http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Rod-Ends-_c_82-1-0.html

We have been testing out Midwwest Control's new MX series rod ends for about 4 months now, and have come to the conclusion that while not quite as robust as a genuine QA1 joint, they offer a very reliable, economical and dependable alternative. With load ratings approximately 5-10% less that QA1 XM series, they still out perform the QA1 EXM steel series by a 20% margin, at a lower cost.

If you're not convinced, keep one on board as a spare, and when the time comes (hopefully not) you'll know first hand.

Comparison :

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/assets/images/rodends/qa1logo.jpg

$59.99 ea
Static load rating : 76,200 lbs on XM-16 1.25" Alloy steel rod end

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/assets/images/rodends/midwestlogo.jpg


$29.75 ea
Static load rating : 50,843 lbs on MX 1.25" Alloy steel rod end

- Ballistic Fab tube adapters and spacers interchange freely between the two brands -

Ill bet you will be selling a butt load of these!!

I will be ordering 6 of em after x mas . thnx for looking out for us budget minded builders :D

Thanks for the orders, another large shipment arriving today!

Is the appearance the same between both rod ends, as in the amount of material that surrounds the ball?

finally!

Jeff,
I've been doing some research on these very rod ends.
The QA1's are rated at a static load test (Pull) and the midwest ones are rated at a radial load test (Bending). I'm not sure but I think they may be every bit as strong as the QA1's.
I'll have to see how they work cuz I'm getting ready to start the 4 link on my Jeep!

7/8 bore 3/4 shank; only in right hand thread?

7/8 bore 3/4 shank; only in right hand thread?

We have MWC working on filling in all of the blanks for us, they expect most odds end ends to be tied up by March. Thanks - Jeff

Is the appearance the same between both rod ends, as in the amount of material that surrounds the ball?

Identical, except the finish on the MWC unit is better :)

We are buying by the hundreds at a time, once MWC can get back up to speed with us, you can expect us to be the ones to go to for dependable, on hand shipments.

DrVik723 I just checked out the video in your sig. Very nice. You guys should consider making the commericial a little longer and include more fab just for us fab crazy folks

We're almost done with a 2:30 commercial that has averything from machining steel, to routing our axle packaging box gussets from .5" MDF wood on our CNC router table :p

We're almost done with a 2:30 commercial that has averything from machining steel, to routing our axle packaging box gussets from .5" MDF wood on our CNC router table :p

Look forward to seeing it :cookie:

Are the MXM-12 3/4 shaft with a 5/8 bore? Or are they a 3/4 by 3/4 rod end?

Are they in stock?


Thanks Seth

They are 3/4 x 3/4. We have shipments coming every two days, so that's worst case scenario. Today we sold out completely of 6 sizes, but luckily we ordered alot for tomorrows shipment. We'll see more on Monady as well.

All sizes listed are what available through MWC. The 3/4-5/8" is available through QA1 with a true 5/8" ball (unlike MWC that just uses a 3/4" ball with a smaller bore).

Three part question, 1: are you going to cary the MWC 1"x1" rod ends? 2: If so are you going to make threaded adapters to match the 1-12 threads? 3: if not do you think the MWC 7/8" x 3/4" are comparable in strength to the QA1's?

Thanks
Joe

They are working on the 1-14" thread for us right now, so I don't plan on switching over all of our tube adapters at this point.

As far as strength, they are not comparable. The QA1 joint is a higher quality joint that will last longer, buy not by leaps and bounds.

Thanks for the info.

do you have the XM-12/14 7/8" shank with 3/4" ball ,cromo's in stock? 4 right hand and 4 left with jam nuts.

If not, do you have the same in the QA-1?


shipped to 98037

For sure the QA1 is on stock, we're running low on the MWC joints... and after todays sales I'm not 100% sure. We'll receive another very large shipment on Friday of both brands.

Thanks - Jeff

Any idea of the long term durability? $9 for a 3/4" chromo heim is crazy cheap.

Can I get a quote on the QA-1's shipped to 98037?

PM sent, thanks

Any idea of the long term durability? $9 for a 3/4" chromo heim is crazy cheap.

How long term? We have had these on various projects and customers cars for over a year, and have not heard a reported failure... but we have sold WAY more QA1 joints in the past and don't really hear of failures there either. Pretty difficult to judge long term durability at this point.

There is no doubt in my mind that the QA1 joint is a better joint, but how much better? I'm not really sure.

Jeff

Thanks for the orders, looks like the stockings will be full this christmas!

I'd like to place an order, but for some reason the site isn't working for me right now. I don't know if it's just me, but I thought I'd bring it to your attention.

We just finished upgrading about 5 minutes ago. Check again!

Now that's some good timing.:laughing:

Thanks, order placed:smokin:

I recieved my 3/4 heims the other day, they are a real nice looking heim, thank's for the quick turn around.

Damn...do you guys ship overseas, too? (Germany)

Looking at your website I'm starting to think there may be an order coming up... :D

No problem at all, we do it every day. Just send us an email or PM with the shipping info, and we'll get you a quote together. Thanks

Jeff

oooh so tempting...

I don't guess you have any metric stuff, do ya?

Like what?

like... rod ends with 14 mm bore or tube adapters with metric diameters...

do you have the midwest in 7/8 bore 7/8 thread

We can order QA1 rod ends in metric, and we can make any tube adapter you need. Just let us know and we can send over a quote.

MWC does not make a 7/8" - 7/8" rod end in the MXM series.

Thanks - Jeff

what kind of deal can I get on QA1 7/8 bore 7/8shrank heim joints

$28.99 - Pirate discount, use coupon code code 'pirate' while checking out or mention the discount to the sales person on the phone. Thanks - Jeff

I got a question if you use the midwest 7/8 thread and 3/4 bore with standard 3/4 spacers will it give you about the same degree of movement as using the QA1 7/8 thread 7/8 bore with 7/8 to 3/4 high misaligners.

11 deg vs 36 deg...

can you get the midwest heim that are 7/8 thread and 3/4 bore in right and left hand thread

Just RH. Thanks - Jeff

does midwest make them that are left hand thread

11 deg vs 36 deg...


So you get 36* with the MWC 7/8 x 3/4? If so using what size bolt, 9/16?

Yes, that's about right. If you use a 5/8" bolt it goes to just over 30*. Thanks - Jeff

Thanks for the info!