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Offline xjh3

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Re: XJ Build
« Reply #195 on: September 17, 2012, 11:20:56 AM »
Ok, wasn't sure if the body of the heim was completely exposed on 571 like mine are. These basically have seen no salt, I can see a tiny reflection of myself when I look at them. Haha. It is definitely the lining wearing out.
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95 2500 Cummins

Offline smichaelR22

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« Reply #196 on: September 17, 2012, 11:51:03 AM »
they get rapped pretty good on the buggy.  i do have bushings on one end that i replace often.  3/4 heims on the steering didnt last, the 7/8" last longer but after 150 race miles they are starting to loosen up.


all the 1.25" heims i have on the buggy are original.  i did the front first, then the rear.


in my opinion, all ballistic / jonny joint / ball end things / bushings are junk compared to the ruff stuff 1.25 heims.


things made for street jeeps are not made for flogging. 
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline xjh3

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« Reply #197 on: September 18, 2012, 07:52:10 AM »
i do have bushings on one end that i replace often.

I was thinking, I wonder if this is the key. On the hard hits, you've got some poly to soak up the impact. I've got heims on both ends. That energy has to go somewhere...
97 XJ on tons
95 2500 Cummins

Offline smichaelR22

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« Reply #198 on: September 18, 2012, 08:15:31 AM »
i guess ill let you know when i build the new buggy, it will be hard heimd all over.
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline Spencer

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« Reply #199 on: October 03, 2012, 10:48:58 AM »
I love the new paint!
« Last Edit: October 03, 2012, 10:57:16 AM by Spencer »

Offline Spencer

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« Reply #200 on: October 03, 2012, 10:57:55 AM »
The pink is key

 

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