Hi Rooman. My names Alan. I met Brendan's dad last October at chrr in the swap meet area. We got to talk about the old days a little bit. I typically avoid buying used racing parts, but like to hear the stories. I've read these last three questions to you and had one for you to share your "philosophy."
The "dreaded" threaded male rod end, few talk about them, we all use them in front suspension and steering. They're made in mild steel and 4130. Huge difference in cost...... they look similar.
Exposed threads, I've seen the rod ends with 1/2 inch plus threads exposed. I had setup my front axle so LH and RH threaded male rod all the way in with no threads exposed at 25 degrees caster, and then adjusted it out for 17 degrees. A few threads showing, makes me happy. How about you?
Difference in mild steel and 4130 male rod ends, cost might drive some to choose one over the other for front suspension/steering........wrong-right?