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BWRC_6M
10-10-2013, 01:34 PM
what is the best brand and style for the 4 link rods have trouble with my moly heim being stiff and i spray them before each night of racing heard of self lubericating types out there
racinrocket1
10-10-2013, 03:42 PM
buy the telon ends you will no longer need to spray them as they are self lubricating. they cost alittle more but trust me its well worth it and they money you spend on lube spray pays for them in the long run.
7uptruckracer
10-10-2013, 05:01 PM
A lot use FK Rod Ends they are 15-25 per heim you CANNON use oil based sprays on them they will sell I use a dry film Teflon lube and blow them out. They really seem to be a difference maker people overlook even on the tie rods
Matt49
10-10-2013, 05:30 PM
We use the FK Teflon lined rod ends and love them. No lube required. Just clean them up from time to time. As previously stated, DO NOT lube a Teflon lined rod end. It will destroy the lining.
SS Motorsports
10-10-2013, 08:11 PM
Have gotten really good use out of the cheapest standard FK rod ends. Just have to make sure they are cleaned and lubed>
MachineMasters
10-11-2013, 08:20 AM
QA1 PCM-T rod ends. Chromoly + Teflon lined. They're like $10 or $12 for 5/8" and last all year.

PCMR10T for right hand 5/8"
PCML10T for left hand 5/8"
PCMR8-10T for 1/2" x 5/8" RH
PCML8-10T for 1/2" x 5/8" LH
Lizardracing
10-11-2013, 09:36 AM
Graphite powder works well and doesn't collect dust and dirt like oil and greases do. The biggest killer to metal on metal parts.
7uptruckracer
10-11-2013, 09:47 AM
MachineMasters where are you getting them for 10-12 I only see them 15-17 and up, which is about the same maybe slightly less then the FK Rod Ends
MachineMasters
10-11-2013, 11:35 AM
I get mine direct from QA1.

Looked up my invoice from the last purchase and I was a little off earlier.

PCMR10T $12.03
PCMR8-10T $11.51

PCMR12T (3/4") $15.00

Lefthand are the same price. I also got the small 3/4" hex jam nuts with 5/8" thread. Can use the same wrench for checking shock bolts as jam nuts while under the car. JNR10s-1 and jnl10s-1 were $.87 each.
7uptruckracer
10-11-2013, 12:48 PM
That's still a little cheaper depends on shipping qa1 has been high on shipping sometimes