Overview
The Artec Industries Premium 3-piece Teflon lined rod end, part number A/IJMX14L, has a 7/8 inch bore and left hand threads. It suits suspension or steering joints that need strength, flexibility and smooth operation. The JMX series is built for strength, reliability and flexibility.
The JMX series uses a heat treated 4130 chromoly body with a silver zinc finish and a smooth PTFE (Teflon) liner. The ball is heat treated bearing steel with a hard chrome polished surface, and the race is heat treated alloy steel. The race is designed to outlast a budget rod end with an injection molded race, and the Teflon lining helps keep the joint quiet and tight over time.
Key features
- Teflon (PTFE) liner for smooth operation
- Heat treated 4130 chromoly body
- Heat treated bearing steel ball with hard chrome polished surface
- Heat treated alloy steel race
- Left hand reverse thread rotation
- Size 7/8 inch
- Zinc plated finish
Installing a rod end safely
A rod end carries load at a joint that moves in more than one direction, so the fit at installation matters as much as the part itself. Check the thread direction, the shank size and the bore before assembly, because a rod end that goes in the wrong way can look right and still fail under load. Clean the threads and inspect them for damage before threading the rod end in.
Once the rod end is in place, the joint should move freely by hand with no binding. After the first drives, check for new play, noise or a rough feel, since these can point to wear or a loose jam nut. Steering and suspension joints are safety parts, so any play or looseness should be inspected before the vehicle goes back on the trail.
- Confirm left hand reverse threads before assembly
- Inspect threads for damage first
- Check for free movement after installation
- Recheck the jam nut after the first drives
Specifications
| Brand | Artec Industries |
|---|---|
| Part number | A/IJMX14L |
| Series | JMX |
| Body material | Heat treated 4130 chromoly |
| Ball | Heat treated bearing steel, hard chrome polished |
| Race | Heat treated alloy steel |
| Liner | PTFE (Teflon) |
| Finish | Silver zinc finish, with a zinc plated surface. |
| Shank | 7/8 Inches – 14 |
| Bore | 7/8 inch |
| Thread direction | Left hand reverse |
| Quantity | Each |
Vehicle fitment
It is a universal fit, with no vehicle named. Check the 7/8 inch shank, 7/8 inch bore and left hand thread direction against the joint you are replacing, and confirm the application before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The thread rotation is left hand reverse, so confirm you need left hand threads before assembly. Steering and suspension joints are safety parts, so have a qualified technician install this rod end and check it for free movement afterward.
What’s included
The quantity is one rod end. Check the package contents against your installation before starting, including any jam nut or grease you need.
