I purchased an EZ Steer system a year ago but my connecting rod ended up about 3 inches short (I know sounds like a personal problem). Got tired of reconnecting it after tilting the kicker and running the big motor for while. I bought a longer one and have my old one for sale for $75. It's like new. I believe the measurement is 25"- 45" but I'll double check on that and edit if different. I'm going to put it on ebay if it doesn't sell by the time I get back from fishing on the 14th.