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bmghog

Hi my blower mount rod broke. It's 5/8 rod but not sure what rod to replace it with. Would like to go with a threaded rod so I don't have to weld it back on. Will 304 or 316 SS rod work? In the picture the rod is circled in blue.

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cleat

Stainless should work.

 

Threaded rod is weaker and will wear your front hitch.

 

You could use solid rod and thread the ends or use a long bolt if you can find one.

 

Best bet however is to find someone who can just weld it properly.

 

 

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gwest_ca

Plain round rod with holes drilled in the ends for cotter pins is how I would do it.

 

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ebinmaine

I don't know if they make them quite that long but perhaps a hitch pin? Those would be made out of hardened steel.

If not, the big box stores often have round steel in stock to do as @gwest_ca Suggested above.

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lynnmor

I would use 4130 available from McMaster-Carr, if you are going to weld it in.

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bmghog

Thank you for the suggestions, much appreciated 

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