nowayitstaysjeep

I have the rough country Long arm set up and of course my bushings keep wearing in my lower control arms. This will be the 3rd set in a year and half i have had to swap them. I dont really mind just ordering more bushings from rough country but id rather just fix it right and not have to worry about them all the time. Anyone know of what rod-ends/flex joints i should use and how can i find the size i need once i select the ones i want???

Any help or opions is appriecated.
Thanks Taylor

ct67_72

I'm not 100% familiar. Do they thread into the arm?
If so you need to measure the shank and thread pitch. Then the mounting width. Which is probably 2.63. Then you can find the appropriate end. I would look at someone like ruff stuff specialties for their heim joints. Cheap and no maintenance.

ktmracer419

i know people who have swapped in currie johnny joints into rough country arms. its either 1.25" or 1" shank. something like 12 or 14 tpi.

ct67_72

Oh so jonny joints should be the same dimensions, or you can get the correct spacers for heims, shouldn't be a problem.

nowayitstaysjeep

Thanks guys, thats exactly what i was hoping to hear. Yes i want to thread them into my long arms. Im not familiar at all when it comes to working with rod-ends so anymore info is appreciated.

ct67_72

Once you know what thread size they are you can go here.
This is for 1.25"
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/125RE.html
then figure out the bolt diameter and pick your spacers.
They should be the correct 2.63 or 2 5/8 width that I assume you need
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...1x58SSMIS.html
there are different inner diameter adapters depending on the bolt size. Im referencing this one because its probably closest to whats in there if its not actually whats there.
I like the heims myself, because they are cheap, and maintenance free. Sure you cant rebuild them, but for the price Ill just buy new ones.
Jonny joints would probably be a direct replacement as well.
Just going to be which ever way you choose to go.
I havent had good luck with flex joints, but my heims have been great.

nowayitstaysjeep

Thanks man ill look into it and figure out which route i wanna go.
I measured my R.C. ones and they have a 1.5 shank 2.5 width and a 9/16th bolt through the center so i should be good.