ORIGINAL: Dr1Driver
piper and AVG,
If you've found problems with this type of connector, it seems to me that's a good recommendation to not use them. A Z bend and clevis works 100% of the time, with no modifications, and no slip or slop.
Some people have had problems, others have never had problems. I've used them in some very high stress situations, such as for the steering rods on my tunnel hull outboard, and have had no failures. I realize you disagree, but I've found that properly installed and maintained, they are reliable. I also use z bends and other options.