Making the torque rods is the next step. The ribs have to go in, but they have to be fitted and the torque rods notched into place. So here is how the torque rods are made.

I use 1/8" [link=http://www.houseofpylon.com/Materials/TorqueRods.aspx]Torque Rod Material[/link] which is welding rod. The rod I use is pristine with no blemishes to cause problems with the bushings.

I make a bend which is 1.5" in this case. It is important to make the bend before cutting the threads so you don't scar up the rod.

Then the rod is cut to length.

Using a [link=http://www.houseofpylon.com/Tools/DieStock.aspx]1" Die Stock[/link] holding a [link=http://www.houseofpylon.com/Tools/Die6-32.aspx]6-32 Die[/link], threads are cut on the torque rod. The torque rod is held in a vise using a rubber pad to prevent any scarring of the surface.