rod end upgrade.. please advise

[Skindiggers]

I'm thinking to change my rod ends and build some using Heim rod ends .
something like this

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Has anyone did something like this before ? Is it safe ? Will i have enough angle of movement ?
Please advise...

[Trail X]

The closest anyone has gotten to custom tie rod ends is the full-size pickup replacements.

The biggest challenge for you would be sourcing the tapered stud.

[Skindiggers]

I'll see what i can find and i'll update ..with photos
Thanks James..

[navigator]

I think it would depend on how hard it would be to source a 7 degree reamer.

[chevycrew]

Should be simple, just drill out and use a bolt through knuckle and heim. I hate tie rod ends, although I'm solid axle, all my rigs run heims.

[Trail X]

Steve, I thought tapered stud was a particularly good idea when it comes to steering, because the forces of steering will move a regular bolt stud relative to the knuckle hole. Maybe thread the knuckle hole.

[Skindiggers]

Should be simple, just drill out and use a bolt through knuckle and heim. I hate tie rod ends, although I'm solid axle, all my rigs run heims.

The idea is good .. but this means that i can never go back to original !

[chevycrew]

Yeah drilling would be permanent, I have not had any issues with my bolts and holes moving, even up to 46" tires, hydro assist, etc. Tight bolts won't move.

[Skindiggers]

If i will not find another solution.. for sure i will drill it and put normal bolts !