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WWJD
Nov 7, 2006 20:25:47 GMT -3
Post by jps4jeep on Nov 7, 2006 20:25:47 GMT -3
What Would Jeepers Do..
Heim Joints versus Tie Rod ends?
I ended up choosing Moog Tie Rod Ends ( ES2233L & ES2010R)instead the heim joints cause I was under the impression that they will not be as hash on the road and absorb some of the roads feed back.
I also went as far as ream out the pitman arm and the ES2233L rod end for moog Tie rod ends for extra durability and driving ease? (another ES2010R and a ES210L)
DId I overkill where not needed or should I have just went with the heims?
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WWJD
Nov 7, 2006 20:30:20 GMT -3
Post by chrometj on Nov 7, 2006 20:30:20 GMT -3
i would go moog, yes they will "feel" better on the road. moog is an excellent suspension/steering brand in the industry.
i feel heims do not notify the user of play, before breakage. and obviously fail in mall parking lots! lol
heims are much noisier, i feel for a DD, rig. I would run regular tie rod ends, as you did
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WWJD
Nov 7, 2006 21:19:11 GMT -3
Post by jps4jeep on Nov 7, 2006 21:19:11 GMT -3
I don't wheel the hard core mall lots..
thing is, my jeep is not a daily driver, heck hasn't started since july
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WWJD
Nov 7, 2006 21:44:11 GMT -3
Post by axle on Nov 7, 2006 21:44:11 GMT -3
I have heims. i havn't had them long enough to know what happens when they go bad. But i do like em'! Bob
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WWJD
Nov 7, 2006 22:58:30 GMT -3
Post by dsgray16 on Nov 7, 2006 22:58:30 GMT -3
Iv been running heims for over a year now, im on my second set. They do wear out faster if your DDing your rig for obvious reasons. Yes, i would rather have tie rod ends for my jeep. But if it was just for the trail i would stay with teh heims. It is not hard at all to tell when they are shot trust me, you just wiggle them a little and see if there is play in them...
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WWJD
Nov 8, 2006 0:41:39 GMT -3
Post by chrometj on Nov 8, 2006 0:41:39 GMT -3
or they blast off when you are going down the road !
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WWJD
Nov 8, 2006 13:15:34 GMT -3
Post by slab42 on Nov 8, 2006 13:15:34 GMT -3
john, i think you mean WWDD... what would dennis do! That is our motto at work!
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WWJD
Nov 8, 2006 14:13:45 GMT -3
Post by jps4jeep on Nov 8, 2006 14:13:45 GMT -3
john, i think you mean WWDD... what would dennis do! That is our motto at work! Install On-star into a 88 scort, cause yo, your s*** is dirt! Next time he is in the shop, call me.
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WWJD
Nov 8, 2006 14:14:20 GMT -3
Post by jps4jeep on Nov 8, 2006 14:14:20 GMT -3
Thanks, I think I will be happy with my decision.
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WWJD
Nov 8, 2006 23:16:23 GMT -3
Post by AR4CE on Nov 8, 2006 23:16:23 GMT -3
I'm doing all heims in the dodge this weekend. (don thuren fab xover steering and trackbar)
I'll let ya know how it turns out
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WWJD
Nov 9, 2006 0:05:04 GMT -3
Post by jeepgod on Nov 9, 2006 0:05:04 GMT -3
to run heims on a dd is like punching a brick wall it does nobody any good
or it will cause great pain
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WWJD
Nov 9, 2006 0:11:58 GMT -3
Post by jps4jeep on Nov 9, 2006 0:11:58 GMT -3
theatrical pause, nice touch
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WWJD
Nov 9, 2006 1:07:55 GMT -3
Post by jeepgod on Nov 9, 2006 1:07:55 GMT -3
i thought the same thing
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