[BMR guy]

I just want to inform those reading this that may be hesitant about using this product. We use heavy duty 1/2" XM series chrome moly rod ends that are load rated well beyond their intended use for this application. This is the same quality rod end or better as what is used by every other end link manufacturer on this site, excluding tie rod style end links). We have had them on our test car for multiple track sessions and tons of street miles without issues. The only documented issues to date have been from customers that have indexed the front rod ends incorrectly. These are installation related problems, not quality issues.

For the rod ends to articulate properly without bind (and this goes for any brand) the rod ends need to be installed perpendicular (90 degrees offset) to each other as the OE link is designed. This will allow unrestricted articulation of the joints. If this is not done and the car is driven, the rod end will bind and make noise. Every end link regardless of the manufacturer will have the same issue if this procedure is not followed during the installation. In fact any ball joint, tie rod, rod end, or spherical bearing pushed beyond its maximum angularity range will fail. Once this happens, the joint itself becomes loose so that any movement from that time forward produces noise. We know absolutely that when installed correctly the suspension can go from full compression to full extension with the end links remaining in the articulation range of the rod ends.

As was already mentioned, BMR warranties every product for 2 years, including our end links. We have not been able to wear our own end links out pushing our mule car hard at the track with Toyo R888 tires and street driving for months. This doesn't mean it's not possible. Every joint eventually wears out and if this happens during the warranty period we will warranty the part. It's easy to tell if a joint has simply worn out vs. one that has been over-extended...