GM rod ends or Heim joints ?

[85k5dsl]

Well I picked up my higher steer crossover this morning it is complete except for rod ends. Should I go with GM rod ends or Heim joints ?
Mark

 

[rockmad]

Go with GM parts. They are strong and wont wear out as fast.

 

[4X4HIGH]

TRE's are much stronger than a Heim end. The TRE's are single shear but have a taper and a Heim is single shear but you use a straight shank bolt to clamp them in place.

 

[odin]

Another vote for TREs.
They are your best bet.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

TRE's are much stronger than a Heim end. The TRE's are double sheer and a Heim is single sheer.

TRE's are not double shear.

They are, however, intended to be run in single shear (hence the taper in the steering arm) while heims are not.

TRE's are what you should use.

 

[85k5dsl]

The rods are threaded 7/8-18 for TRE but I can't tell if the arms have a taper or not. I will have to check on that.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[2.5chevy]

Tre

 

[85k5dsl]

Well I checked the arms and they are tapered. TRE's it will be.

Thanks,

 

[Slapperbar]

TRE's you can pick up at a local parts store if damaged on the trail.

 

[86-1ton]

ok, i've heard of heim joints... what are TRE's, and does anyone have a pic of them...? i'm building a crossover system, i decided that would be best...

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

ok, i've heard of heim joints... what are TRE's, and does anyone have a pic of them...? i'm building a crossover system, i decided that would be best...

TRE means tie rod end, its the factory joint at the end of each steering link.

You can see what they look like in ORD's crossover kit here.

 

[86-1ton]

wow, TRE Tie Rod End... that makes a TON of sense...! thanks...!