[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Perry Mitchell

I used a 1/4'' threaded rod and flattened one end using a hammer then drilled a hole in it for the linkage pin to slip into. Loctite on the inboard nut might be a good idea. I used a nylon lock nut on the outside.

I like your solution and either locktite or a hole to pint he outer nut from backing off (like the crown nut setup for hubs (crowned nut is not really needed but the pin idea would work well)