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10 Types of Vehicles That Use Rod Ends
Rod ends—also called heim joints—are found in a wide variety of vehicles. This article explains their function and application across ten vehicle types with real examples.
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How to Replace Bushings
Replacing bushings is essential for maintaining vehicle and machine performance. Learn the step-by-step process to replace control arm bushings, how often to do it, and which bushing material is best for your needs. Also explore types of rod ends bearings for different applications and environments.
Custom Rod Ends Solution for a RV Project
SYZ Machine delivered 500 precision custom rod ends in just 28 days for a German RV brand. Through 304L stainless steel machining, PVD coating, and five rapid design iterations, SYZ ensured corrosion resistance, torque accuracy, and structural reliability—demonstrating the agility and quality expected from a custom rod ends supplier.
Lightweight Heim Joints for a High-Performance Electric Sports Car
A top U.S. automaker needed lightweight heim joints for an electric sports car, demanding 15% weight reduction and 30,000-cycle fatigue resistance. SYZ Machine delivered aerospace-grade aluminum parts, optimized via simulation, CNC precision, and 3D-printed iterations. The result: 17% lighter heim joints that passed every test and redefined structural performance.
Precision Ball Joints Challenge for EV Suspension Systems
A Korean EV brand required precision ball joints with ±0.1 Nm torque control and tight tolerances. SYZ Machine delivered 1,000 units within 3 weeks using 5-axis CNC machining and adaptive torque testing—eliminating prior inconsistency and delay. The result: smoother steering and validated production at scale.
Improving Rod End Strength and Precision with Laser Welding
SYZ Machine helped an Indian EV supplier boost rod end strength with laser welding, real-time monitoring, and fast tooling. From 6-week delays to 7-day samples, the client gained consistency, traceability, and faster production—all with verified 1200N+ tensile strength. A true upgrade from outdated welding methods.
Ball Joint Torque Control Solved: A Custom Engineering Case
SYZ Machine helped a European luxury SUV brand overcome ball joint torque control issues through smart testing, advanced plating, and 6-day prototyping. The solution enabled consistent performance, passed 600-hour salt spray tests, and led to a full production run delivered in just 12 days.
Torque Specs of Rod End and Bearing
Specification No-Load Breakaway Torque Description F1 6.0-24.0 in-lb Extremely Tight Need Tools to Move The Ball F2 2.0-6.0 in-lb Moderately Tight Move The Ball by Hands with Greater Resistance F3 0.0-1.0 in-lb No Clearance in The Bearing Easily Move The Ball by Hands Contact Us to Confirm More Details
What are Johnny Joints?
Johnny joint is a rebuildable flex Joints, it can be welded on the upper axle bracket as a fixed housing or be a threaded part of adjustment arm. Johnny joint consist of metal threaded housing, washer, bushing, ball assy and snap ring. The housing has a snap ring groove and a hole for a grease […]
Types of Rod End
A. Rod End Type Base on Design 1. Self-lubrication Rod End, Such as SA…T/K, SI…T/K SA…T/K, SI…T/K Rod End Features: Carbon Steel, Silver Zinc Plated Housing H59 Brass and PTFE Race, Brass Net Optional 52100 Bearing Steel with Hard Chrome Plated Ball Male and Female, Left and Right Hand Thread for Different Matching Request […]
What’s the difference between rod end, heim joint, rose joint?
Actually, rod end, heim joint and rose joint all mean the same products. Just due to the different cultural and history, it’s different name. The most popular name is spherical rod end bearing, which is called by Germans and most of the countries. Heim joint and Rose joint are from 2 companies, one is the […]
