Rod End Question...

biggin69 · 04-02-2010, 11:46 PM

I am trying to decide between Johny Joint type rod ends or hiems. I have found that buy the time you but everything needed for hiems, you are oretty close to the price of Johny Joints.

My question is do I need JJ's at both ends of my links or can I run bushings at the frame end and JJ's at the axle end?

Thanks!

carwash · 04-03-2010, 12:28 AM

JJ's at both ends if your budget allows for it. You won't be happy long term with the bushing at one end, unless you like slop, noise, and binding during flex.

biggin69 · 04-03-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by carwash

JJ's at both ends if your budget allows for it. You won't be happy long term with the bushing at one end, unless you like slop, noise, and binding during flex.

Thanks!

JeffK5 · 04-03-2010, 11:04 AM

I have a set of weld on cartridge joints for sale if your interested..I prefer the threaded collar over the snap ring of a JJ.

biggin69 · 04-03-2010, 07:22 PM

This jus came to mind....will JJ's on each end flex enough? Seems like the joint housing would hit the mounting tabs?

I know that I will get 45 different answers but here goes....Johny Joints or Hiems? If Hiems, what size is recommended?:confused:

tinbeater · 04-03-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggin69

This jus came to mind....will JJ's on each end flex enough? Seems like the joint housing would hit the mounting tabs?

I know that I will get 45 different answers but here goes....Johny Joints or Hiems? If Hiems, what size is recommended?:confused:

It will be fine. I have JJ on both end and dont get no were close to bottoming they out.

04-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	Rod End Question... I am trying to decide between Johny Joint type rod ends or hiems. I have found that buy the time you but everything needed for hiems, you are oretty close to the price of Johny Joints. My question is do I need JJ's at both ends of my links or can I run bushings at the frame end and JJ's at the axle end? Thanks!

04-03-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	JJ's at both ends if your budget allows for it. You won't be happy long term with the bushing at one end, unless you like slop, noise, and binding during flex. __________________

04-03-2010, 11:04 AM	#4
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	I have a set of weld on cartridge joints for sale if your interested..I prefer the threaded collar over the snap ring of a JJ.

04-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#5
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	This jus came to mind....will JJ's on each end flex enough? Seems like the joint housing would hit the mounting tabs? I know that I will get 45 different answers but here goes....Johny Joints or Hiems? If Hiems, what size is recommended?:confused: