High misalignment spacers are essential accessories designed to maximize the operational range of motion of spherical rod ends (heim joints). They act as specifically shaped reducers that allow suspension and steering linkages to achieve extreme articulation angles without mechanical binding.
By extending the effective width of the inner ball, they push mounting brackets and bolt heads further away from the rod end body, unlocking significantly greater degrees of tilt before interference occurs.
Crucial in long-travel suspension systems (like off-road trucks), they ensure the rod end housing does not crash into its mounting tabs during extreme suspension cycling, preventing catastrophic failure.
Acting as bore reducers, they allow you to utilize a larger, stronger rod end assembly with a smaller diameter mounting bolt, optimizing the strength-to-weight ratio of your linkage.
The stepped design accurately locates and centers the rod end ball within the mounting bracket tabs, eliminating unwanted side-to-side movement along the bolt axis.
They are the enabling component that allows designers to build high-performance, multi-link suspension systems that demand ranges of motion far beyond the limits of standard rod ends.
Designed to dramatically increase the pivot angle of Heim joints, these spacers prevent suspension binding during large suspension drops and harsh terrain changes.
Their clever step-down design allows you to use smaller bolts—such as 5/8"—on larger rod ends like 3/4", giving you more flexibility in mounting and suspension setup.
Made from hardened 303/304 stainless steel, they offer superior strength and complete corrosion resistance, staying clean and rust-free even in mud and water.
The tapered profile provides better clamping force, protects the bearing edges from wear, and ensures the bolt loads are distributed evenly for safer operation.
Depending on the rod end size, they typically increase articulation to around 26–34 degrees, ideal for long-travel suspension setups.
They are usually sold as a pair (2 pieces)—the correct amount for use with one Heim joint.
Yes, this is one of the most commonly used conversion sizes, and we keep it regularly in stock.
Not at all. We use hardened stainless steel specifically designed to withstand high torque and clamping force without deformation.
Extremely precise. Our spacers fit perfectly into the rod end’s bore with zero slop or looseness.
Most standard models ship within 7–15 days. For custom orders, lead time will be confirmed after evaluating your specs and quantity.
We accept T/T, PayPal (for samples), and L/C for large orders. For new customers, 30% deposit and 70% before shipment is standard.
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