Custom length tie rods

[leec]

I want to make some chromoly tie rods (the tubes not the tie rod ends)
I am looking to buy 4 threaded inserts (2 righ hand thread, 2 left)

Anyone know who stocks them in the uk?
I believe track rods ends are M10 thread?

This is what I am after
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Steel-Weld-Bung-for-1-Inch-ID-Tube-5-8-18-LH,39130.html

Thanks,
Lee

[Doogster]

Try a comapny in Aberdeen called Grampian Fasteners. 01224 772777

[leec]

Thanks,
Just looked on their website, with no luck
Lee

[Doogster]

I would give them a call Lee. 

[Andy Sykes]

stock ends are m12x1.5 McGill Motorsports sell them in most sizes and super fast delivery

[leec]

Andy,
Just phoned them but they currently only stock unf sizes.
Lee

[Andy Sykes]

Ok eBay search in 20 seconds found loads of them about £3 each

[leec]

Like the style I posted above?

[spanners]

I don't know anyone inserting tie rods, wishbones yes, but Its best done anyway with the minimum hardware and welding, why add weight and complexity and weak points, just use 1/2" I'd tube and tap to suit , I use rod ends for racing, they don't have the thread reach of the stock tie rod ends, so I use butted lock nuts rather then clamps. One aside to up rated tie rods can be a damaged steering box or rack, I only up grade when I have to, wider axle for example, the stock rods are good, very good, I've only ever bent one, the weaker long one, by hitting a bank at speed with the left front, id rather bend a tie rod than break anything further down the shock path,  especially my thumbs, as this may stop me hitching home, best regards, spanners.