[Roadsters] Bent center link - what metal to fabricate a replacement out ...

[Keith0alan at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/25/2007 11:54:41 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
nmleeds at mindspring.com writes:

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



How about a good used one? You need to be careful getting creative with  
steering bits.
 
keith



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