings)
put stress on other components such as subframe?
durability?

 

[hvyman]

There noisier. But more precise. Also have to check to see if they are wearing out from time to time as they can chew into them selves.

Another option which is similar is greased spherical ends. Less noise and close to same amount of stiffness as heim joints.

 

[ST1TCHE5]

so pretty much a greasable heim joint

 

[hvyman]

Yes. Tho there are many different variations of heim joints. Most are self lubricating as is.

 

[IJ.]

Buy a set of rubber covers for them to prolong their life.

 

[miekedmr]

nice tip, IJ... thanks. I'll be getting some fancy suspension parts soon and good to know they make these.
I got a bunch of results searching for "seals-it RERS" on ebay and elsewhere.
I'm guessing RERS is Rod End Rubber Seal or something?

http://www.mooreparts.com/9769-FK-RERS4/

 

[IJ.]

nice tip, IJ... thanks. I'll be getting some fancy suspension parts soon and good to know they make these.
I got a bunch of results searching for "seals-it RERS" on ebay and elsewhere.
I'm guessing RERS is Rod End Rubber Seal or something?

http://www.mooreparts.com/9769-FK-RERS4/

That's them, I bought mine from a motor sports supplier in Scotland