Female Chromoly Rod End – Hard Chrome – Heavy-Duty Heim Joint
Upgrade your linkage system with our heavy-duty female rod ends manufactured to strict X-Series specifications. These heim joints are constructed from heat-treated 4130 Chromoly steel and finished with a hard chrome plating, offering superior structural strength and corrosion resistance compared to standard mild steel or economy joints.
The ball is precision-ground 52100 bearing steel seated in a self-lubricating Nylon/PTFE race. This maintenance-free design isolates vibration and creates a tighter tolerance than metal-on-metal alternatives, making it the ideal choice for critical motorcycle and powersports applications.
Common Applications:
- Custom Linkages: Use the 5/16-24 female end to cap off threaded rod for custom gear shift linkages or lightweight control arms. (Note: 5/16-24 is the standard thread pitch for most Harley-Davidson shift linkages).
- Brake Stays & Torque Arms: The 3/8-24 female end is widely used for anchoring brake calipers to the frame or swingarm, where high tensile strength is required to prevent failure under braking load.
- Precision Adjustment: Perfect for systems requiring fine-tuning, such as clutch rods, throttle linkages, and master cylinder pushrods.
Specs:
- Thread Direction: Right Hand
- Material: Heat-Treated 4130 Chromoly Steel
- Finish: Hard Chrome Plated Body & Ball
- Race: Self-Lubricating Nylon/PTFE (Maintenance Free)
- Design: Loader Slot (Increased strength & shock load resistance)
- Static Load Ratings: ~7,639 lbs (5/16″) | ~9,544 lbs (3/8″)
Dimensions:
- Thread Length: 0.750″ (5/16″) | 0.937″ (3/8″)
- Centerline Length: 1.375″ (5/16″) | 1.625″ (3/8″)
- Ball Width: 0.437″ (5/16″) | 0.500″ (3/8″)
- Head Diameter: 0.875″ (5/16″) | 1.000″ (3/8″)
- Bore Diameter: 0.3125″ (5/16″) | 0.375″ (3/8″)
- Misalignment Angle: 14° (5/16″) | 12° (3/8″)
