Connecting Rod Kit

Restore bottom-end strength and high-RPM durability with the Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit—an OE-style replacement designed for demanding 2-stroke use. Using certified 8620 AISI steel and precision finishing, this kit is built to handle sustained rpm while keeping bearing surfaces round, smooth and well-lubricated.

If you’re rebuilding a worn crank assembly or chasing more reliable race-weekend performance, this kit helps reduce the risks associated with rod/bearing fatigue by combining heavy-duty materials, improved lubrication passages and high-quality needle bearing design.

Key features:

• ✅ Heavy-duty OE replacement connecting rod assembly for dependable rebuilds
• ✅ High-strength materials: certified 8620 AISI steel rod plus hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpin
• ✅ High-RPM longevity with modern caged needle roller bearing design

Benefits of use:

• 🔹 Stronger, more reliable bottom end thanks to shot-peened finishing and double-honed bearing surfaces
• 🔹 Better lubrication and cooling via double-drilled small end—especially useful in tight piston-to-pin designs
• 🔹 Reduced distortion under load with a uniquely scalloped/vented big-end design to minimize race distortion at high rpm

Technical specifications:

• 📌 Connecting Rod Big End I.D.: 28.000 mm
• 📌 Connecting Rod Big End Width: 13.980 mm
• 📌 Center-to-Center Length: 92.000 mm
• 📌 Small End I.D.: 18.000 mm
• 📌 Small End Width: 15.960 mm
• 📌 Thrust Washer Thickness: 2.000 mm
• 📌 Pin Length: 46.400 mm
• 📌 Engine type: 2-Cycle; Displacement: 80/85/100 cc

What’s included:

• • Connecting Rod
• • Crank Pin
• • Crank Pin Bearing
• • Wrist Pin (Small End) Bearing
• • Thrust Washers

Why choose this kit?

• ⭐ Made in the USA with proven Hot Rods quality
• ⭐ Designed for high-rpm reliability with precision finishing and premium bearings
• ⭐ Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts for straightforward rebuild planning