Weld in Tube Ends & Nuts
Weld in tube ends and weld on nuts for building or repairing suspension links, panhard bars and chassis components. Tube ends come with left hand or right hand thread so they pair correctly with a rod end or turnbuckle at each end of a link, and they're sized by thread (such as 1/2-13, 5/8-18 or 3/4-16) and by the tube diameter and wall thickness they're built to fit.
Weld on nuts are sold as a set (commonly 4 per pack) and welded into tubing to give you a threaded mounting point, handy for panhard bars, radius rods or any bracket that needs to bolt up later. When choosing, match the thread size and hand (left or right) to the rod end or adjuster you're running, and check the tube end's outside diameter and wall thickness against the tubing you're welding it into.
- Tube ends (left hand and right hand thread)
- Weld on nuts, sold in packs
- Panhard slugs
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a left hand or right hand tube end?
It depends on which end of the link or turnbuckle you're building. One end is usually left hand thread and the other right hand thread, so the link can be adjusted by turning it without undoing both ends. Check the rod end or adjuster already fitted at the other end of the link to match it up.
What do the dimensions on a tube end mean?
The numbers refer to the thread size, the outside diameter of the tube end, and the wall thickness it suits. You need to match these to the tubing you're welding the end into so it fits flush and welds properly.
Why would I use a weld on nut instead of a tube end?
Weld on nuts give you a threaded hole in a piece of tubing without a separate rod end style fitting, useful where you need a simple bolt-up point such as on a panhard bar mount or bracket.
