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you shouldn't need to order anything left handed. unless the rod you ordered (why not just reuse the stock one) has one left hand thread, one right hand thread.....
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for the DIY tip.
Been thinking about something like this all winter.
Just can't justify a $100+ for an aftermarket one.
Did you use stainless steel joints and bolts?
You could buy the Horley Davidson one. I have a friend that bought it and its really good quality.
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