Alfaromeoguy
Alfaromeoguy HalfDork
1/8/21 10:09 p.m.

 for my steering linkage.......i will need to lower my centre link/ drag ling down from were is is right now,,, i am useing qa1 rod ends for my steering,, and have no desire for the rod end to be on the threaded part.. right now, the only option i have now is getting a real long bolt with the shank i can use, and cutting off the ( some ) threaded part..in the photo here it is the one on the right hand side

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
1/8/21 10:26 p.m.
Alfaromeoguy
Alfaromeoguy HalfDork
1/8/21 10:51 p.m.

In reply to Keith Tanner :

thank you, that  helps smileyalot 

Ranger50
Ranger50 UltimaDork
1/9/21 8:32 a.m.

Switch to an bolts?

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
1/9/21 9:20 a.m.

Metric sizing makes that a problem.

spandak
spandak HalfDork
1/9/21 2:21 p.m.

Try bolt depot

I didn't look for your specific need but they sell individuals and have decent options. 

Honsch
Honsch New Reader
1/9/21 6:59 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:

Metric sizing makes that a problem.

5/8 and 16mm are functionally identical in diameter, 16m is 0.004in larger.

Alfaromeoguy
Alfaromeoguy HalfDork
1/10/21 12:36 a.m.

In reply to Ranger50 :

a A/N bolt is = to grade 5.. i would like my steering to be a wee bit stronger

jimbbski
jimbbski SuperDork
1/10/21 9:32 a.m.

In reply to Alfaromeoguy :

If your going with 16 mm/ 5/8" bolt you could hang your whole car in the air by one of those and have a huge safety factor.

While AN bolts are not as hard as grade 8 they will bend and  not break when they exceed their limit.

And I would not use nylock nuts if your concerned about safety.

The OEM use castle nuts and drilled bolts with a cotter pin.

Or an all metal lock nut.

 

You should too!

pirate
pirate HalfDork
1/10/21 10:55 a.m.

AN bolts come with different shank lengths to so that threaded portions of bolt are not in the joint itself. Try Aircraft Spruce or Wicks Aircraft Supply online catalogs.

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