heim joints

[brian]

where can I get some good, tough flange bearings so I can run 1/2 inch bolts through 5/8 heims?? (So I where out a $5.00 bearing instead of a $40.00 heim joint.)

 

[redrock]

if you guys don't mind me asking what is a hiem joint i have never heard or seen them

 

[brian]

hiem. sorry.

 

[redrock]

i am serious about this i never even noticed the spelling just wondering what there are and what they do

 

[brian]

the easiest way to show you is to go to avalancheengineering. com and look under parts.

 

[redrock]

i see now these are use when you not using leaf springs correct me if i am wrong.

 

[brian]

You got it . Coil-springs or coil-overs, steering also.

 

[1\4elliptic toy]

They are used in the ends of links to allow movement up to a certain degree. (axle flex)

 

[Caleb]

they are also used in place of TRE...I did it once but I wont do it again...too noisy for me

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by brian
where can I get some good, tough flange bearings so I can run 1/2 inch bolts through 5/8 heims?? (So I where out a $5.00 bearing instead of a $40.00 heim joint.)

The problem I see with this (correct me if I interpretted your Q wrong) is bearings can and will wear out and when they do they quite often fall into pieces...if this were to happen you would then loose the heim over top the bolt and loosing whatever you plan on using it on (linkage, steering, etc...)...I'm not positive what a flange bearing is but are you able to keep them greased??? This is also an arguement about heims period...if you bust the outter sleeve you are SOL (and hope you aren;t driving at high speeds) this is just my take on this...

 

[brian]

they call them bearings but I would call it a bushing. Right now I'm using starter bushings that are 5/8 OD and 1/2 ID which are perfect , but they are hard to find and I have to use washers on both sides. The flange bushings are more or less the bushing and the washer in one piece and tend to be more stout. The bushings also tend to wear on the inside first so the hiem is not harmed it just starts to move a little.

 

[Caleb]

ok that makes sence now...I was thinking a roller bearing type setup...let me think for a minute for a source...I know I gotta know somewhere...

 

[James K]

Try the Lowes on 90th. They have some in there little bins.

 

[Caleb]

I was gonna say lowes but I think they are all smaller than he wants...maybe not, give them a try...