Hello DAVE and thank you for the feedback you posted on the Home Depot website. The Moen Banbury 8 in. Widespread Double Handle High-Arc Bathroom Faucet in Mediterranean Bronze includes a non-metallic push-down drain assembly that operates by pushing the drain plug and not using a lift rod. We are very sorry to hear of the of the two different lift rods that you received with your two Moen bathroom faucets. What you described is not consistent with the quality we strive to provide. As the original purchaser of the Moen bathroom faucets, this product is covered under the Moen lifetime limited warranty. Our product specialists would be delighted to work with you to identify your models and to find a satisfactory warranty resolution. Please contact us at 1-800-289-6636; we are currently available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.