ASR products?

[RNBRAD]

Anyone tried the heim joint tie rod ends? I see ASR makes a set but I'm not too familiar with ASR's quality at all. I've not heard good or bad. All I know is that they are relatively inexpensive so I'm a little skeptical. Anyone have a take on their products? I think Gibson makes a set too but they are twice as high. Anybody else make these?

 

[sredish]

I'm actually running that exact set that I bought on Ebay pretty cheap. I busted a tie rod end at a race and needed some quick and decided to try them. I don't think ASR has too good of a rep, but I don't think they're all that bad either. I called them and talked to them about the tie rods before I bought them and they seemed pretty decent. Supposedly they have a lifetime warranty, but I don't hold a lot on that.

 

Overall, they seem really stout and high quality. The stud bolts are a little long, but nothing rubs or gets in the way and after I got them mounted, I just cut the excess off. I've ridden with them pretty damn hard so far and they've held up perfectly. Getting ready to start the new race season so we'll see how they hold up this year, but I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try, personally.

 

Later.

[duner]

I'm actually running that exact set that I bought on Ebay pretty cheap.  I busted a tie rod end at a race and needed some quick and decided to try them.  I don't think ASR has too good of a rep, but I don't think they're all that bad either.  I called them and talked to them about the tie rods before I bought them and they seemed pretty decent.  Supposedly they have a lifetime warranty, but I don't hold a lot on that. 

 

Overall, they seem really stout and high quality.  The stud bolts are a little long, but nothing rubs or gets in the way and after I got them mounted, I just cut the excess off.  I've ridden with them pretty damn hard so far and they've held up perfectly.  Getting ready to start the new race season so we'll see how they hold up this year, but I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try, personally.

 

Later.

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The heims on my ASR a arms were junk.Had play within a month,repaced with aircraft grade heims & all is good.

[RNBRAD]

Where did you get those air craft grade heims? Thanks for the info.

[rebelbanshee2]

the heims on ASR a-arms are pieces of garbage..im not sure the rod end ones would be much better

[banshee370]

Im affraid to give my 2 cents here................... Im sure someone will come here telling me that Im full of shit or god knows what else

Feel free to PM me and I will give you the scoop.

[duner]

Where did you get those air craft grade heims? Thanks for the info.

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I bought them out of some place in KS,yea thats real heplful! I have the web pge saved at work,but won't be there till Tues.Ill see if I can run across it before then.They're pricey but I've ran a summer in the sand with no wear & no squeaks.

Found it http://www.rodendsupply.com/ I went with the XM series.

Edited December 27, 2004 by duner

[sredish]

Well, I've been running them in the woods pretty hard for a few months and haven't had any trouble yet. For the price, you can't beat em in my opinion, garbage or not, they're A LOT stronger than stock tie rod ends and tie rods, so you guys do what you must. We'll see how they work out in the longer run, but for now they're working fine for me.

 

[RNBRAD]

Thanks duner, that's an awesome sight. Tons of rod ends.