On Thu, 2 Nov 2006, Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM wrote: > If you don't want to weld there is another option. An industrial > fastener store should have large graded threaded rod connectors and > threading dies. Cut the rods and thread the ends, then screw both in > tight. The strut rod is in compression only, so this is completely safe. > I started to just use such a threaded sleeve and just the original strut The problem with this is that the older strut rods are not made from round stock; they appear to be stampings or forgings, and are tapered, broad at the bushing end, which has a swaged stop for the washer (that's the non-adjustable part). _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list or go to http://www.amc-list.com