therealcreeper

iTrader: (37)

my rod ends are shot. i have the original style spohn lca's with the big nut in the middle. should i get qa1's or the spohn replacements?

if qa1, which one?

size listed on spohns site is 3/4"-16 Thread x 3/4" Bore

ss1

iTrader: (32)

Probably either one is fine, I'm sure Spohn is using somebody else's heims anyways. I prefer to go with chromemoly heims for added strength. Get the teflon lined ones as they seem to hold up longer and make less noise than metal to metal ones. Something like QA1 XMR12 would be nice, unless you're on a budget and want to spend a little less, then go with a PCMR12T.

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

That and XML12 (left hand thread) is what we use on our road race cars.

They are ~$30 each from Jegs ...

All this is assuming you have 3/4" rod ends on the car now. Some places like BMR has/had 5/8" rod ends and were absolute junk.

BMR Tech

iTrader: (9)

The rod ends we use are the XM series QA1.....

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

Maybe today, but it wasn't always the case. Back when LS1.com was the epicenter of all thing LSx related, I had a HUGE thread about a BMR PHB whose end shattered causing the rear diff to bounce around in the wheel tubs, destroying tires and trashing wheels and inner fenders.

And the OP didn't say what vintage parts he had or manufacturer.

I was just making the point that not all suspension parts are created equal and one size does not fit all.

therealcreeper

iTrader: (37)

thanks ss1

and i did state that they were spohn lca's, good to know though

ss1

iTrader: (32)

No problem, and be sure to get lefts and rights like mitchntx mentioned.