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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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got mine at midwestcontrolproducts.com,used my crescent wrench(adjustable wrench) then got out my allen wrenches (hex keys) and don't forget the lock washer(split washer).then was able to install my hiem joint (spherical rod end) not rod end connector.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jberg
Check McMaster-Carr.com
Got all my stuff there, stainless joints, bolts, acorn nuts, and polished them all, came out pretty nice.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Pics...would be helpful
 
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Here it is, I made the linkage rod from a piece of stainless tube cut to length so I could eliminate the jam nuts. Kinda plain but a little different from others.
 
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