suspention joints

rkates · Jan 25, 2011

I'm looking at building a 3 link for the front of my jeep. Been pricing and looking at a couple different companys for them. I'm planning on using ballistic joints for the 2 lowers at the axle side( have them already) But the frame side and the upper arm I was thinking about using rod ends. Ballistic has QA1's that I was looking at and the others were ruffstuff's rod end.

How much of a difference are there going to be between the 2?

These are the 2 I'm talking about
Ballistic http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/XM-16-125-w-10-ball-CrMo-rod-end-w-kevlar-liner_p_1425.html
Ruffstuff http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=381

ktm racer 419 · Jan 25, 2011

i use ruffstuff now because dan is awesome and thye come loaded.

no complaints.

i have also used qa1's from ballistic, no complaints. but dan from ruffstuff is more awesome and i always see my parts in a few days as opposed to a week or 2 with ballistic

they all develop slop after a while though

XJPRIDE13 · Jan 25, 2011

So i used johnny joints all around
me and ktm racer have 3 link mid arms
i got my all my stuff through poly performance
johnny joints
brackets
they have great prices and are fast on shipping
Johnny joints have given my jeep are very smooth ride now
idk about anything else
but i know heim joints are only good if your rig isnt a daily driver and strictly trail
i hope this helps out alot
oh and johnny joints are rebuildable which is an added bonus

redrider2911 · Jan 25, 2011

I use Ruffstuff heims for everything. Ballistic polly joints on the axle end if a customer wants a little smoother ride.

XJLI · Jan 26, 2011

XJPRIDE13 said:
but i know heim joints are only good if your rig isnt a daily driver and strictly trail

false

xjcannon · Jan 26, 2011

XJLI said:
false

X2
Its all about the maintenance. Clean 'em and grease 'em frequently.

Gaius · Jan 26, 2011

I've run a few different brands, and the best quality flex joints are Currie, hands down. The design is simpler, and the urethane they use gives a better ride than plastic or poly cups.

I'd be leery of running heims in Indiana, if you're driving through mud pretty often. Also, I'm hearing the FK heims are lasting quite a bit longer then the QA1s.

korn9613 · Jan 26, 2011

XJPRIDE13 said:
but i know heim joints are only good if your rig isnt a daily driver and strictly trail

absolutely not true. i changed my entire front end to heims, tie rod, drag link, and track bar, all heim joints, and it works just fine for a daily driver.

Oil Town XJ · Jan 26, 2011

Smoother ride - Ballistic Joints
More flex - Ruffstuff heim joints

Both are quality joints, it just depends on whats your goal for your build

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