These rods work as they should. The problem was that 1/3 of the bars I received had the flux coating so damaged it was unusable. I realized it was a problem when I heard a crackling noise from the box as I picked it up. I can get the exact same Hobart bars for the same price (after tax) at my local tractor shop with most rods intact. I'd rather stop by next time than deal with damaged tie rods.