Get a straight used one. They should be plentiful and they don't wear out.
If you want to make one maybe something like 4130 would do. Don't
forget that there is a left hand thread on one end.
Stan
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At 11:53 AM 10/25/2007, nmleeds@mindspring.com wrote:
>All,
>
>I was getting my alignment done and noticed that my stearing
>centerlink was bent (wicked turns I guess). The balls are in great
>shape so I figured I'd just fabricate a new centerlink. Natually, I
>went to a local construction site and made off with some rebar -- I
>figured that nobody at the new suspension bridge would notice if
>there was 15" less reinforcement.
>
>After a little time with a hacksaw I was ready to go. But then my
>partner in datsun pointed out that rebar isn't the world's strongest
>material, it wasn't taking my threads, and was pretty rust prone. I
>suggested plastic for its dampening properties -- he laughed at me
>and made me feel pretty stupid about the whole thing.
>
>Now the question is what metal to use? Ideas? 304, 416, 316? Gold?
>Titanium? Bubble gum?
>
>N
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