These
joints are used in Iron Rock lower control arms for the JL Wrangler and
JT Gladiator that use the OEM size 16mm hardware. Our universal flex
joint is the best solution for your control arm build where maximum
misalignment is required to achieve unrestricted articulation in your
suspension. These precision machined parts come unassembled.
PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS
2 5/8" O.D. AND 2 5/8" MOUNTING WIDTH - Bolts directly into most Jeep lower control arm mounts
16mm BOLT HOLE
32° TOTAL MISALIGNMENT - Far more than most other competitor's joints. We haven't found one with more articulation yet.
UHMW
BEARING RACES - The choice we made to use this material was simple.
Here is the wikipedia definition so you know why:
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE or sometimes shortened
to UHMW), also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) or
high-performance polyethylene (HPPE), is a subset of the thermoplastic
polyethylene. It has extremely long chains, with molecular weight
numbering in the millions, usually between 2 and 6 million. The longer
chain serves to transfer load more effectively to the polymer backbone
by strengthening intermolecular interactions. This results in a very
tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic
presently made. It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals, with
exception of oxidizing acids. It has extremely low moisture absorption,
has a very low coefficient of friction, is self-lubricating, and is
highly resistant to abrasion (15 times more resistant to abrasion than
carbon steel). Its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than
that of nylon and acetal, and is comparable to that of Teflon, but
UHMWPE has better abrasion resistance than Teflon. It is odorless,
tasteless, and nontoxic. GREASABLE - Incredibly long lasting NO SNAP
RINGS - This joint bolts together without the use of snap rings or
threaded jam nuts.NO SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED - No spanner wrench or
custom tool is needed to assemble or maintain these joints INCREDIBLE
STRENGTH - Easily withstands the high axial loads of A-Arm and other
triangulated link suspensions. FULLY REBUILDABLE - Simple and
inexpensive to rebuild.