question on 4link part

[krisP]

https://4xguard.com/rod-end-left-hand.html

are these different ends for the 4link ? and does anybody know the thread size and hole diameter of the heim ends ?

EDIT: I see they are for KK, would they not work for KJ ?

 

[Myke]

https://4xguard.com/rod-end-left-hand.html

are these different ends for the 4link ? and does anybody know the thread size and hole diameter of the heim ends ?

EDIT: I see they are for KK, would they not work for KJ ?

I would call and ask jba the width. The stock upper mounts on the body side are 2.65" wide and I believe a 9/16" bolt.

He can also tell you the rod thread specs.

The only thing I see is the end you posted looks to be for a trackbar and won't have much flex side to side just up/down. The heims with misalignment spacers should be ~30° of flex per end.

 

[krisP]

yeah I talked to them and they just referred me to the website which tells nothing

 

[Myke]

yeah I talked to them and they just referred me to the website which tells nothing

If you look up the KK trackbar bushing size it'll be the same as the jba bushing you posted above.

But again I wouldn't run it for rear uca bushings due to the lack of flex.

 

[krisP]

i was looking for johnny joints or flex joints to run

 

[Myke]

i was looking for johnny joints or flex joints to run

Can you measure the width of the opening for the axle side mount from JBA? This will tell you what widths will work.

You have two options but only one I would personally run. Because the JBA kit uses female rod end joints you would need to fabricate a female-female coupler which may cause issues on the length of the arm, and you'd need to weld one end so it doesn't loosen up.

The way I would do it is purchase new DOM tubing and weld in thread adapters

Once I finish my 4 link I'm going to look into making a kit that will bolt into the stock location and is fully adjustable. Just need to speak with my lawyer about protecting myself and liability/insurance. My buddy who is an automotive engineer and I have been talking about making poly bushings and other parts for the KJ.

 

[krisP]

I was thinking something like this
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Fabrica..._pt=101460&t_pn=R/ERM30200#overview_Container

its just an example. And the flex joints from the IRO WJ a-arm mount to the KJ perfectly if i could find a coupler/barrel that matched them. Maybe im just getting into something more than i can handle haha.

 

[Myke]

I was thinking something like this
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Fabrica..._pt=101460&t_pn=R/ERM30200#overview_Container

its just an example. And the flex joints from the IRO WJ a-arm mount to the KJ perfectly if i could find a coupler/barrel that matched them. Maybe im just getting into something more than i can handle haha.

Oh that would be perfect if it matches the threads on the rod.

 

[krisP]

want to weld in some bungs for me so i can run these ? haha

https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/flex-end-threaded-male-end.html

 

[Myke]

want to weld in some bungs for me so i can run these ? haha

https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/flex-end-threaded-male-end.html

Yeah but you would need the proper size tube. Another option is getting solid 2" aluminum bar stock and drilling/tapping it.