Mini Heims???

Boonie Buster · Jul 30, 2008

Where do you get miniature heims for say shift linkage and whatnot, and what are they truly called? just mini heims?:corn:

I need something that will take a 3/8" or 1/4" bolt...

OH, and any suggestions on shifter knobs and shafts too!:corn:

ALSO, I have a question about mounting the shifters.... is it a bad idea to have them attached to the cab floor instead of attached to the tranny or t-case and have them "float" ? I just don't see many options for mounting them to the t-case or tranny right now....:eeek:

Eric · Jul 30, 2008

Boonie Buster said:
Where do you get miniature heims for say shift linkage and whatnot, and what are they truly called? just mini heims?:corn:

I need something that will take a 3/8" or 1/4" bolt...

OH, and any suggestions on shifter knobs and shafts too!:corn:

ALSO, I have a question about mounting the shifters.... is it a bad idea to have them attached to the cab floor instead of attached to the tranny or t-case and have them "float" ? I just don't see many options for mounting them to the t-case or tranny right now....:eeek:

if you mount them to the floor and the motor and tranny move it can shift on you, or break something.

Grommit327 · Jul 30, 2008

Boonie Buster said:
Where do you get miniature heims for say shift linkage and whatnot, and what are they truly called? just mini heims?:corn:

I need something that will take a 3/8" or 1/4" bolt...

OH, and any suggestions on shifter knobs and shafts too!:corn:

ALSO, I have a question about mounting the shifters.... is it a bad idea to have them attached to the cab floor instead of attached to the tranny or t-case and have them "float" ? I just don't see many options for mounting them to the t-case or tranny right now....:eeek:

www.mcmastercarr.com

angelfly · Jul 30, 2008

If you wanna buy them localy throught a store try eastside custom motorsports, they are located in totem lake, I'm sure you have seen the store they always have a super nice built bronco or jeep or lifted super duty outside all the time.

I picked up lots of shock tabs and gussets along with 4 hiems that were perfect for shifter linkage:awesomework:

Jeepasaurusrex · Jul 30, 2008

http://www.speedmartinc.com/ in Burlington sells them of all sizes for mini sprints, sprint cars, etc.

They have a HUGE selection. You can also buy swedged rods in multiple lengths too.

Boonie Buster · Jul 30, 2008

Eric said:
if you mount them to the floor and the motor and tranny move it can shift on you, or break something.

that;s what i was wondering...thanks.

Robinhood · Jul 30, 2008

Tacoma screw or fastenal has them

CrustyJeep · Jul 30, 2008

I got mine at Tacoma Screw You, 1/4"-ers. They're way cute and they work great for shift linkage.

Boonie Buster · Jul 30, 2008

CrustyJeep said:
I got mine at Tacoma Screw You, 1/4"-ers. They're way cute and they work great for shift linkage.

can you get the cute little shafts for them there also? of what did you use for that portion?

AWWWWW wittle heims!!! :gay:

CHOP SHOP · Jul 30, 2008

hit the wrecking yard and pick up some sway bar links off of most any of the new trucks. most truck makers have gone to a tie rod style link end instead of the old rubber biscuts. most dont have tapered holes either. and can always be easily replaced with same size heims if you cant find replacements.:awesomework:

Boonie Buster · Jul 30, 2008

On mcmaster-carr i am find them for $10/ea. that seems high....:eeek:

sj-x 500 · Jul 30, 2008

just hit up any farm or inudstrial supply shop and ask for some spherical rod ends.

i think i paid 5 bucks for a 3/8ths from fastenal...

82toyomud · Jul 30, 2008

QA1 or Aurora Bearing is where we get all of ours... Never had a problem with the ones from Aurora Bearing, we did have a couple fail from QA1...

MarcW · Jul 30, 2008

cherokee's use a partially body mounted transfer case shifter. it sucks alot. they auto adjust, as the mounts move around. ever seen a guy with a tow strap around his shifter to keep it in low in a cherokee? probably out of adjustment.