Shifter linkage chrome heim joints
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Shifter linkage chrome heim joints
If anyone is interested, I just bought 2 chrome shifter rod heim joints on eBay to replace the stock junk prone to failure at the most inopportune moment.
The vendor has a few left.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290345969827
The vendor has a few left.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290345969827
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From: Michigan
I bought a whole rod with the joints shipped to me for like 20 some bucks I think it was.. Watch the bay.. Ill try and find the info..
Heres a link to what I bought for mine..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories
Heres a link to what I bought for mine..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by n8dc; Sep 23, 2009 at 06:53 AM.
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When I replaced the shift rod lever last week, the heim joints I had installed on my shift rod were real stiff and felt like they were froze, they wouldn't swivel,etc. My indy said that they might have led to the failure of the lever. He said he had never seen or heard of the HD ones failing. I am considering replacing them with the HD stock ones. I don't want to replace another lever.
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
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When I replaced the shift rod lever last week, the heim joints I had installed on my shift rod were real stiff and felt like they were froze, they wouldn't swivel,etc. My indy said that they might have led to the failure of the lever. He said he had never seen or heard of the HD ones failing. I am considering replacing them with the HD stock ones. I don't want to replace another lever.
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
They can be purchased from any aftermarket catalog or fastener supplier or the like.
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When I replaced the shift rod lever last week, the heim joints I had installed on my shift rod were real stiff and felt like they were froze, they wouldn't swivel,etc. My indy said that they might have led to the failure of the lever. He said he had never seen or heard of the HD ones failing. I am considering replacing them with the HD stock ones. I don't want to replace another lever.
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
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When I replaced the shift rod lever last week, the heim joints I had installed on my shift rod were real stiff and felt like they were froze, they wouldn't swivel,etc. My indy said that they might have led to the failure of the lever. He said he had never seen or heard of the HD ones failing. I am considering replacing them with the HD stock ones. I don't want to replace another lever.
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
Right now the bolts holding them with poly nuts are not tightened real tight, allowing the rods to have some movement. Any suggestions, I think I paid like 12.00 a piece for the joints.
Joe
