Greg, where did you get the heim joints? Perhaps I'd like to do something like this. Powder coat over chrome plated polished stainless would be the way to go.

 

McMaster-Carr.
https://www.mcmaster.com/59915K43

 

I'll put that aside for future reference. Thank you.

 

Awful lot of talk about polished rods in here 🤨

 

What did you expect when you posted pics of 12 different good looking ladies. You started this, now see it to the end!

 

I noticed an improvement in shifting with the heim joints. They feel more "secure" and positive than the stock joints. And Greg is right in that it does make a small difference. I use toe shift only, not the stock toe/heel shifter. You might also find heim joints at your local industrial supply house. But I did buy mine through McMaster-Carr. Check them out sometime....they have a huge catalog of fasteners, and all type of industrial equipment and supplies.

 

Yep ... the heim joints are worth the time and effort ... Noticeable improvement

 

Okay, next stupid question then. Where do I get a round of stainless? I have access to a lathe to turn it down and thread it, I just don't know where to get raw materials.

 

here ...

 

You can get that through McMaster-Carr as well, Chris.