Re: JPOR: Custom Tie Rods

[samfans <samfans@xxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.bakerprecision.com/rodacc.htm

http://www.vintagebronco.com/coby/tierod/index0002.html

http://performanceunlimited.com/customproducts/tubingspecs.html

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/steering/rockrods/rockrod.htm

http://www.tmtco.com/tubing.html

http://www.steelsupply.com/index.htm

To get you started !!

Bill
Jeff wrote:

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> I am about to build my own tie rods and would like any inf. others can
> supply.  First, I want to shorten some full sized Chevy tie rod tubes.
> I figure I can leave the left hand thread 7/8-18 end alone, cut the tube
> to length and then tap the cut end with a 7/8-18 tap.  Anyone done
> this?  Any sources for a 7/8-18 tap?  Next, I need to make a tie rod for
> 3/4 16 tie rod ends.  I already have a 3/4-16 standard tap and it takes
> a 11/16 hole.  Any sources for a 3/4-16 left hand tap?  How about some
> DOM tubing that will tap directly to this size?  Any links to common DOM
> sizes?  Thanks much, Jeff
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