The spacers are used for vibration damping, shock absorption, and compensation for small amounts of shaft misalignment.

Misalignment at final assembly On November 22, the FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), warning 787 operators of potential horizontal stabilizer pivot pin lockring, outer pivot ...

Haines fabricated this trick double sheer steering arm since we are using Rod End Supply chromoly rod ends and high-misalignment spacers rather that tapered tie-rod ends for our tie rod and draglink.

The JD Fabrication tie rods are made from 1.25-inch, 0.120-wall 4130 chromoly and feature quality 3⁄4-inch rod ends with stainless steel misalignment spacers and Grade 8 or better hardware.