Thanks for the thread. I used the stock rod and anodized aluminum heim joints $6 each. Used socket head bolts with high collar washers that act as spacers also. The stock joints were a little worn, the linkage has less slop overall. Nice little beneficial mode.

 

Thread from the dead, I know, but if there is anyone in a fire department someone is selling a FD gear linkage with heim joints already built in on Fleabay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/harley-david...xWOOGd&vxp=mtr

It's badly titled and so not picking up any bids.

 

Thanks for all of the info in this thread. I completed my swap today. Went to McMaster Carr for the rod ends. Hardware store with a "bolt room" had all the 5/16-24 stainless buttonhead bolts, acorn nuts, and nylon spacers. Reused the original rod and just scotchbrite to shine it up a bit. Blue locktite and she's done.

 

Your mod looks good. Time to do something about that toe shift and cover that shaft. I moved mine outboard and bought a chrome spacer.

 

subscribed. Great pics.

 

I didn't care for that setup on my road king. Caused the arm to rattle more than stock.

randy

 

 

Old thread but doing this mod on my bikes. Went to 3 separate stores today (one an ACE) none had any idea what a Heim joint was. ACE surprised me.

Anyway, will this work? Unclear if the first link is much different from the second.
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URL for first image: First image - part on Ebay

 

Significant improvement. I sourced mine from McMaster Carr. They have several levels to choose from. No rattles from mine, Randy.

 

f150hd
those should work fine. probably the same item, just different sellers. for a little more, you can find them in chrome.