# Ok here's the deal with my RSB links

Posted by MIKE (93VE) on July 21, 2003 at 16:41:53: Would I consider making these for others, YES Is it relatively easy for others to make these links themselves, YES If I had to do it again would I make the "exact" size RSB link, NO I choose to use a 1/2" plate, rod and bearing because I wanted something strong and thick. At first I was questioning a 1/4" plate because I didn't want to put my time/effort into it only for it to break at the ends again. Now "if" I consider making these it definately will NOT be a 1/2 plate, rod and bearing. I would use a 1/4" plate, 3/8 rod and bearing. I would also use the same type bearing I used for mine. Keeps it simple and cheap to change if/when the bearing bushing wears out. I think the major factor will be where the rod connects to the plate. If a good welding job is done I dont see why it would break. As you can see for the OEM link the size of the plate is thin and the weld job is cheap. The 1/4" plate and 3/8" rod should be more than enough material to get a good solid quality weld. The only thing I can't remember about are these u-shape brackets Through out my years of visiting the junk yard I've collected several brackets and I cant remember what the original brackets looks like. I do remember they were different on both side. Can someone take a picture of both side to refresh my memory. The biggest part of fabricating my links was the time I had to put in. The total time wasn't much but it was a pain in the ass due to the size of material I choose to use, especially the plate. What's your thought !!!!!!!!! Replys: Check out my pics.... Lordrandall (92se5) 16:45:49 7/21/2003 (4) Thanks, those are exactly what I needed MIKE (93VE) 18:29:07 7/21/2003 (3) I'm always one to over-engineer the application and would prefer >>>> The Max (92 J30 Maxima (turbo project nearing completion)) 19:04:45 7/21/2003 (2) I agree....but I understand it's probably a PITA to deal with the thick metal....nm James (VE 5spd ) 20:36:59 7/21/2003 (0) I hear you MIKE (93VE) 19:26:03 7/21/2003 (0)

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: Would I consider making these for others, YES : Is it relatively easy for others to make these links themselves, YES : If I had to do it again would I make the "exact" size RSB link, NO : I choose to use a 1/2" plate, rod and bearing because I wanted something strong and thick. At first I was questioning a 1/4" plate because I didn't want to put my time/effort into it only for it to break at the ends again. : Now "if" I consider making these it definately will NOT be a 1/2 plate, rod and bearing. I would use a 1/4" plate, 3/8 rod and bearing. I would also use the same type bearing I used for mine. Keeps it simple and cheap to change if/when the bearing bushing wears out. : I think the major factor will be where the rod connects to the plate. If a good welding job is done I dont see why it would break. As you can see for the OEM link the size of the plate is thin and the weld job is cheap. The 1/4" plate and 3/8" rod should be more than enough material to get a good solid quality weld. : The only thing I can't remember about are these u-shape brackets : <img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/358000-358999/358672_36.jpg"> : Through out my years of visiting the junk yard I've collected several brackets and I cant remember what the original brackets looks like. I do remember they were different on both side. Can someone take a picture of both side to refresh my memory. : The biggest part of fabricating my links was the time I had to put in. The total time wasn't much but it was a pain in the ass due to the size of material I choose to use, especially the plate. : What's your thought !!!!!!!!!