This photo was posted on the DML by "Matt" (I don't know his last name) as a replacement for the alternator tensioning bracket. It looks to me like two rod ends (or "Heim joints" as people insist upon calling them), two lock nuts, and a threaded sleeve. Anyone else have this on their car? I am thinking of making such a linkage up for my car. It looks easy enough, and tensioning the alternator belt would be a snap.

alternator_linkage.jpg

McMaster-Carr has all the available parts in stainless steel.

Any potential drawbacks to this setup?