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why misalignments(heim) on knukle for tie rod
- Thread starter forcefed
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2xtreme
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Kayak Pt, WA
Not sure why you would want Hi-misalignment heims on tie rod. I use them on my drag link with hi-misalignment washers, but not on my tie rod.
What is your concern over a dead spot?
Michael
What is your concern over a dead spot?
Michael
bj-666
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Rhode Island
i have seen almost zero high misalignment heims on the tie rod with true cross over steerign. some thoughts are that you use all the same so if you have a prob you have a spare no matter what it is draglink or tierod. are you sure your not just confusing heims with high misalign heims.
i guess spares make sence, though i have not read any post talking about broken heims (not that it does not happen) i plan on using 5/8 shank and 5/8 i.d hole
which dont seem that commen to use from what i've read.
but considering the size of the bolts that are stock which i do belive are hardened, 5/8 cromoly seems to be a leap in strength
which dont seem that commen to use from what i've read.
but considering the size of the bolts that are stock which i do belive are hardened, 5/8 cromoly seems to be a leap in strength
WTF
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
You would need a misalignment spacer in this application:
In order to avoid the drag link heim housing from contacting the tierod heim housing.
In order to avoid the drag link heim housing from contacting the tierod heim housing.
scorpio_vette
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Milwaukee Wisconsin
i'm sure i'll get my fair share of harrasement for this, but i can't figure this one out. lately i've seen alot of steering/suspension parts with misalignment this and misalignment that advertised.
i can't figure out what this "misalignment" is or what it does. can anybody clear that up for me please? (might come in handy since i have to repair/replace my entire front suspension and steering)
thanks,
alex
i can't figure out what this "misalignment" is or what it does. can anybody clear that up for me please? (might come in handy since i have to repair/replace my entire front suspension and steering)
thanks,
alex
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
misalignment is the angle that the joint can accomidate from static in all directions...
"high misalignment spacers" use a sleve that goes inside the joint and makes that angle larger by use of a smaller bolt -
like this:
pictures from here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366468
"high misalignment spacers" use a sleve that goes inside the joint and makes that angle larger by use of a smaller bolt -
like this:
pictures from here:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366468
scorpio_vette
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Milwaukee Wisconsin
i see said the blind man as he pee's in the wind. it all comes back to me now.
cool. that explains it. thanks.
cool. that explains it. thanks.
