Bolting Heims to frame

[Az33]

How are you guys doing it?
When bolting a Heim joint or other rod ends to the frame are you welding a nut to/in the frame to screw in to? I don’t have a whole lot of room between the frame and outer edge of front axle so can’t really do a bracket. Going to be a 4 bar set up.
Pics please if you have them.
Thanks

[lowbudget50]

I drill all the way through the frame. Then slug the frame with a tube so the frame doesnt collapse. Then bolt all the way through it.

I'll post pics later. Dont have any on me

[Tripper]

I use a threaded version of these!

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Frame...ir,215975.html

BoB

[Old Iron]

I do the same as LB
DOM tubing
I don't use any other bolts/fasteners on my builds other than grade 8 either.

[05snopro440]

Originally Posted by Tripper

I use a threaded version of these!

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Frame...ir,215975.html

BoB

Those are neat!

[MercuryMac]

I've only put heim joints in lighter strain situations and I've welded the big nut in the frame.

[BillM]

Same as LB, I put a tube completely through the frame. I used heims at the axle and then a urethane bushed joint at the frame end - I'd read it absorbs a bit more and lessen's the shock transferred to the frame.

[smallfoot]

I used the radius rod bracket to the frame and bolted the rods to the bracket...40,000 miles ago...

[Az33]

Sounds good, thanks guys. Think I will go ahead and slug it and bolt through the frame.