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My contractor just installed a Delta Arzo Two Handle Widspread Lavatory 3586LF into a Kohler Persuade Curv top and basin lavatory, K-2956-8.

The problem is that the horizontal rod for the popup drain is not long enough to connect to the lifting rod strap. This is because the drain is too far from where the faucet is mounted in the sink.

What is the typical solution to this type of problem?

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How long does the pop-up rod need to be? I'm sure I've seen some long replacement rods (maybe 1ft?) at Home Depot... – Niall C. Oct 7 '10 at 14:41
@Niall: That sounds like a better solution than custom-making one. Is this what you remember seeing? homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xih/R-100557521/h_d2/… – Doresoom Oct 7 '10 at 14:46
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@Doresoom: that and its cousin. @user898: be sure to bring the original rod to the store so you can compare; they all look alike but can be subtly different. – Niall C. Oct 7 '10 at 14:49
@Niall: Great point! I don't know how many times I've gone to HD or Lowes and pushed a screw or other hardware partway through the packaging to make sure it fit. I really need to get one of these: threadtoolsupply.com/sae-inch-screw-checker.html – Doresoom Oct 7 '10 at 14:56

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EDIT: Niall C. suggested finding a replacement rod that fits. Home depot has a few sizes on-line, but they may have more in the store. I'd try this solution before custom-making one.

Depending on the design of the horizontal rod, you may be able to replace it with a length of steel rod with the same diameter.

From what I can tell of the parts diagram , you may be able to slide some hardware off of the original rod and back on to your custom cut rod of the same diameter. If the original rod is threaded at one end, you could get a tap and die set or see if threaded rod would work.

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Finding a replacement rather that using a coupler sounds like the best solution. I found a delta replacement at Lowes and I will see if that works. Thanks for all the help. I will report back if the solution doesn't end up working. – user898 Oct 8 '10 at 14:01

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