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coolbigrock

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hello has anyone consider the option of using heim joints instead on ball joints for D22 Frontier.
 

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I run 3/4" heim joints on my front end but I have done a SAS swap. Heims are way stronger if they are in double shear but they will flog out quicker than a ball joint. Most of the front end failures are from idler arms breaking and bending the tie rods.
 
You can get sealed Heim joints, they come with a slip on boot that surprisingly works pretty well, just keep it full of grease, especially after a wet day or playing offroad.

Problem is they are illegal for road use, you need a rubber bush for any suspension components in Australia.
 

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