Connecting Rod Kit

This Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit is a heavy-duty OE replacement designed for riders who need dependable bottom-end performance in high-load, high-RPM use. Made from certified 8620 AISI steel and paired with a precision crank pin and bearing, it helps restore smooth operation and reliability when rebuilding a worn or damaged crank assembly.

By using modern bearing and oiling features—such as a caged needle roller bearing design and a uniquely vented/scalloped big end to reduce race distortion—this kit is built to handle sustained RPM and aggressive riding. Double-drilled small ends improve lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing, supporting long service life especially in tight piston-to-pin areas.

Key features:

• ✅ Heavy-duty OE replacement connecting rod assembly
• ✅ Certified 8620 AISI steel for superior strength
• ✅ High-RPM longevity with caged needle roller bearing design

Benefits:

• 🔹 Helps restore crank reliability during engine rebuilds
• 🔹 Designed to reduce bearing distortion and improve durability at high RPM
• 🔹 Improved lubrication at the small end supports cooler, longer-lasting operation

Technical specifications:

• 📌 Connecting rod center-to-center: 103.000 mm
• 📌 Big end I.D.: 42.000 mm; big end width: 20.980 mm
• 📌 Small end I.D.: 18.000 mm; small end width: 18.000 mm
• 📌 Pin length: 60.800 mm
• 📌 Material: 8620 steel
• 📌 Engine type/displacement: 4-cycle, 450 cc
• 📌 Kit includes: connecting rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing

Why choose this product?

• ⭐ Made in the USA with performance-focused manufacturing details (shot-peening, double honing)
• ⭐ Built as a strong OE-style replacement and compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
• ⭐ Ideal for riders rebuilding for reliability and high-RPM confidence