just a couple dumb questions

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blazinjames

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vancouver BC, Canada

• Oct 12, 2008

• #1

i just have a couple questions

when somone refers to a "coil bucket" is there where the coil sits? and when somone is talking about welding link mounts to the axle when installing a lift, what does that mean? what are the links going to?

and what is a heim??

thanks

 

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ManBearPig

NAXJA Forum User

Location

SoCal, HEMET

• Oct 12, 2008

• #2

Links to sway bars/ links could be custom control arms. Coil bucket is where the coil sits.

 

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blazinjames

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vancouver BC, Canada

• Oct 12, 2008

• #3

its for a 8 in long arm lift

 

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blazinjames

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Location

Vancouver BC, Canada

• Oct 12, 2008

• #4

oh i think i figured it out, its for control arms,

just one questions what is a heim?

 

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ManBearPig

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Location

SoCal, HEMET

• Oct 12, 2008

• #5

The link mounts they're talking about are probably for the custom links (CA's) . They could be making a 4 link setup or 3 link.

 

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ManBearPig

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Location

SoCal, HEMET

• Oct 12, 2008

• #6

These are heim's
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/105_Rod-Ends-Heim-Joints-Sleeves.html

 

bigalpha

Moderator

Location

Tucson, AZ

• Oct 13, 2008

• #7

Why would you use a Heim joints? Are they more durable or heavy duty?

 

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Big_JermsXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

College Station

• Oct 13, 2008

• #8

bigalpha said:

Why would you use a Heim joints? Are they more durable or heavy duty?

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no rubber to wear out + more flex