Tie Rod

[movaltow]

called bullet-proof they need thread size at rack. does anyone know what size
the are. these look heavy duty!!

[movaltow]

anyone have any bent/broke tie rod ends?? need samples to have some built

let me know tukrhum@myway.com

[Hunner]

I don't think I see any grease zerts. How long will Hime joints last without grease? I know Skyjacker struts and track bars on Jeeps wear out quickly on the street. I will look at that somemore and see if I can find how to contact them with measurements just to run the scenario. I looked at some full size pickups and they are longer and not impressively bigger if at all.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The connected joints of the prior art comprise a plurality of articulated joints henceforth individually referred to as a ball joint. Dimensionally, the Hime Joint is similar in size to a conventional ball joint or tie rod end found in selected vehicle suspension systems. While it does offer the rotational capability of the ball joint, it lacks the connecting insert to allow it to act as a ball joint or tie rod end. The newly invented tapered, or alternatively, straight insert provides that added capability.

When the conventional upper and lower ball joints or tie rod ends are replaced with the Hime Joint and the newly invented tapered or straight insert is installed, new and unexpected results occur. The Hime Joint, when fitted with the newly invented tapered or straight insert provides proportionally greater vertical and or horizontal travel. This extra travel results in a dramatically improved suspension system; one that is up to eighty percent stronger and weighs less than the conventional ball joint system. Additionally the unsprung weight of the suspension system is reduced and handling is vastly improved. Friction is also greatly reduced compared to the conventional style ball joint.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Hunner

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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Source?

[HummBebe]

Somebody should be getting their tie rod today....

[inked]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

Somebody should be getting their tie rod today....

Hey HummBebe I owe you big - will let you know if I receive it!
Thanks again!

[HummBebe]

HONOLULU,
HI, US 04/24/2007 8:21 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY

[Hunner]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Source?

I googled Hime joint

All my present and past fellow race car mechanics all said today that Himes would wear out fast. I do recall on Formula Fords and Formula Bs that was something checked and replaced often. Neat while they work though. Surely aftermarket manufactures will catch up as time goes on. Im trying to find some alternative way to beef them up. I can't believe I have not hit one on something yet. Are the ones that have broken been hit or is it spinning tires and then getting traction breaking them??

[Hunner]

Something might be fabbed up using these. Interesting little clip.

http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...nnyjoints.aspx

Everybody throw out ideas or places you know somebody that actually makes things. Im working on my network of talented friends.

[Desert Dan]

Are the later model OEM tie rods larger diameter and stronger?
Have more people broken the earlier tie rods?
Maybe we can upgrade to the later tie rods?

Could a simple clamp-on reinforcment sleeve be fabricated?
That way you wouldn't need to un-bolt anything or re-align the front end



What does the Alpha sterring system look like? Would that system work on the older H3s

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Hunner

Are the ones that have broken been hit or is it spinning tires and then getting traction breaking them??

That's usually it.

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by Hunner

I don't think I see any grease zerts. How long will Hime joints last without grease? I know Skyjacker struts and track bars on Jeeps wear out quickly on the street. I will look at that somemore and see if I can find how to contact them with measurements just to run the scenario. I looked at some full size pickups and they are longer and not impressively bigger if at all.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The connected joints of the prior art comprise a plurality of articulated joints henceforth individually referred to as a ball joint. Dimensionally, the Hime Joint is similar in size to a conventional ball joint or tie rod end found in selected vehicle suspension systems. While it does offer the rotational capability of the ball joint, it lacks the connecting insert to allow it to act as a ball joint or tie rod end. The newly invented tapered, or alternatively, straight insert provides that added capability.

When the conventional upper and lower ball joints or tie rod ends are replaced with the Hime Joint and the newly invented tapered or straight insert is installed, new and unexpected results occur. The Hime Joint, when fitted with the newly invented tapered or straight insert provides proportionally greater vertical and or horizontal travel. This extra travel results in a dramatically improved suspension system; one that is up to eighty percent stronger and weighs less than the conventional ball joint system. Additionally the unsprung weight of the suspension system is reduced and handling is vastly improved. Friction is also greatly reduced compared to the conventional style ball joint.

Just drill and tap it for a zerk. No big deal.

[fourfourto]

Inked owes Bebe a Rod

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Inked owes Bebe a Rod

[Hunner]

Originally Posted by Huck BB62

Just drill and tap it for a zerk. No big deal.

Well if it had a groove around the edge inside to capture some grease it would. The ones I looked at today if you did that it would just ooze out where the zerk was. Nothing to contain it. Have you had success doing that in an offroad environment??