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Lift Rod & Knob
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Lift Rod
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Pop-Up Assembly
- Application:
- Faucet
- Country of Origin:
- China
American Standard M970008-2950A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What exactly is the American Standard M970008 lift rod and knob, and what part of the faucet does it replace?
It's the vertical pull rod and its threaded knob for a faucet pop-up drain assembly. The rod passes through the hole behind the faucet spout and links down to the clevis and horizontal pivot rod, so pulling up closes the sink stopper and pushing down opens it. You'd order it when the original rod is bent, corroded, stripped at the threads, or the knob has been lost.
2) Can I use this American Standard lift rod on a non-American Standard faucet?
Treat it as an American Standard replacement part. The rod is sold under American Standard part numbers M970008-2780A and M970008-2950A and is intended for their faucet pop-up assemblies. Rod diameter, thread pitch at the knob, and overall length vary between manufacturers, so a rod from one brand often won't thread into another brand's knob or reach the clevis correctly.
3) What finishes does the American Standard M970008 lift rod come in?
Two: Legacy Bronze (M970008-2780A) and Brushed Nickel (M970008-2950A). Pick the one that matches the faucet it is going into, since the rod and knob sit above the deck and are the visible part of the pop-up linkage.
4) My sink stopper won't stay closed. Will replacing the lift rod fix it?
Only if the rod itself is the problem. A rod that is bent, or a knob whose threads have stripped so the rod slips in the clevis, will stop the stopper sealing, and the M970008 rod and knob fixes that. If the clevis screw is loose, the horizontal pivot rod is worn, or the stopper seal is bad, you need those pieces instead, not the lift rod.
5) Does the M970008 lift rod come with the clevis strap and pivot rod?
No. What you get is the lift rod and its knob. The clevis strap, spring clip, horizontal pivot rod, and the pop-up stopper and drain body are separate parts. If the whole linkage is corroded, order those pieces as well rather than the rod alone.
6) For a multi-family or hotel bathroom refresh, can I standardize on one lift rod finish across widespread and centerset lavatory faucets?
You can standardize on finish, but not blindly across faucet models. Brushed Nickel (M970008-2950A) and Legacy Bronze (M970008-2780A) cover the two finishes offered here, so a property running either of those trims can keep one part number on the shelf. Confirm the faucets in the fleet are American Standard models that use the M970008 rod, since rod length and knob thread differ between pop-up assemblies.
7) Do I have to pull the faucet or the sink to replace a lift rod?
Usually not. The lift rod drops in from above through the hole at the back of the faucet body, then you reach under the sink, loosen the clevis screw, slide the old rod out, and clamp the new one at the same height. Sink and faucet stay in place. Only the under-sink clevis connection needs tools.
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