11 new torque rod end links just showed up at my desk today. So, tomorrow I am going to pick up a spiral flute tap (?) for the 1/2"-13 threads I am going to cut into the back side center of them for the 6" diameter retention plates. I really don't feel like hand tapping twelve 1/2" holes, just the thought of doing so gives me carpal-tunnel. We have a lathe and mill here at work, so I'm going to try and power tap the holes. I researched it for about 15 seconds on the internet, so that should make me an expert. Seems like key points is to chamfer the hole after drilling, then put downward pressure on the quill/spindle as you motor the tap into the material. Then, absolute key point is being able to stop the tapping mill at or before your desired depth point. Yeah, we'll see how that works out. Next pic will likely be of a broken tap and another order for one replacement new torque-rod end link. I probably should not be hi-jacking somebody else's thread to talk about myself, but want to show this as an option. The ball joint type links seems not available anymore from Erik's though.