Cannondaleriders

Hey guys,

Here is what I found through a google search.


Rod End Supply

1128 S. Payne

Olathe, KS 66061

800 - 284 - 2902

913 - 768 - 1017

www.rodendsupply.com

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Sorry for being a little late on this one.

From looking at the specs those are very similar to the ones I have, and only a few bucks more each.

They could be the same but I dont know for sure where those guys get them from etc.

Let us all know how you like them and how the perform after a few rides. If you have half the success that Derno has you will be happy.

You are correct that the teflon or PTFE liner will keep out most all of the potential contaminants and never need lubing, and those are great features.

One thing to keep an eye on is how loose or tight they are before or during assembly. One thing about all rod ends is that unless there extremely expensive aircraft or aerospace specific parts they all are not the most precision part as far as bearings go and you will find differences in the tolerences between the liner and ball.

Wonder where you guys found that place?????

I cant take the credit for this, I saw fourwhls post this info in another thread, then called Rod End Supply. Great Customer Service.

I gave you all the props man... thanks for the info, I am just passing it along.:cheers:

Rod end supply has actually been around a while and has some really specialised stuff. They deal more in the auto industry than with ATV's and you will find those parts in many different types of auto racing.

So these ends are direct replacement of stock? I'm gonna have to buy a set before next season and I've been wondering myself which ones to buy. Thanks for the info.

Pretty much all the ones discussed so far are bolt on or drop in replacements for the stocker but just better as they will stay tighter longer.

Spec wise, those sound like the same that everyone else is going to. I have a set purchased from Retro. They are great ends, I say that because they're still tight. BUT, they do need greasing- don't be misled by what they told you. They'll get tight after some use. A little lithium spray, and they're back to smooth as silk. For that reason, I'm planning to buy some of the quad shop rod end boots for them. That'll keep them strong and lasting long. It's a shame those things(the boots) are so darned expensive!!

I guess its a matter of prefrence but I have not found a need for the boots on the ends on the houser lt a-arms. Houser does offer them and I think there around 20.00 ea or the set but since both times I inspected the mating surfaces of the ball and liner there wasnt any visable damage from contamination I didnt feel it was needed etc.

I would recomend an initial and routine application of a ptfe lube like tri-flow or super lube just to make things that much more slick etc but remember that if there installed most if not most all of the lube will just run off if the ball to liner clearences are still tight. Try to allply the lube when you are able to turn the ball around inside the socket and get to the inside of the liner.

BTW I heard a rumor from another member that they found those "booties" for a reasonable price, and maybe they will offer the info here.

Rod End Supply has a boot available. I don't recall the cost, but I don't think it was too bad.