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rod end (heim joint) envelope M8
rod end (heim joint) envelope M8: ball bore 8, ball Ø16, head OD ball + 4
Exact dimensions. True size, no printing tolerance added. Threads are plain cylinders at the major diameter.
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Dimensions
| file | rod-end-m8 |
|---|---|
| thread | M8 |
| ball bore | 8 |
| ball Ø | 16 |
| head OD × thickness | 20 × 12.8 |
| centre to shank end | 42 |
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Rod ends (heim joints) M3 to M8: every size, notes, mating features and sources. What are the dimensions of M3–M8 rod ends?