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aston
03-03-05, 09:38 PM
I want to make a chromoly drag link. My pal has a nice piece of tubing but we don't have LH taps lying around. :no:

Does anyone know where I can get 11/16 - 18 RH and LH threaded bushings to weld into the tube?

AriZonaTJ
03-03-05, 11:16 PM
I would probably try www.mcmaster.com in the past I have called them for LH threaded ball ends before and they had them just not on their site.
Locally I would probably try DiEugenio Tool, CopperState or Hardware Metal Specialties.
good luck

goodtimes
03-04-05, 05:43 AM
PSC used to sell threaded bushings.....I know there are a couple places that have a huge selection of them, just can't remember the names......the guys over at pirate would be able to tell you (you just have to weed through all the BS posts)

mrblaine
03-09-05, 12:20 PM
I want to make a chromoly drag link. My pal has a nice piece of tubing but we don't have LH taps lying around. :no:

Does anyone know where I can get 11/16 - 18 RH and LH threaded bushings to weld into the tube?

Find another side rod end to use. 11/16's is small, expensive on the taps and only an automotive thread used rarely anywhere else.

Go to 3/4-16 or similar that is more common.

aston
03-09-05, 01:14 PM
Find another side rod end to use. 11/16's is small, expensive on the taps and only an automotive thread used rarely anywhere else.

Go to 3/4-16 or similar that is more common.

You're quite correct, what was I thinking :rolleyes:

I found a DIY drag link kit in 3/4 - 16 :yay:

http://www.rockequipment.com/cat2.htm

rick
03-09-05, 01:39 PM
I have the 11/16-18 LH & RH thread taps if you'd like to borrow them. I got them at Mcmaster-Carr. These fit 1" DOM tubing. I drilled the tubing to 5/8" just to make sure the I.D. was correct.

I would also recommend the 3/4 size anyway considering the 11/16 is the stock rod end size and it's not all that large.

Maybe I'll start a tool rental service at the rate I'm accumulating stuff... :no:

D4x4Fish
03-10-05, 04:38 PM
Maybe I'll start a tool rental service at the rate I'm accumulating stuff... :no:

How much for the dohickey for the whatchama callit for the thing that goes bonging. :eek: