Overview
The Artec RE1401L is a 7/8 inch rod end kit, also called a heim joint, with a left-hand thread. It has a 7/8-14 Chromoly rod end with a 3/4 inch bore for suspension and steering builds.
Midwest Control Products Corp makes the MXM series rod end. The kit is a budget option for builders, and it has a heat treated bearing steel ball and an injection molded nylon race for a quiet joint.
Key features
- Chromoly body with polished chrome finish
- Heat treated bearing steel ball with hard chrome surface
- Injection molded nylon race
- Two stainless steel high misalignment spacers
- Tube adapter for 1.0 ID to 1.5 OD tubing
Rod end care and checks
A rod end is a pivot that takes both angle and load, so the joint sees constant movement in suspension and steering use. Check the ball for play by moving the joint by hand, and look for grit or moisture getting past the seal and into the race. A nylon race wears over time, so a joint with noticeable play should be replaced rather than tightened.
When installing, confirm the thread direction before threading the jam nut and keep the spacers square to the bracket. Use a lock nut or thread locker as appropriate, and set the joint so it moves freely without binding at full travel. Keep the tube adapter clean and free of cracks, because it carries the joint’s load into the tube.
Specifications
| Brand | Artec Industries |
|---|---|
| Part number | RE1401L |
| UPC | 816791022882 |
| Shank | 7/8 inch, 14 threads per inch |
| Bore | 3/4 inch |
| Thread direction | Left hand |
| Mounting width | 1.75 inch with spacer, 5/8 inch hole |
| Spacers | Stainless steel, 5/8 to 3/4 inch high misalignment |
| Tube adapter | For 1.0 ID to 1.5 OD tubing |
| Body | Chromoly, polished chrome |
| Race | Injection molded nylon |
Vehicle fitment
It is a generic rod end for suspension or steering builds. The thread, bore and tubing size decide whether it suits your project, so match those measurements to your application before ordering.
Confirm the thread, width and tube size against your application before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm the thread direction and the spacer width before assembling the joint. The tube adapter is sized for 1.0 ID to 1.5 OD tubing, so measure your tube first.
What’s included
One 7/8 inch rod end, one jam nut, one wrench flat tube adapter for 1.0 ID to 1.5 OD tubing, and two stainless steel 5/8 to 3/4 inch high misalignment spacers.
