K3 lift strut attach thread

[Dusty]

I will post a photo when I figure how to post online.
The corrosion is only surface.I had an ac engineer take a look ,he wasn't overly concerned but recommended a cleanup &crack test. His concern was how the thread was formed, If it was machined rather than rolled? There is potential for a crack to form.If the threaded portion is replaceable ,easy fix.His suggestion is to convert to a threaded plug with a male rod end.
Has this been done by any any builders?

[Av8r3400]

Kitfox uses a welded in AN fitting like this: Link

These are NOT a cut thread.

In the "bad old days" Avid used a welded in socket head cap screw for some threaded rod ends. Not strictly by the FAA Book, but functional. Still they were a rolled, not cut thread.

[jrevens]

They seem to have sort of a black oxide finish, and look a lot like they may be common threaded rod - hopefully Grade 8. They sure don't look like those plated AN490 rod ends. Anybody know for sure?

[jrevens]

They seem to have sort of a black oxide finish, and look a lot like they may be common threaded rod - hopefully Grade 8. They sure don't look like those plated AN490 rod ends. Anybody know for sure?

Actually, I believe I was thinking of the horizontal tail struts... sorry!

[Dusty]

Thanks for the information,it does look like the item from ac spruce
This puts my mind at ease,but i will crack test before the next annual!