twybrow
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| posted on 8/2/14 at 06:32 PM |
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Question about rod ends for adjustable wishbones
Evening all,
I am just looking to have someone make up some adjustable upper (front) wishbones for my car, so that I can add some much needed caster, and have a
bit more adjustment.
I was planning to use M12 (fine thread?) rod ends from McGill Motorsport - do I need the super fancy ones they do, or the intermediate fancy version?
Is there any need for fine thread (high torque and finer adjustment) or should I just keep it standard?
Intermediate fancy (teflon lined)
Super fancy (teflon and kevlar
lined)
Also would I just order 4 x right hand thread versions? I cant see why I would need to mix it up with LH and RH threads (only needed where you have
two rod ends attached together...?).
I was planning to order:
4 x M12 RH rod ends
4 x locking nuts
4 x ERW threaded inserts
Many thanks.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 8/2/14 at 06:48 PM |
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what diamiter are your current bushes/tubes/bolts ? some are 5/8" i think or 1/2"
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twybrow
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| posted on 8/2/14 at 07:03 PM |
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Current bushes are 1/2" I/D (bolts are sleeved to sleeved to M12).
Current wishbone tube is 0.875" (7/8" o/d.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 8/2/14 at 07:55 PM |
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I used McGill cheap 1/2" UNF on mine, you will also need to add displacement washers.
Just spray with oil before use, seems perfectly comfortable on the road, really good on the track 
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whitestu
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| posted on 8/2/14 at 09:15 PM |
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I've had the standard ones for several years now and they have worked fine with no signs of wear. Haven't done that many miles though.
Stu
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