The Artec Industries 3 Link Tube and Rod End Kit gathers the joint hardware needed to fabricate your own three-link suspension with a panhard bar. It supplies the rod ends, weld-in threaded tube adapters, jam nuts and high-misalignment spacers — you cut your own link tube to length for a setup dialed to your build. The rod ends are heat- and cryogenically-treated chromoly for long service life under hard articulation.
Key Features
- Three link ends: 3 RH and 3 LH 1.25"-12tpi rod ends with 1.0" bore
- Panhard ends: 1 RH and 1 LH 7/8"-14tpi rod ends with 3/4" bore
- Matching 1.25" and 7/8" weld-in tube adapters and jam nuts
- Four 3/4"-to-9/16" high-misalignment spacers
- Heat- and cryogenically-treated chromoly rod ends for strength and longevity
- Choice of 1.25" Pro Krawler joints or 1.25" rod ends
Fitment & Compatibility
This is a universal fabrication kit for building a custom three-link (three links plus a panhard/track bar), popular on Jeep and buggy solid-axle suspensions. The threaded tube adapters weld into DOM link tube — the 1.25" ends use 1.5" ID / 2.0" OD tube and the 7/8" panhard ends use 1.0" ID / 1.5" OD tube. Building a four-link instead? See the 4 Link Tube and End Kit. For the mounting bolts and misalignment hardware at the brackets, add the 3-Link Hardware Assembly.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rod end material | Heat- and cryo-treated chromoly |
| Link ends | 1.25"-12tpi, 1.0" bore (3 RH / 3 LH) |
| Panhard ends | 7/8"-14tpi, 3/4" bore (1 RH / 1 LH) |
| Misalignment spacers | Four, 3/4" to 9/16" |
| Joint options | 1.25" Pro Krawler joints or 1.25" rod ends |
| SKU | LK4004 / LK4003 |
What's in the Box
- 3 RH and 3 LH 1.25" link rod ends (or Pro Krawler joints), tube adapters and jam nuts
- 1 RH and 1 LH 7/8" panhard rod ends, tube adapters and jam nuts
- Four 3/4"-to-9/16" high-misalignment spacers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this kit include the link tube?
No. It provides the rod ends, weld-in tube adapters, jam nuts and spacers. You supply DOM link tube cut to length — 1.5" ID / 2.0" OD for the 1.25" ends and 1.0" ID / 1.5" OD for the 7/8" panhard end.
Pro Krawler joints or rod ends — what's the difference?
Pro Krawler joints are rebuildable high-misalignment joints for maximum articulation and long life, while the rod ends are a proven, more economical option. Both share the same thread sizes.
Do I need to weld this?
Yes. The tube adapters weld into your link tube, so the kit is intended for fabricators comfortable with welding a suspension.
What is this used for?
It builds a custom three-link with a panhard bar for a solid-axle vehicle, giving you control over link length, angles and articulation.
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