Double Ended Stud

[DanM]

Hey All,

 

I need to source a replacement 7/16 UNF x 8 inch long double threaded stud for my Westfield Miata - It is to connect my rear Knuckle to the lower control arm.  Does anyone know where to get one? or have one made?

 

Its to replace this one that I had to cut in half to remove it.

 

 

Thanks.

 

Dan

Edited August 5, 2022 by DanM

[fastg]

If your replacing the rod, if you replace the nuts then the thread size becomes irrelevant. So checkout me favorite shop

 

https://www.mcmaster.com/threaded-rods/threading~threaded-on-both-ends/connecting-rods-5/system-of-measurement~inch/

 

Thinking about that, why it it an imperial thread, coming from a Miata or Westfield?

Edited August 5, 2022 by fastg

[DanM]

I know, intriguing isn't it! lol The whole vehicle is a mixed batch of metric and imperial.  All the miata bolted stuff is typically metric, but because the westfields use parts from older UK cars (Bushings etc.) there is also a lot of imperial stuff too!

[fastg]

How old is the stuff there using, the UK went metric while I was in high school, so the 70's!

 

Graham 

[DanM]

Control Arm Bushings are from a Hillman/Chrysler Avenger!! 

[fastg]

Hillman Avenger, nasty, but at least it has donated a part to a much more interesting vehicle:)

 

Graham

 

 

[DanM]

Yeah! It's spirit lives on in the westfield! lol

[Croc]

15 hours ago, DanM said:

Control Arm Bushings are from a Hillman/Chrysler Avenger!! 

 

That just sent a shiver up my spine.  Terminal understeer, dodgy brakes.....  

[DanM]

So after a lot of thought, input from the UK forum forum and price comparing ($USD -> $CAD +Tax + Shipping) I decided to go with 2 new grade 8 bolts from McMaster-Carr.

 

https://www.mcmaster.com/91257a487/

 

Fingers crossed it will do the job!