Lightweight stuff! Here are the ten swaged aluminum radius rods used for the 5-link rear suspension. The two longer rods are used for the steering tie-rods. The geometry and mounting locations designed into the rear suspension allow all of the rods to be the same length.

The rods are made from 1-1/4" OD 6061-T6 aluminum.  The 1/2" rod ends and the jam nuts are also aluminum.  All were purchased from Rod End Supply in Olathe, KS.  These rods and components are normally used in sprint cars.

At lower right is a special bolt used. Click here for more info.

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