Product Summary

  • These hem joint rod end features a P.T.F.E. liner
  • Hole diameter measures 0.625" and has a misaligned angle of 26 degrees
  • Body is made from alloy steel that is heat treated and silver oxide coated
  • The ball is made from 52100 steel and is heat treated and hard chrome plated
  • It has a 5/8"-18 male thread pitch that is available in left or right hand and has a 1.630" thread length
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Key Specs

Thread Type
Rod End AttachmentMale Threads/Eyelet
Thread Pitch5/8"-18
Material TypeSteel
Hole Diameter0.625"
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FK Rod Ends offers this two piece male heim. The ball is made of 52100 steel that is heat treated and hard chrome plated. The body is made of alloy steel and is black oxide coated. The race is heat treated steel alloy that has been zinc plated and chromate treated.
  • Ball is 52100 steel, heat treated and hard chrome plated
  • Body is alloy steel, heat treated, black oxide coated
  • Race is alloy steel, heat treated, zinc plated, chromate treated
  • P.T.F.E. liner
  • 5/8" thread
  • Choose Left Hand or Right Hand threads

Applications: Clutch, brake, steering linkage, and suspension components on moderate horsepower applications.

Assembly Tip: To ease assembly, be sure to run a tap or die through the threads on chrome plated fasteners and apply an anti-seize compound to prevent galling of the threads.

Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #
BrandFK Rod Ends
Thread Type
Rod End AttachmentMale Threads/Eyelet
Thread Pitch5/8"-18
Material TypeSteel
Hole Diameter0.625"
Rod End StylePTFE Lined
Rod End Construction2-piece
Grease FittingNo
FinishBlack Oxide
ColorBlack
Bushing MaterialPTFE
Jam Nut IncludedNo
GENERAL
Thread Length1.630"
Rod End Ball Diameter1.125"
Rod End Head Diameter1.5"
Rod End Head Width0.75"
Rod End Misalign Angle26 degrees
Center Hole to End of Shank2.625"
Heat TreatedYes
Load Capacity15200 lbs.
GTIN Code
Sold in QuantityEach

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

6 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers appreciate the product, especially as a solution for tie rod ends and steering arm clearance. Notably, the product's quality and solid construction echo through several reviews. Users report a good tolerance level, demonstrating no unnecessary slack, though some note a slight tightening over time. Despite this, the Heim joint continuously functions well, which has led to some consumers repurchasing it. As compared to competitors, FK rod ends have proved consistently reliable and satisfactory, despite minor issues with the kevlar lining.

4.5

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Good part

5.0

4 years ago

Michael

Alvarado, TX

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Worked great as tie rod ends for the modified

Would Recommend

A good solution

5.0

5 years ago

Miltoid

Lincoln, NE

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I needed this for clearance of my steering arm by the headers. It's a quality Heim joint.

Would Recommend

I would buy again.

5.0

5 years ago

23Tbucket

Batavia, IL.

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Got what I paid for

Would Recommend

Good quality

5.0

8 years ago

Dave

Lincoln NE

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Good tolerance. Smooth but no slop.

Would Recommend

I would buy again

3.0

9 years ago

Showtime

Hayden AL

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Heim was a little tight but still functioned well

Would Recommend

FK is good quality

4.0

10 years ago

Formerly Frogman

Lincoln NE

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Have always had pretty good results with FK rod ends. The only downside I've encountered is sometimes over time the kevlar lining starts lifting out slightly making the heim clearance tighten up some.

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

1 Question • 1 Answer

Which do I need to do both outer tie rods with

by chris

• 9 years ago

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