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polaris indy heim size help

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#1 ·
i replaced all my 3/8th heims on my steering but know the radius rods ones underneath the belly-pan are crappy too so i may as well order them. i don't feel like tearing them down now but do know there are 2 sizes. 7/16 & 1/2. one would have to assume they are both right hand thread as the other end is a bushed connection. can anyone confirm this? what about heim bore size? are they different also?
 
#2 ·
Pete72, I believe the top smaller eye are left hand thread, be careful. You may need LOTS of heat from a torch to remove them.... Other wise they'll most likely snap off. Mine did on my 95 xlt project. Those eyes aren't cheap either... 18.99 for the top and over 20 for the bottom. On eBay. You'll pay around $100 for all 4 thru polaris
 
#3 ·
You might be better off finding new replacement radius rods and new end bushings. go with the newer 94/95 style the ends that bolt to the trailing arm are bigger and you get a better bushing setup. Plastic insert with a steel bushing. Otherwise the older style that's on our 400s is steel on steel and have a tendency to sieze together, if you stay old style use marine grade grease. Its thicker, coats better, yes it'll better a bit stiffer in the cold but less chance of wash out. Meaning it stays in place. I can't remember what I had if it was omc or quicksilver. All I remember it was a blue, sticky grease.

It was good stuff!
 
#4 ·
my radius rods have new bushing. steel with plastic so im all set on that end. no way would i pay $20 for new ends. you can buy new for $7 shipped on ebay all day everyday. same place o got all my 3/8 ends right & left thread for the steering. i may have to tear it apart if i can't find the info. getting the ends out is easy!
 
#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
bro, send me that link. I haven't seen new ones for that price for either eye on eBay and I need new eyes for my radius rods
 
#6 · (Edited)
I Was wrong I just checked mine, the tops (7/16) are right hand thread.
 
#11 ·
Thanks bro!

Yes both are right hand thread
 
#12 ·
What's the pitch on the 3/8th, is that 20 also? I might as well replace all of mine while I have motors out of sleds
 
#15 ·
Hell yeah, sweet deals!
 
#16 ·
I'll be ordering a few tomorrow for sure.
 
#17 ·
Bought 2 of the 1/2 20 heims ordered today along with my radius arm bushing kit.

Next week, its the 7/16 and 3/8. If I'm right, I'll need 3 LH 3/8 24 and 3 RH 3/8 24 and 2 7/16 20 RH for the uppers
 
#22 ·
Oh! I understand now..makes it a little wider...I thought it bolted in on the shaft.....LOL

I'll blame it on the heat and humidity...I cant think right without snow and cold....LOL
 
#23 ·
Are these heim spacers needed on the 1/2 and 7/16? I may need them on my 95 but your 87 probably won't need them
 
#25 ·
I don't have stuff out here to make them other than perhaps a bunch of washers.

I'll check my clearance when I get my 1/2's delivered.

That's the ONLY thing that sucks about eBay... The wait time.
 
#26 ·
Received my new 1/2*20 heims. I'm impressed. They meet OEM specs visually. I wonder if they exceed OEM specs performance wise.

So smooth.... I can't wait to see an feel the difference in steering AND suspension

Thanks for this Pete72, I'm sure I would've spent way more than I should've is you hadn't shared the links.
 
#28 ·
You will be impressed as well, very high quality.

I sent them an email through eBay asking them what they recommend to use for a lube. They said to use a good white lithium grease.
 
#29 ·
really can't get any grease in these to be honest. i consider them a wearable part like brake pads . the radius rod ends underneath especially. too hard to get in there after installed to get any kind of lube. the smaller 3/8 can be hit a few times a year with oil. i too am happy with the quality for the prices.
 
#30 ·
yippee!!!!! new heims are all in. steering and suspension are like new again plus all realigned camber/toe/out. what a bear getting them out tho. glad i replaced as one of the 1/2 heims was bent. must have taken a good shot to do that. hopefully i will keep this going again for a very long time to come.
 
#31 ·
Excellent. I know what you mean by being a pain to get out. Even with heat from a MAP gas torch I snapped one off.

I have another 1/2 radius arm coming
 
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