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4-link rod ends? #1606220 04/12/14 10:46 AM 04/12/14 10:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio B BigDog68Dart OP super stock
BigDog68Dart OP super stock B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio	when or how often should you change rod ends? metal fatigue or wear factors, stress etc. is there any way to tell when they should be changed other than failure?

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: BigDog68Dart] #1606221 04/12/14 11:01 AM 04/12/14 11:01 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	You can feel the ball getting sloppy in the housing... if you clean and lube them you can get years out of them

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1606222 04/12/14 05:31 PM 04/12/14 05:31 PM
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B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	Quote: You can feel the ball getting sloppy in the housing... if you clean and lube them you can get years out of them Clean them with brakeclean and if the center just flops around in the socket replace them if they feel snug they are still good. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: B G Racing] #1606223 04/12/14 05:52 PM 04/12/14 05:52 PM
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340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	What's the best way to lube them? And the best lube? Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: 340B5] #1606224 04/12/14 06:07 PM 04/12/14 06:07 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: What's the best way to lube them? And the best lube? I use lithium spray white grease once clean... and if they are out then I rotate the ball.. if not I spray the heck out of them

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1606225 04/12/14 07:16 PM 04/12/14 07:16 PM
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340B5 pro stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,532 off the grid	Thanks. I was wondering if you could use something like machine way-oil you know, something that would cling to it. Spray lithium should work good though, being it comes out of the can more liquid like and under pressure. Yeah, it's got a smallblock.

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: 340B5] #1606226 04/12/14 09:56 PM 04/12/14 09:56 PM
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G-Money1320 top fuel Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,675 Mi.	I usually get a few runs out of mine but when I make one of those elusive 4 sec. runs I like to change them before the next round just in case of excessive vibrations that might weaken the integrity of the metal I look forward to seeing the BigDog and Special Kay soon!! 416 stroker from Nick at Compu-flow. 11.14 in full street trim. Seems like a new best every time out. 11.06 open headers----so far!!

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: G-Money1320] #1606227 04/13/14 12:19 AM 04/13/14 12:19 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio B BigDog68Dart OP super stock
BigDog68Dart OP super stock B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio	Quote: I usually get a few runs out of mine but when I make one of those elusive 4 sec. runs I like to change them before the next round just in case of excessive vibrations that might weaken the integrity of the metal I look forward to seeing the BigDog and Special Kay soon!! A man of knowledge,I thought you only did transmissions! Ha ha, Hope to see you soon! My rod ends are solid,the thought was just fatigue of metal. at stress point,just trying to be safe, getting to old to get hurt, lost an end on ladder bar car once in top end shut down, was not easy to control even though the safty strap cought it.

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: BigDog68Dart] #1606228 04/13/14 11:22 AM 04/13/14 11:22 AM
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B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	The success of a fourlink is that the energy is dispersed to the 4 forward ends where as a ladder bar is all concentrated at the two front ends.There are also different quality(strength)of ends that can be purchased. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: B G Racing] #1606229 04/13/14 02:29 PM 04/13/14 02:29 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio B BigDog68Dart OP super stock
BigDog68Dart OP super stock B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 892 Caledonia, Ohio	thanks Bob, you know me, trying to be safe as possible! better safe than sorry. thanks

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: BigDog68Dart] #1606230 04/13/14 02:50 PM 04/13/14 02:50 PM
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Bill MeLater mopar B Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 671 Wisconsin USA	You can get rubber dust boots for 'em. I think Speedway has them, keeps.the lube in and the dirt out.

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: BigDog68Dart] #1606231 04/13/14 03:25 PM 04/13/14 03:25 PM
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B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	Quote: thanks Bob, you know me, trying to be safe as possible! better safe than sorry. thanks [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: 4-link rod ends? [Re: B G Racing] #1606232 04/13/14 07:29 PM 04/13/14 07:29 PM
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curleysracecars member C Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 186 Middleton, ID	If youre not running the dust boots, do NOT lube them. Unless your track has zero dust/debris(Ive never seen one), the lube will attract any and all dust/dirt and cling to them. As for life, it all depends on how much power you are hitting them with, and what quality of rod ends you are using. In our car with 1280 lbs of torque, we replace them every 2 seasons. I promise, its cheap insurance...last thing you want is a heim letting go. Kyle Curley

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