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Two transparent female Heim joints with fine threads

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 36582 5/16"-24 Fine Thread Female Heim Joint 2PK

SKU CH-Y5AE-QGE59

Two 5/16"-24 fine-thread female Heim joints for precision articulating linkages in steering, tie rods or control arms

  • Product colorTransparent
  • Fine-thread 5/16"-24 design enables precise articulation
  • Female heim joint suits steering and control-arm linkages
  • Two-pack provides matching joints for balanced suspension builds
  • New condition ensures reliable performance from first installation
  • MIDWEST FASTENER branding confirms factory-quality rod-end bearings

Threaded Heim Joint Pair

This 36582 kit supplies two 5/16"-24 fine-thread female heim joints for steering linkage, tie rods, control arms and other precision articulating systems. The rod-end bearings deliver the controlled pivot motion required in automotive suspension and chassis work.

Mechanical Operation

The joints articulate under load without binding, transmitting force through a spherical bearing that tolerates misalignment in normal use. No power draw, noise or thermal output is produced because the parts are purely mechanical.

Fine-Thread Constraint

The 5/16"-24 fine thread pitch determines fitment; coarse-thread or metric rod ends will not engage these joints. Buyers needing a different thread size or a male-thread version must select another part.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameMIDWEST FASTENER
Product colorTransparent

Questions about this item

How do I install the 5/16"-24 fine-thread female heim joint and what step is often missed?

Thread the joint onto a matching 5/16"-24 male stud until fully seated, then secure with the supplied jam nut; the step often missed is torquing the jam nut against the joint housing to prevent loosening under vibration.

What maintenance will the heim joint need later?

Periodically inspect the ball-and-socket for play or corrosion, wipe away grit, and apply a light lithium grease through the cross-drilled hole if the design includes one; replace the joint if radial play exceeds a few thousandths of an inch.

What limit appears first under sustained use?

The fine 24-thread pitch offers less bearing surface than coarse threads, so the joint’s threaded shank or the mating stud typically yields or strips before the spherical bearing itself wears out.

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