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Old 11-25-2016, 07:51 PM
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400 rods

How do you tell the difference between 5.7, and 5.565 rods
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Re: 400 rods

they use shorter/different rod bolts.
heres a link with pics comparing them side by side;
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heres a pic of some reconditioned and weight matched 400 rods i have laying around. hope it helps.
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Old 11-25-2016, 09:34 PM
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Re: 400 rods

Do you know what the length is? Please.
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what, the over all length? i'll go measure 1 for ya.
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I'd really appreciate it.
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i got 7 9/16", total overall length. but these were re-sized/reconditioned.
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weight;
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Re: 400 rods

OAL is no good because of balance pad variations. How about measuring minumim length between holes, and the length of the bolt bosses?
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agreed. i can take any measurements tomorrow. just ask. i'm relaxing for the night now.
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How about just the bolt.
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i come up with just under 2". these are ARP rod bolts.
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Thank you


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