{"product_id":"rockjock-johnny-joint-rod-end-2in-narrow-forged-1-640in-x-640in-ball-7-8in-14-rh-thread-shank","title":"RockJock Johnny Joint Rod End 2in Narrow Forged 1.640in X .640in Ball 7\/8in-14 RH Thread Shank","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Narrow Body Joint for Firmer, Higher Articulation Trac Bar Ends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockJock's CE-9116N-23 is a 2 in. narrow body Johnny Joint with 7\/8 in.-14 right hand threads. The narrow body's one piece bushing gives a slightly firmer feel than a standard body joint while allowing up to 40 plus degrees of articulation, making it a common choice for trac bar rod ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged steel 2 in. narrow body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\/8 in.-14 right hand thread shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.640 in. x .640 in. thru-bolt hole pivot ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 degrees of articulation capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-piece bushing internals for a firmer feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternally greasable via a 1\/4 in.-28 zerk fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTJ\/LJ\/JK\/JL\/JT Trac Bar Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE-9116N-23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in. O.D. x 1.20 in. wide outer barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8 in.-14 RH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.32 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length, CL to thread end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.750 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall width x bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.640 in. x .640 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArticulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBushing type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 forged Johnny Joint rod end\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout RockJock 4x4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockJock 4x4, made by Currie Enterprises, engineers Jeep-specific control arms, Johnny Joint rod ends, Antirock sway bar systems, and Currectlync steering components for TJ, LJ, XJ, JK, JL, and JT platforms. RockJock parts are built from forged and DOM steel for off-road durability and are designed to bolt into factory mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this rod end typically used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly used as a trac bar rod end on RockJock and compatible Jeep trac bar systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a narrow body over a standard body joint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrow body's 1-piece bushing gives a firmer feel, which is preferred on components like trac bars that benefit from less deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this joint come pre-assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it ships fully assembled and ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the joint lubricated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough an installed 1\/4 in.-28 zerk fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat thread size and direction does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e7\/8 in.-14 right hand threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan the internals be rebuilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, using RockJock's matching narrow body rebuild kit and the appropriate Johnny Joint tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the bore size through the ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ball uses a .640 in. thru-bolt hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this joint compatible with standard body Johnny Joint tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, narrow body joints require the narrow body specific rebuild kit, consult RockJock's parts list for the matching tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the trac bar or link assembly containing the old rod end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the new Johnny Joint into the bar to the same depth as the removed joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the joint into the bar per the component manufacturer's specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the bar and grease the new joint through the zerk fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle the suspension and verify smooth articulation before returning to normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"RockJock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46468862967887,"sku":"ROKCE-9116N-23","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/rockjock-ce-9116n-23-johnny-joint-rod-end-primary.jpg?v=1787507674","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/rockjock-johnny-joint-rod-end-2in-narrow-forged-1-640in-x-640in-ball-7-8in-14-rh-thread-shank","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}