what i need is something that will function as a turnbuckle in the push orientation, as i need to hold something down from the top, and there is nowhere to mount anything underneath and pull.

I also need an eye on both ends, one for a bolt to go through, and the other for a pin to go through with a c clip on the end. does anyone know where i can get a tiny turnbuckle, or have any other ideas for something that will work?

i've tried drilling a bracket, but without fancy equipment i can't seem to get the measurement perfect enough to hold it down and still fit. any help is greatly appreciated.

 

you should be able to find something like that on mcmaster.com or midwestcontrol.com

 

how about a threaded Heim joint at both ends of a rod. Sounds about like what you described. like one of the radius rods on a traction bar setup only smaller in size.

 

thanks guys. I wasn't able to find anything small enough for what i need, so i might just weld it shut. this was the last option i had, as i wanted to be able to sell it later if i had to, unwelded, but i might just keep it. who knows.. thanks for your help guys!