Overview
The Rock Krawler Krawler Joint, 1.25 inch shank (part number RKSRK05068), is a right hand thread joint with a 1-1/4 inch – 12 shank for building custom links. It allows up to plus or minus 30 degrees of misalignment, or 60 degrees total per side.
The Pro Krawler Joint is made with tight tolerances for consistency. Its chromoly housings are heat treated for strength and zinc plated for corrosion resistance. The inner ball is hard chrome plated billet 52100 steel, and the inner raceway is designed to resist wear and isolate high frequency vibration.
Key features
- Up to plus or minus 30 degrees of misalignment
- Chromoly housing, heat treated and zinc plated
- Hard chrome plated billet 52100 steel inner ball
- Inner raceway built for wear resistance and vibration isolation
- Right hand thread
Building a link with it
A joint like this sits at the end of a link and lets the tube move freely as the axle articulates. Because the joint works through an angle, the link length matters: a joint held near its full angle at full travel wears faster and can bind. Set the length with the suspension at rest and then cycle it through its range by hand before the link is loaded.
Rod end joints are often replaced in pairs with the links they serve, so inspect the mating joint and any worn bushings at the same time. Keep the threads clean and free of dirt before threading the joint in, and make sure the locknut seats fully so it does not back off over time.
Specifications
| Brand | Rock Krawler |
|---|---|
| Part number | RKSRK05068 |
| Shank | 1-1/4 inch – 12 |
| Bore | 0.75 (as listed) |
| Thread direction | Right hand |
| Misalignment | Up to 30 degrees, 60 degrees total per side |
| Housing | Chromoly, heat treated, zinc plated |
| Ball | Hard chrome plated billet 52100 steel |
| Fitment | Universal fit |
Vehicle fitment
This joint is universal fit and is not tied to a particular vehicle. Check the shank and bore against the tube or link you are building before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Set the link length so the joint does not run near its full angle at full travel. After installation, check the joint for misalignment through its range of movement.
What’s included
This item is the joint only. Jam nuts and other hardware are not included, so check your build for anything else it needs.
