Rod Ends..Do and Dont's?

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by DonMiller

I need to but\y a set for a 4-link I am setting up. This is my first time(ladder bar before) and need 3/4-16 w/.750 bore....What do I look for and what do I avoid like the plague? Chromoly is a given and a high stensile strength is a must, but what else? One piece, 2 , 3? Teflon, Kevlar? I see ads for some over $100 each and some for $15....all rated about the same give or take 500 pounds...

What do you say?

You should never have to pay more than about $35-$40 for a good quality chrome-moly 3/4" rod end. ...........If you regulary clean and lubricate the ends, you dont need teflon lined ends,they dont last any longer than a properly maintained non lined end ..........I've never had any issues with the brand S&W race cars sells. , ....I've also used the QA1 ends with no problems. ...........Keep em clean and inspect them regularly, and they'll all last about the same.........If you have the extra side clearance ,invest in a set of Seals It washers. .....They do an excellent job of keeping out the abrasive dirt that kills a rod end. .....Tom