How to choose the best L&W Fab Radius Rods for your UTV

The Difference Between 1 heim, 2 heim, and Direct Bold Radius Rods

When it comes to upgrading the radius rods on your Polaris RZR, Honda Talon, Can-Am X3 or Kawasaki KRZ, L&W Fab offers three different options: one heim, two heim, and direct bolt radius rods. Each option has its unique features and benefits, and the choice ultimately comes down to your specific needs and preferences.

One Heim Radius Rods:

One heim radius rods feature a single heim joint at one end, while the other end has a fixed mounting point, both ends come with replaceable bushings. This design offers increased adjustability compared to the stock radius rods, allowing you to fine-tune the camber on your rear tires. One heim radius rods are the most secure adjustable option but can be challenging when needing to make adjustments. Once installed there is no way for them to change the adjustment without removing them, this ensures they can't move on their own but does require one end to be removed to alter the alignment.

Two Heim Radius Rods:

Two heim radius rods feature heim joints at both ends with replaceable bushings, which offers even more adjustability than one heim radius rods. This design also offers increased adjustability compared to the stock radius rods and allows you to fine-tune the camber on your rear tires. The two heim joints allow for quick and easy adjustments while riding by simply loosening the jam nuts on each end and turning the rod the the desired camber.  

Direct Bolt Radius Rods:

Direct bolt radius rods are designed to be a direct replacement for the stock radius rods but are much stronger and offer higher clearance to avoid impacting debris while riding. They feature fixed mounting points at both ends with replaceable bushings, which makes them the most straightforward and easy-to-install option. Direct bolt radius rods are ideal for those who want to upgrade their suspension system without any additional modifications.

In summary, the primary differences between one heim, two heim, and direct bolt L&W Fab radius rods are adjustability, and ease of adjustment. One heim radius rods offer increased adjustability as do the two heim radius rods. Direct bolt radius rods are the most straightforward option, ideal for those who want to add stronger high clearance radius rods without additional modifications. Ultimately, the choice comes down to your specific needs and preferences, and L&W Fab offers quality options for any preference.

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