copy and pasting this thread from the one i made on SON
I have received the new rod ends, the pics are nice and large for your viewing pleasure.
The new rod ends are on the right in these picture, they are the ABSOLUTE HIGHEST QUALITY rods ends that can be had for this purpose on the market today. No other company offers you this level of rod end on their arms.
The other rod ends ( on the left in these pictures ) are the same that SPL uses on their multi-link.
the specs on the new rod ends are as follows:
Genuine 3-piece design, pressed and assembled in the US
BALL:
52100 bearing steel
heat treated
hard chrome plated
precision ground
RACE:
teflon / kevlar lining
self-lubricating
self-sealing
BODY:
Chrome Moly Steel
Heat Treated
Protective coated for corrosion resistance
Radial Static Load Rating = 17,955 lbs !!!
These rod ends are meant for competitive Dirt-Track and Sport-Modified racing. They are over-kill for rear upper control arms. However, because they are self sealing they do not require any maintenance other than the occasionaly cleaning.
Price with the new rod ends is:
RUCA: $260
TOE: $160
TRACTION: $160
ALL 3: $550
The rod ends on the left have the following specs:
2-piece design:
BALL:
52100 Bearing Steel
heat treated
hard chrome plated
precision ground
BODY:
Carbon Steel
Protective Coating for corrosion resistance
Radial Static Load Rating = 10,801 lbs
There are several people rolling around Ontario with these arms already.
Price with these Rod Ends:
RUCA: $250
TOE: $150
TRACTION: $150
ALL 3: $520
half of it is already spoken for, Flavio has some traction arms coming his way and one full set just went to a dude in northern ontario.
This Multi-Link is professional manufactured by Canadian Custom Fabrication is St. Catharines. They also produce several competition grade components for Bicknell motorsports and others
