{"product_id":"asi-performance-ford-clutch-rod-permanent-fi-repair-super-duty-powerstroke-bronco-heim-joint-pc","title":"ASI Performance FORD CLUTCH ROD PERMANENT FI REPAIR SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE BRONCO HEIM JOINT PC.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2966\/4249\/files\/1_78aa0929-182d-43de-af34-a125d1a28099.jpg?v=1769579818\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TablePress\" data-table=\"62202\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFord F150, F250, F350, F450, F550, Powerstroke, Heavy Duty, and Bronco applications: 1987–1998 and 1999–2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original application description specifies 1987 and later Ford models equipped with the ZF 5-speed manual transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Clutch rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Hex socket bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Spring washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Hex nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-bottom: 3px solid #e50112; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 15px; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 42%; background: #f5f5f5; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; overflow-wrap: anywhere;\"\u003eExternal Hole Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58%; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px; overflow-wrap: anywhere;\"\u003e1\/4-28 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 42%; background: #f5f5f5; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left; overflow-wrap: anywhere;\"\u003eHex Socket Bolt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58%; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 10px; overflow-wrap: anywhere;\"\u003e3\/8-24 × 1-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation on 1999 and later Powerstroke and Super Duty applications is more difficult because the clutch rod is hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHacksaw or Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall hand grinder or bench grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\/16 wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVise grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 large screwdrivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of Allen wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9\/16 wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \/ Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heim joint modification is designed to address wear in the plastic “Mickey Mouse” bushing located in the eye of the clutch master cylinder pushrod on the Ford applications described above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the factory plastic bushing wears or cracks, excessive play can develop between the pushrod and the clutch pedal swing arm. If left unaddressed, the pushrod eye can wear into the pin at the end of the swing arm. This loose connection can contribute to poor shift quality, grinding gears, and insufficient clutch throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modification replaces the factory pushrod eye and swing arm pin with a rod end joint and a high-strength cap screw to create a tighter connection and help improve clutch feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-steel, zinc-plated, self-aligning joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair kit for a worn rod-end plastic bushing and\/or clutch lever pin, described in the original listing as a “permanent fix\/repair kit.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ASI Performance","offers":[{"title":"1\/4-28 in","offer_id":48286952194297,"sku":"A1005-1053","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2966\/4249\/files\/A1005-10531.webp?v=1776207130","url":"https:\/\/www.asiperformancepro.com\/products\/asi-performance-ford-clutch-rod-permanent-fi-repair-super-duty-powerstroke-bronco-heim-joint-pc","provider":"ASI Performance Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}