[DML] Re: Modified Trailing Arms For 1/2" Bolts

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Bryan used them: http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428768_329106420467948_100001057778755_992429_1497988409_n.jpg

Bill Robertson
#5939


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Farrar Hudkins <fhudkins@...> wrote:
>
> David,
> 
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM, jtrealtywebspannet
> <jtrealty@...>wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > A Heim joint would allow the bending movement so the bolt could be
> > optimized for shear and not have the bending stresses directly on the bolt.
> >
> 
> Do we know why the designers chose not to use such a joint? For example,
> would it have a shorter lifespan? Or would a Heim joint not be able to
> handle the stresses put on it? Just curious.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Farrar Hudkins
> #2613
> 
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