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Originally Posted by chris_seven
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The heim joint only works in tension and if you check on hard driven cars the towers generally move inwards.
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Not sure why you would say that heim joints only work in tension. Like most things they are stronger in compression then tension. Heim joints are rather limited in side loads. (
not applicable here) The allowable side loads are listed in the spec sheet for the joint.
Note that all rod end bearing makers will rate the strength of their bearings in an "axial load" which is both compression and tension.