V1 Front Suspension Spherical Rod Ends

[RobC76]

Thats exactly what I was referring to.
Thanks

 

[PyroGuy923]

Does anyone have a picture of the L23G bag? It's for the outer rod end hardware. I vaguely remember 2 being LH (reverse) threads from almost rounding off a jam nut.

 

[RobC76]

Mine has been unbagged and mocked on car sorry. Anything I can verify from there?

 

[Traé]

Does anyone have a picture of the L23G bag? It's for the outer rod end hardware. I vaguely remember 2 being LH (reverse) threads from almost rounding off a jam nut.

I don’t think any were left hand thread, when I get home this evening or tomorrow I can take a pic of that bag and send it to you.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

2 of the 4 large (outer) heim joints are LH threaded, as are a pair of the A-arms. At least they were with the early kits. Don't force things, they should go together easily if you are matching threads correctly.

 

[PyroGuy923]

2 of the 4 large (outer) heim joints are LH threaded, as are a pair of the A-arms. At least they were with the early kits. Don't force things, they should go together easily if you are matching threads correctly.

That’s what I ordered. Hopefully they are right.

 

[Traé]

That’s what I ordered. Hopefully they are right.

 

[TravMac]

Hey all - looking to do the same thing for my car this season to fix a few wear issues (and "upgrade" the rear cradle too while I'm at it). From research it seems our rod ends are a loader slot design, but I could be wrong there. I didn't see it posted, so the total count I came to is:
1/2-20, 1/2 ball - 8 RH thread (all front)
3/4-16, 5/8 ball - 4 RH thread (all front)
5/8-18, 5/8 ball - 8 RH thread, 2 LH thread (all rear)

I found a helpful guide for a few bearing comparisons. Looks like those QA1 X series have a few cross overs too:

Interchange Guide – FK Rod Ends

www.fkrodends.com

I guess I have 2 big questions all this brought to mind:
1) What did you guys end up getting/How are they holding up? There's so many options out there, some first hand experience is always appreciated.
2) Do we know the supplier/construction of the original set? Would be interesting to understand specs of those compared to what I've been looking up.