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Rod Ends and Rods
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Melting Slicks
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Rod Ends and Rods
I need some adjustable strut rods and I was also thinking about getting a shock tower brace. They look so easy to make, I was wondering how many people have done it. I remember someone mentioning that Norval made his own shock tower brace.
How is it done? Just with rod ends and threaded rod? I found plenty of rod ends at Summit but I couldn't find any threaded rod. What is it called? And can you just cut it to length? Is the rod threaded all the way through?
How is it done? Just with rod ends and threaded rod? I found plenty of rod ends at Summit but I couldn't find any threaded rod. What is it called? And can you just cut it to length? Is the rod threaded all the way through?
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1 LH 1 RH 5/8 Rod end, 2 M16 bolts (allens are pretty 
) a sleeve of the correct length (16"?) and some steel to fab the brackets...
Speedwaymotors sells the sleeves (threaded rods) in many lengths. you can also buy drilled hex or smooth rod and cut to lengthbut then you need a normal and a reverse thread 5/8 unf tap The rods you buy are threaded for only the first couple of inches
) a sleeve of the correct length (16"?) and some steel to fab the brackets...Speedwaymotors sells the sleeves (threaded rods) in many lengths. you can also buy drilled hex or smooth rod and cut to lengthbut then you need a normal and a reverse thread 5/8 unf tap The rods you buy are threaded for only the first couple of inches
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From: Marietta ga
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
1 LH 1 RH 5/8 Rod end, 2 M16 bolts (allens are pretty ) a sleeve of the correct length (16"?) and some steel to fab the brackets...
Speedwaymotors sells the sleeves (threaded rods) in many lengths. you can also buy drilled hex or smooth rod and cut to lengthbut then you need a normal and a reverse thread 5/8 unf tap The rods you buy are threaded for only the first couple of inches
) a sleeve of the correct length (16"?) and some steel to fab the brackets...Speedwaymotors sells the sleeves (threaded rods) in many lengths. you can also buy drilled hex or smooth rod and cut to lengthbut then you need a normal and a reverse thread 5/8 unf tap The rods you buy are threaded for only the first couple of inches
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Melting Slicks
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TT, do you always need a LH thread rod and a RH thread rod for each rod sleeve? One is reverse thread right?
Also do I need to use bushings for these strut rods or is the rod end by itself sufficient?
Also do I need to use bushings for these strut rods or is the rod end by itself sufficient?
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yup otherwise, if you twist the rod you don't spread or pulll, you just slide. LH thread is reverse.
Since you are only using it for a stationary setup just the rod ends will do, no need for bushings at all since it won't angle at all.
Since you are only using it for a stationary setup just the rod ends will do, no need for bushings at all since it won't angle at all.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
This is a homemade 16 inch bar with left and right 5/8th thread. You can buy this bar from Grisdale for about $12.00 There are also 2 5/8th rod ends, one left and one right for about $8.00 each.
The rest is a bracket that slips over the two studs on the upper A arm.
It was really simple to build
The rest is a bracket that slips over the two studs on the upper A arm.
It was really simple to build
Last edited by norvalwilhelm; Apr 7, 2006 at 08:50 AM.
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