Rod Ends 101 | Good vs. Bad (Short Version Shock Therapy 2/2/21)

[@vtecjustin]

This is one of the best and most under-rated KZbin Channels. Keep up the great work guys!

[@brianwise1333]

The 40 S&W is my favorite Rod end and happy to see you have them.

[@mustangrebuilder]

Best info on rods I have seen thank you

[@desertadventures4221]

Thanks you for this ..well made video!

[@187flatliner]

I know this is an older video but your rod ends squeak like crazy right outta tge bag they came from for me.... stupid loud too.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Call the shop. Send us a video of the squeak. Maybe we can help you with that. Our rod ends don’t squeak but maybe we got a bad one. Never know. 👍🏼

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

the top bin is full of .40 S&W Rod Ends. do you also make 10mm and .45 acp. Rod Ends?

[@ZeitakuLifestyle]

not sure if you guys will answer but what happens if you extend the threaded part ? Let’s say by welding same size thread pitch rod then reinforcing by welding a metal sheath over the joint ? Thank you

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Never weld to a rod end. They are high carbon heated 4340. It will become brittle and break. Maybe extend the treaded part the rod end goes into?

[@ZeitakuLifestyle]

@@ShockTherapyllc thank you for your insight and knowledge. The rod ends are going into a machined rear upper control arm. Not sure how I could extend the mating surface 🤒

[@johnnys3160]

I got Hotchkiss and I don't even have 2k miles on my car and I hear a clunk when I simply turn the steering wheel!! Can you explain why?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Typically road car or street suspension kits use the injected style rod ends. Those don’t last long and will squeak and pop when they loose the injected liner.

[@travisfeld97]

Running rubber boots on a 5/8 help out longevity?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

No. High quality rod ends don’t need boots. They self clean. Also boots tend to hold in mud and moisture which ruin low quality rod ends.

[@travisfeld97]

@@ShockTherapyllc great thanks. Awesome video wish I would have watched before ordering a set

[@Truther00]

Dirty old man 😂

[@SunCityOffroadRecovery]

Is it common for rod ends to make popping noise. There is no play or anything loose at all. It's all pretty new like less than 400 miles on it. It's a 2000 jeep cherokee that's lifted 5in.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Rod ends don’t usually pop. They squeak.

[@readmore3634]

My mechanic, who used to be a service manager for a large Ford dealer, told me when I bought a 6" raised Excursion "it's going to pop and creek". I didn't ask him why but I assume it's do to the added stress on the suspension. Your Jeep is now more top heavy. Wheel spacers or off-set rims are an un-necessary liability too. I have new rims and 35" tires now with factory alignment.... zero off-set.

[@SunCityOffroadRecovery]

@@ShockTherapyllc it ended up being the track bar mount. I tightened those and quietly as a mouse. I hear squeaking but when that happens I clean the rod ends and lube with dry lube and it's quiet again

[@chrisripplinger]

Ok, I have a 2011 Duramax 2500hd. What should I buy?

[@jaxturner7288]

Probably a 2023 2500 Cummins.

[@DuhByrd]

@@jaxturner7288 BOOM!!!! roasted.

[@johnterpack3940]

So you'd have to be a masochist to run these on a daily driver. Probably have to replace them every month.

[@differentbydesign7603]

too many heims