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Originally Posted by Turbo6inKY
What's the major difference between these R joints and Currie's Johnny Joints? The self tensioning enclosure? Less deflection from a stiffer race material?
*Please do not interpret this as trolling. I'm genuinely curious.
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These features are what we focused on when designing them:
-Articulates in 3 planes … 360 degree axial rotation and 30 degrees of total lateral rotation.
-17-4 investment cast stainless steel housing with rolled threads.
-Polished stainless ball and RTX10 composite cage allow
consistent low friction movement
-Special RTX10 composite compound
needs NO lubrication
-Self cleaning design…movement not affected by ANY water, grit, dirt, or debris
-Spring loaded closure to keep mechanism tight and rattle free
When comparing them to the typical rubber, poly, and metal rod ends, we were working to eliminate these typical issues:
-Rubber Bushings allow uncontrolled lateral suspension movement resulting in sloppy handling.
-Polyurethane bushings Cause undesirable friction spikes during rotational movement along with distracting squeaking noise. Roll-bind limits articulation.
-All-metal rod ends also known as heim joints, are susceptible to premature wear. All-metal rod ends get loose, rattle and are compromised by dirt and moisture.
The main goal was to create a joint that is self lubricating, self cleaning, great articulation, and a VERY long lifespan.