So can someone perhaps give me a hand tomorrow (Monday) or point me in the right direction as far as heims go. I'm in the dark as this is the first time I have messed with them on the new rig.
I know several on my 4-link are going bad (so says hippy) and need some tips on how to tell which need to be replaced, where to order from, and what I need to know (sizes, etc) to order new ones.
I appreciate the help - trying to get ready in time for Katemcy this weekend!
Thanks,
Chris Scotti
1988 Suzuki Samurai buggy
buy a couple and wait till they are broken to replace them
Originally Posted by Shaggy
i think scotti intends not to be "that guy" anymore, but since eric said they are worn out id prolly not worry about it and just run them for several more years.
heims are $$$ i say buy one of each size and just do trail fixes... they are not gonna mess up it is a freaking sammy... that thing isnt exactly the 8runner heavy... even with the man in it
I think it depends on how worn out they actually are.
if he cant tell how worn out they are they are not worn out enough
Mad props to Eric once again for teahing me all about heims tonight. I am going to go ahead and replace all 16 using lances lift, just not before this weekend. I'll borrow a couple from Eric just in case for katemcy.
Now that I have seen how they come off, I would definitely have to disagree about the "cheapo wait until they break on the trail" plan. It would be somewhat of a ***** to rig up the truck to unbind the right one on the trail, adjust it to work, etc... Not to mention the fact that it could take other stuff with it if it was on a tough obstacle when they broke (like my Fox Air shocks - talk about $$$).
Besides, John's right, I am really hoping that I DON"T get nominated for any of my typical club awards this year
Thanks,
Chris Scotti
1988 Suzuki Samurai buggy
what size hiems were they, btw? If its possible, you may want to look into replacing them with something like a johnny joint or evolution joint next time you're going though the trouble. They seem to last longer, and are rebuildable. Just an idea
3/4"x5/8"
What do those look like? Pros/Cons?
Thanks,
Chris Scotti
1988 Suzuki Samurai buggy
I think the Evo joints would be best for you cause they could be a direct replacement for your heims depending on how the brackets are made
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
EVO joints are freakin expensive. A new set of good FKs or similar under a light buggy with a small motor should last a long time.
yeah, but they are bling
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
bling is a slippery slope...a couple EVO joints and before you know it he'll be trying to beadlock spinners and get his shocks gold plated
yeah, plus if you used and evo in right and left hand on 2 4links it would be at least 1600 for all of joints. That alot of money on some damn joints
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
holy balls. i think it'll be expensive enough just getting the regular ones.
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