RT90002899 | RideTech R-Joint XL 1"-14 LH.  Includes spacers to create 9/16" I.D. and 2-5/8" width

R-Joint XL Rod End with 1″-14 Left Hand Thread

R-Joint XL rod end with 1″-14 left hand thread.  Includes spacers to create 9/16″ I.D. and 2-5/8″ width.  Other bolt sizes and width’s also available.  

FEATURES: 

R-Joints are a revolutionary rod end design that provides low friction, full range articulation, long service life, lateral stability and quiet operation. 

• Articulates in 3 planes 360 degree axial rotation and 50 degrees of total lateral rotation. 
• 17-4 investment cast stainless steel housing with rolled threads.
• Polished stainless ball and RTX10 composite cage provides consistent low friction movement.
• Special RTX10 composite cage needs NO lubrication.
• Self cleaning design…movement not affected by ANY water, grit, dirt, or debris.
• Spring loaded closure keeps mechanism tight and rattle free for LIFE!

R-Joint XL Dimensions and Articulation:

Thread Sizes: 1″-14 RH
Through Bolt Size: 9/16”
Total Articulation: 50 deg 

R-Joint XL Material Specs:

• Ball: 304 Stainless Steel
• Composite: RTX10
• Wave Spring: 17-7 Stainless Steel
• Retainer Ring: 302 Stainless Steel
• Housing: 17-4 Stainless Steel
• Spacers: 303 Stainless Steel
• Housing Manufacturing:

R-Joint XL housing is investment cast in the United States. The Casting then goes through a H900 Solution Anneal heat treatment to remove any crystallization. The heat treatment both increases tensile strength and ductility. All threading and machining is performed post heat treatment.

Composite Yield [starts to deform]: 17,250lbs
Composite Failure: 17,750lbs
Housing Yield [starts to deform]: 95,000lbs
Housing Failure: 1.00 Thread: 109,850lbs 1.25 Thread: 121,765lbs