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Old 09-07-2011, 06:10 PM
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Default Heim Joint Thread Question

If i have a 3/4"-16 heim joint that has a 1-3/4" thread length and is being used on a tubular upper control arm that is not under any spring load, what percentage of those threads should be threaded into the tubular upper control arm?

Other details of said heim joint.

Ball Material Information
Heat-Treated Chrome-Plated 52100 Bearing Steel
Race Material
PTFE/Kevlar
Race Material Information
Self Sealing
Liner Material
Without Liner
Shank Thread Size
3/4"-16
Inside Diameter (A)
5/8"
Outside Diameter (B)
1-3/4"
Overall Thickness (C)
3/4"
Center-to-Base Length (D)
2-7/8"
Thread Length (E)
1-3/4"
Housing Thickness (F)
9/16"
Maximum Ball Swivel (6° to 22°)
13°
Static Radial Load Capacity
31,680 lbs.
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