From: Tom Williams
just wondering if it's possible to drill and tap the fwd link and install a
male thread rod end in it???   or might that be a "weak link" in the system
that could shear off at the connection of the rod end and link?

Tom -
If that were the result, main gear overcenter links would be shearing off!
Bill Rumburg
N403WR  (Sonic bOOm)