You can make a lift rod pretty easily. I've made several over the years.
Heres a couple threads with some more info...
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...highlight=lift
And a post from me on the old OCC board...
http://s6.zetaboards.com/Only_Cub_Ca...pic/8509465/1/
Jeff (teet)