Volkswagen ball joints for Aftermarket A-Arms

[brokesoftwaretester]

My aftermarket a-arms use volkswagen tie rod ends for the ball joints. I don't remember which model/year will fit, does anyone know?

 

And... no... I don't remember which brand a-arms they are, just an older +2 +1.

 

Thanks!

[brokesoftwaretester]

A 1978 Volkswagen Bug Type 1, Outer, Left, Tie Rod end is a perfect match. FYI for those in the future.

[ClimbAnyHill]

to to mcmaster.com & do a search for tie rod ends. that have everything in every size!

[PhilMoore]

My aftermarket a-arms use volkswagen tie rod ends for the ball joints. I don't remember which model/year will fit, does anyone know?

 

And... no... I don't remember which brand a-arms they are, just an older +2 +1.

 

Thanks!

 

 

I am using Car Quest part number ES419R on mine. The threaded shaft is only 9/16 inch, so if you are going to be racing, I don't recommend those types of a-arms that use the small ball joints. I already bent one, just riding and jumping - I never hit anything, it just bent from stress. It did not break, but I saw one break once. I got it on video.

 

The video is not too swell, because there is a fence in the way, but you can get the idea:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTKInSvUQA4

 

 

I am thinking about racing MX this spring, but I am going to get new a-arms first. I just don't trust the small ball joints enough to race on them.