Swedged Steel Tube, 1/2 Thread, 17

Swedged Steel Tube, 1/2 Thread, 17

Constructed from 3/4" OD .065" wall thickness tubing and swage formed on each end for the ultimate combination of weight and strength 1/2"-20 threads with RH threads in one end and LH threads in the other which allows easy length adjustment by spinning the tube Zinc plated for corrosion resistance Knurled section provides extra grip when spinning tube for adjustment Available in 7" to 24" length to suit a variety of applications Zinc plated steel tube with .065-inch wall thickness for steering, shift linkage, and other chassis uses. Suitable for tie rod, drag link, chassis bracing, and light vehicle suspensions. Ends threaded 1/2-20 LH and RH threads for rod ends or bushings of your choice. Available in 18 lengths from 7-inches to 24-inches long in 1-inch increments. Outside diameter of tube is .750-inch. IMCA approved component. Thin wall construction with swedged ends offers lighter weight than comparable non-swedged tubes. Single rotation will adjust the overall length in or out by approximately 3/32-inch. Knurled surface to aid in rotating the tube to make required adjustments. Order by actual length measurement required for application. Swedged Tubing Provides Similar Strength with Less Weight Weight is the enemy of a race car. Any time you can save weight without reducing integrity or creating an unsafe situation you will benefit. Utilizing thin wall steel tubing for such things as control arms, Panhard bars, steering linkage, and more are all great ways to not only save weight but allow your suspension and steering to react faster to changes in the track surface, which ultimately keeps your race car’s tires in contact with the racing surface for precise throttle, braking, and steering control that can put you in the winner’s circle. One easy way to save weight is to replace heavy wall steel suspension and steering tubes with thin wall steel versions that utilize a swedged end. Swedged tubing is the perfect upgrade to these suspension and steering pieces when sized properly for the application. Swedging the ends of the steel tubing shrinks the outside diameter down, which thickens the wall of the tubing in the area where threads are created for the heim joint, bushing, or clevis end piece to be installed. This critical area is cold formed, which further strengthens the steel tube