In some applications where you need to maximize the amount of movement allowed by the Heim joint you use a beveled spacer on both sides of the "ball" where the bolt goes through. David Teitelbaum --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Jon Heese" <jonheese@...> wrote: > > Aha, I think my misunderstanding is rooted in the fact that I see nothing that looks anything like a ball-bearing in the picture, save for the heim joint itself. > > So, to alleviate any further confusion (let's hope!), I've labeled the picture with my understanding of what I see (which may be incorrect-- feel free to correct me, anyone): > ------------------------------------ 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/