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09-17-2011, 12:03 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MN
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|  Link sleeves
Ive been making some links out of some 4mm threaded rod and I wanted to know what size (ID) sleeves to use. Ive looked around but there isnt many people using 4mm rod.
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09-17-2011, 02:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central FL
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4mm rod is practically the same OD as 8-32, which is what a lot of people use for custom links. I used 7/32" aluminum tubing to sleeve my uppers. For my lowers, I drilled out some 5/16" delrin rod - I think 3/16" or 5/32" is the smallest ID you can use. |
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09-17-2011, 02:33 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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4mm= 0.157", 8-32 nominal diameter= 0.164". Here is what most people use for 8-32 links http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...=71&top_cat=60 or stainless is getting popular these days also http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...=312&top_cat=1 You might find some metric sizes around too, but this is what is readily available around here. |
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09-17-2011, 03:39 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2011 Location: TEXAS
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I used 1/4" stainless tube over 8-32 allthread it works great.
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09-17-2011, 03:48 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Juliet
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For 4mm threaded, I drill out material at 5/32" I also use 8-32 threaded thru the same 5/32" I typically sleeve with Delrin. For the 4mm it slides thru with little to no slop. But with the 8-32 I drive the threaded thru the delrin. 4mm for uppers. 8-32 for steering and lowers. Or I make whatever the customer asks for.  |
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09-17-2011, 04:26 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MN
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Thanks a lot guys. Appreciate the help. |
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