Anyone work in the oil field/ suppliers. Looking for a ball.

[03mustangdude]

Need a 10MM Ball Stud with 1/4-20 threads locally but noone i've called even knows what i'm talking about. Its made by a API and they only make it for oilfield service. Amazon api said it would be about 2-3 weeks to get so looking for one locally.
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Help me find a ball

[racrguy]

Did you call API to get a dealer list from them? They would be able to tell you who their customers are in the area so that you can buy it.

This says a 6 pack is in stock... [ame]http://www.amazon.com/10MM-Ball-threads-Spring-Strut/dp/B00470ZMA2[/ame]

[03mustangdude]

Did you call API to get a dealer list from them? They would be able to tell you who their customers are in the area so that you can buy it.

sent them an email going on 5 business days now. Its the only company that I found that makes these so i'm stuck with them.

[racrguy]

Any reason they have to be 10mm? If you can use a couple of different ends, Smiley's should have some, or I've got one that's got a non-removable end here, it's a Dorman part number 115-009 with 1/4-20 male and female threads.

[03mustangdude]

Any reason they have to be 10mm? If you can use a couple of different ends, Smiley's should have some, or I've got one that's got a non-removable end here, it's a Dorman part number 115-009 with 1/4-20 male and female threads.

Its going on a shock of a import. Nissan wants 120 bucks for the shock and wont sell the ball without the shock. Fits in a tight hole.

[helosailor]

I have a couple in stock that are 5/16-18 thread with a 10mm ball. Maybe you could cut the threads down?

[46Tbird]

Just typing out loud here...

Seems like you could go to Speedtek and get one over the counter. Might be a challenge to get the 10mm part, but a lot of carbs use 1/4-20 ball studs so there may be one.

Maybe run to Pick-A-Part and look at hatchback liftgate shocks. Those are more likely to be 10mm on the ball end, but not likely to mix metric and SAE.

[03mustangdude]

Hmm didn't think about the carbs using them might check that out I vaguely remember seeing some at oreillus before

[slow99]

Gasser64 roughneck'd

[SOLOW55]

Arlington nut and bolt and may try Ace hardware .

[03mustangdude]

Ace doesn't have it, holley doesn't make it with a 10mm ball on top

[Strychnine]

$7, in stock, same day shipping.

http://www.dkhardware.com/product-7095-759917-1-4-20-x-10-mm-threaded-ball-studs.html

[YALE]

I was gonna suggest Crouch Supply, but it looks like Matt has you covered.

[Ruffdaddy]

Wait...oil field won't pay 120 per part? Even if they have to buy a shock too?

[Cooter]

Gasser64 roughneck'd

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