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 > > -- > Sent from my laser-guided nuclear-powered refrigerator, operated by its > crew of hyperintelligent pandimensional cyborg kittens, controlled remotely > via telekinetic sonic screwdriver. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/