Building a new rear suspension... What type of joint at the lower axle end?

**JeepRocks86** · 12-16-2009, 11:16 AM

What type of joint would you all recommend to use at the axle end?

I was planning on going with poly end at the lower axle side, but would it be better or would there be a big benefit to having a flex joint instead?

The uppers are going to have a flex joint at either end with reversed threads so I don't have to remove upper arms to make adjustments.

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On the Upper Control arms I am going to keep the 9/16 bolts, but for the lower rears I am going to use 5/8 for a little more added strength.

**Imped** · 12-16-2009, 11:25 AM

You're building arms and considering poly? Go joint or go home. Currie, Poly, RE, and Ballistic all make nice joints.

**JeepRocks86** · 12-16-2009, 12:37 PM

ok sounds good. The jeep is 90+% a trail toy that gets driven on the street rarely.

They will be made out of square tube though because I have been given a bunch for the lowers, but I would prefer DOM, but it's a lot more $$$

**JeepRocks86** · 12-16-2009, 08:29 PM

Ordered over $400 worth of joints and tube inserts.

Selling my rear clayton arms should offset the cost