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Drag/anti-drag rods

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aerofan

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I am about to order my drag/anti-drag rods. I am aware that some people make their own. Although I have a lathe and can thread I don't think i know enough about the problem to do it myself and I don't want to worry about them failing.

When I started requestig quotes in October I was shocked at how expensive they can be. My first quote was over $800.00 for the two rods in the center section.

Steenaero is having a sale this month. I am ordering a complete set for just over $3200.00.

Here is what I have learned. The more you buy the cheaper they are. If you need 10 or more of the same type the cost can be under $100.00 per rod compaired to an order of less than 10 which can be $160.00 or more per rod.

I think if multiple builders coordinated their orders there is the possibility of saving large amounts of money.

I would like to hear from others what it cost for a complete set of drag/anti-drag rods and where they bought from.

Best,

David
 

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