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The Bard 8602-120BX is an OEM 1/4 inch diameter by 23.75 inch long rod supplied boxed for protected handling and storage, commonly used as a straight linkage or support rod in Bard wall-mounted HVAC assemblies where accurate length and rigidity matter for proper operation. When servicing a Bard unit, replacing a bent, corroded, or missing rod with the correct factory part helps maintain original alignment and movement of the connected components, reducing the chance of binding or premature wear. Confirm the required length and attachment points against your unit model and parts diagram before ordering to ensure correct fit.
Bard uses suffixes like "BX" to manage parts internally. These do not change the physical form or function of the part.
A part number ending in "BX" simply means it is packaged in a box for shipping, rather than for internal assembly use.
Example: 8406-142BX is physically identical to 8406-142.