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Hi cdog,

You could make a turn buckle by cliping the rod into 2 pieces and then using a piece of styrene tubing to join them at the length you need.

If you have a snug fit and screw it onto the rod when you install it it will give you another point of adjustment. You might even be able to make minor adjustments with 2 pairs of pliers without having to disassemble the steering linkage.