24281-80 Heavy-duty Connecting Rods

These S&S Heavy-Duty connecting rods are a top-tier choice for high-performance street builds. S&S has refined the forging to add extra material around the piston wrist pin area, using a large, smooth radius to blend the rod beam into the boss. This design effectively distributes stress loads and prevents common failure points. Because the small ends are fully machined, you get uniform thickness and consistent weights between the front and rear rods, which is essential for a precise balance job and a smooth-running engine. Sold as a set, this kit comes complete with the front and rear rods, steel bearing cages, and an S&S crank pin. They feature the stock 7.440-inch length, making them a perfect fit for 1941–1999 Big Twin models, including FX, FXR, and Touring bikes. They are a reliable replacement for OEM 24281-80.