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Def · 05-06-2010, 06:01 PM

I wouldn't run those - look like any other cheap Chinese made 14mm shank tie rod outers. I had some and the cast rod end is absolute junk. Mine developed a noticeable amount of play on one end with only 1000 miles(they had bronze races, totally not up to the loading requirements). The articulation angle is pretty low, so you are constantly in danger of binding the shank up and shearing them right off.

BTW - quick rule of thumb... NEVER run a rod end where you can see the casting line on the housing. Pretty big tip that they're the cheapest and lowest quality units on the planet.

05-06-2010, 06:01 PM	#745
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16)	I wouldn't run those - look like any other cheap Chinese made 14mm shank tie rod outers. I had some and the cast rod end is absolute junk. Mine developed a noticeable amount of play on one end with only 1000 miles(they had bronze races, totally not up to the loading requirements). The articulation angle is pretty low, so you are constantly in danger of binding the shank up and shearing them right off. BTW - quick rule of thumb... NEVER run a rod end where you can see the casting line on the housing. Pretty big tip that they're the cheapest and lowest quality units on the planet. __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT