front radius rods
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30Austin27
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front radius rods
what is the difference between radius rods and hair pins
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Bill Cleveland
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Re: front radius rods
In my understanding, radius rods are a more generic term for the locating rods that attach the axle to the frame on each side. Hairpins are a type of radius rod, resembling the item worn by the ladies to keep their hair in place. Here is a page from a Speedway catalog that illustrates the point:
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winfield scott
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Re: front radius rods
Bill you sure are on top of things 
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AKGrouch
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Re: front radius rods
Other than in a woman's hair, "Hairpins" is just an old school term for "radius rods" I believe