Product Summary

  • The length chosen is to be your overall assembled eye to eye length required
  • Has a 11/16"-18 thread pitch with left hand threads on one end and right hand threads on the other
  • Made from heavy-duty steel with a natural finish
  • Available in several lengths to custom fit your application
  • Tube has an outside diameter measuring a total of .875"
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Key Specs

Tube O.D.0.875"
Thread Pitch11/16"-18 RH/LH
Tube Length
Material TypeSteel
FinishNatural
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Details

  • Bare unfinished steel tube for steering linkage and other chassis uses
  • Use for tie rod, drag link, chassis bracing, and more
  • Ends threaded 11/16-18 LH and RH threads for rod ends or bushings of your choice
  • Available in 13 lengths from 10-3/4-inches to 54-inches long
  • Outside diameter of tube is .875-inch
  • Single rotation will adjust the overall length in or out by approximately 1/8-inch
  • Order by center-to-center measurement required for application

Our Bare Steel Tubes Are Perfect for Budget Builds

Building a hot rod or muscle car can take a real beating on the wallet. We all want the best quality materials with high-end components, but in the reality of it all sometimes more basic components get the green light to be able to finish the project. We understand that not everyone has the funds for high-end suspension components, modern drivetrain swaps, and the like. Therefore, we offer several options in every product category we sell. When building your hot rod’s custom steering linkage or designing your under-hood chassis bracing, we offer these budget friendly raw steel tubes to get the job done. These steel tubes are perfect for those low-buck projects. Simply give them a shot of paint, or powder coat them if you choose, and make some real progress on your build.

Strong Steel Construction for Strength, Ready for Paint or Powder Coat

We offer these super strong steel threaded tubes for your project in a bare paintable finish. The bare steel finish allows you to paint them to match or contrast your vehicle’s frame or body. You can even powder coat them if desired. Available in 13 different lengths from 10-3/4-inches to 54-inches, these steel tubes are threaded to accept 11/16-18 rod ends, bushings, or clevises with left-hand and right-hand threads. This allows the adjusting sleeve to be mounted between two points of adjustment, such as a drag link or tie rod in a steering system, among other fitment applications. Rotating the threaded tube moves the threaded ends of your choice inward or outward for adjustment. For the 11/16-18 thread ends these bare steel sleeves utilize this equates to roughly 1/8-inch of adjustment for each full rotation of the hollow threaded tube.

Great for Chassis and Steering Needs

Wherever you wish to use an adjustable threaded tube to your build, be it for a steering linkage, chassis support, or elsewhere, it is easy to figure out exactly what you need for your ride. Simply measure the center-to-center distance of your two adjustment or mounting points and then order the closest length to that measurement. The rod ends, bushings, or clevises you choose will add 3 inches to the overall length. So, if your measurement is 45-inches, that is what you will order from the drop-down menu, however the tube you will receive will be 42-inches in length. The 45-inch length will be your final length once you have threaded in your ends approximately halfway. So, remember, order by center-to-center length, not just the threaded tube length, to get the correct length you need for your application.

Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #
BrandSpeedway Motors
Tube O.D.0.875"
Thread Pitch11/16"-18 RH/LH
Tube Length
Material TypeSteel
FinishNatural
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Sold in QuantityEach

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

78 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the product's perfect fit, quality, and ease of installation. Highlighting its versatility, the product is successfully used in car, truck, and tractor restorations alike. Buyers commented on the product's solid construction, well-cut threads, and the convenience of being pre-painted. The adjustability of the product was a key feature and the precise measurements provided on the website contributed to excellent fit in various vehicle models. Some users recommended buying the product longer and customizing it to the perfect length. There are, however, some suggestions to pay attention to size when ordering. Overall, customers believe the product stands out in its category for quality and practicality compared to competitors.

4.8

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Almost Perfect

Previous owner placed a jack under the tie rod of my 1965 Ford Econoline pickup, bent it terribly. I tried to straighten it, but it was not safe. Used 52.5" length, and had to cut ~1" from each end. I should've ordered the taps at the same time, but a friend assured me he had the right ones - he didn't. They are not readily available locally, and would highly recommend getting them along with the stick, if you do not already have them. Even with the taps & jam nuts, this was still cheaper than having a shop build a replacement.

Most Liked Negative Review

2.0

Ok

It didn't take long to bend but they did replace it for me and I've currently had no further issues with the in modified new one

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I have bought this type of part from Speedway before

5.0

9 days ago

mad scientist

delta, british columbia Canada

Verified

needed this piece to complete my drag link

Would Recommend

Fit perfect. Nice finish.

5.0

3 months ago

MotoMasochist

Vacaville, CA

Verified

Ordered custom lengths and everything arrived nicely packaged. Parts were nicely finished and installed exactly as expected.

Would Recommend

I would buy this again

5.0

5 months ago

Me

ND

Verified

I used them to do the steering linkage on a Willy's CJ2A. Worked out very good

Would Recommend

Yes

5.0

5 months ago

Stinky

Black Hawk sd

Verified

Worked great

Would Recommend

Good product

4.0

11 months ago

Bob

Texas

Verified

With dropped axle the stock tie rod didn't work so I ordered this as a replacement. I was able to get the length I wanted to work with the dropped tie rod ends.

Would Recommend

I would buy this again

5.0

a year ago

Freddyfairlane

Winnipeg Canada

Verified

Looks well made, looks great on my car

Would Recommend

I did like this product

4.0

a year ago

Jacman

Wis

Verified

On my car

Would Recommend

I would buy this again.

5.0

a year ago

Dandy

Texas

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Part if mt 30 Model a build

Would Recommend

Very good product

5.0

a year ago

Dj3a

Bemidji mn

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Kevin in your tech department Help get the correct steering Linkage foe my conversion on a CJ3a.

Would Recommend

impressed by the quality of this Tie Rod Link Tubing

5.0

a year ago

Vintage Freddie

Glenbain SK. Canada

Verified

I was planning to build one myself, but you have to buy a left-hand 5/8-18 tap and a right-hand one if that one is missing in your thread-cutting set. For the price of those cutting taps, this is a more affordable approach. This tie rod link is well-made and painted.

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

12 Questions • 17 Answers

Do you sell this in a solid rod state? I purchased this rod and it flexs so much its absolutely dangerous to drive the truck. Please advise.

by Tim

• 7 years ago

1 answer

How heavy duty is this? I'm running 35 inch tall tires on a 87 suburban. Or do I need dom steel?

by Jeremy

• 7 years ago

2 answers

Can you cut it shorter and re-tap it

by Mike

• 8 years ago

3 answers

With my wheels straight,my eye to eye measurement is 41"..What size tierod will I need to order?

by Nor Cal Ed

• 9 years ago

2 answers

How much of the end of each side is threaded?

by csmith

• 10 years ago

1 answer

I need 7 inch long with the ends on it. I bought a gasser axle from you and I need a 7 inch long with the ends on it drag link. Is this threaded all the way through so I could cut it to the length that I need?

by nate

• 10 years ago

1 answer

I need to know what length to get when using this with a 50.5 length axle, using steering arms (702-2754)and dropped tie rod ends (91048640).Thanks!!

by Farmer

• 11 years ago

1 answer

Can a slot be cut in the ends so a traditional tie rod clamp may be used instead of a jam nut?

by RustyJeep

• 11 years ago

2 answers

Do you have a 22 inch tie rod.

by Scotter

• 11 years ago

1 answer

dropped tie rods how do I measure tie rod length My 49 ford f-1 needs dropped tie rod ends so I don't think I can measure eye to eye for the length of the tie rod, do I moc. up and measure cntr. to cntr.of threads?

by kena3849

• 12 years ago

3 answers

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