Rubber bushed 5/8" rod end

[butch27]

I had a 5/8" Urethane  bushed end on my torque rod for the banjo rear end I'm running.  It just disintegrated after 500 miles. Anyone know where I can get a rubber bushed one? I think it will have more flex.

[enjenjo]

What's the OD of the bushing?

[taxpyer]

I have the same request for rubber bushed rod-ends that I can put on a four-bar setup. Many of my friends have the same issue with urethane disintigrating with use. Too hard and brittle it seems. Any information on sourcing such an animal would be greatly appreciated from me as well. The roads in my local are not the best and I require something that can give a little and offer better service than the standard urethane ones do.
Thanks

[kb426]

I used to buy the rubber bushings that were on the shackles for most Ford cars in the 60's and the leaf spring stuff that was newer. I don't remember the dimensions though. I've got urethane on my front end and the leaf springs on my 32. I have 14,000 miles now with no problems. Is there different durometer of bushings that can contribute to the short life?

[butch27]

I posted but it did not show.

   The O.D. is 1.075

[butch27]

I found some at the off road sites. BUT they are BIG !!!

[butch27]

I need the 5/8" thread and 1/2" hole.

[Uncle Bob]

When P&J first started making their 4 bar setups they used a GM steel sleeved bushing (steel, rubber, steel), I think they were from early '60s panhard bar app.  PN#3866557    I just pulled one from the bin to measure, not quite what butch listed, but might help taxpyer, ID, .565, OD 1.14, L 1.73

[taxpyer]

Thanks for that uncle bob.
I know some might think I'm wasting my time with this but , I have several friends who can't figure out why the lock nuts on their four bars won't stay tight and also have their rod ends pound out every year or so. :x
Well in my mind it's because of the oscillating torque exerted on the linkage. I want to try to avoid the ongoing maintenance as well as have better service from my suspension and so that is my logic for looking for rubber bushed rod ends. I feel the rubber would "give" enough to allow some movement inside the bushing.  Maybe I'm all wrong here..........

It seems all of the builders first started out with rubber bushed ends and defaulted to form from function. But now I see tie rod ends being offered for split wishbones...........
If we had real nice roads around where I am it would be a different story, but we don't so,,,,,,,,,,, :?  

oh well thanks all for your help :oops:

Damm what I'd give for a real old fashioned parts guy

[Mikej]

Does it matter if the bolts are tightened at ride height? Rubber bushing should be at ride height. If you tighten it (urethane bushing) with the suspension hanging and then let it down, will this put the bushing in a bind?

[butch27]

Unclebob: Thank's for that part #.  That'll work>