gt14rider 753 #1 Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Tierod that is, replaced with 7/16- 20 rod end from McMaster- carr. Made 7" 5/8 rod, drilled and taped. Edited October 21, 2022 by gt14rider 2 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #2 Posted October 21, 2022 Not gonna lie, you had me with the title Great modification 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #3 Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: Not gonna lie, you had me with the title Me as well. I have often contemplated going to better style tie rods with grease fittings. I keep hoping that my stock tie rods will break so I can change over... but they never seem to wear out... Don Edited October 21, 2022 by Snoopy11 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #4 Posted October 21, 2022 I've made 2 sets, but used the internal threaded rod ends with the plastic bushing. No issues, Used 5/8 zinc plated round stock for the C81, turned the 7/16 - 20 threads on the ends in the lathe. Used 5/8 cold rolled hex stock for the 854 8 speed, reduced the middle to 9/16" diameter, left a short hex and turned the threads as above. Three years on them both - no issues.. And allows a fine tuning to get a tad of toe-in..... Bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #5 Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, gt14rider said: Tierod that is So there was no oil spill or wandering internals to clean up !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #6 Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, sjoemie himself said: Not gonna lie, you had me with the title Great modification I must be a jerk, I was wondering if anyone caught it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #7 Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: never seem to wear out... Well.. there are ways to 'help' that a little 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: jerk Don't judge yourself to harshly 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 753 #8 Posted October 21, 2022 Just got in from mowing, this thing steers like it's on ball bearings, the old tierods were all rusted stiff. Now I'll have to fix the rest of the steering assembly. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoPEZoO 522 #9 Posted October 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, gt14rider said: Just got in from mowing, this thing steers like it's on ball bearings, the old tierods were all rusted stiff. Now I'll have to fix the rest of the steering assembly. Crap, why do ya gotta go and make comments like that......LOL. I've been "getting by" with the old original sloppy rods on my tractor. Add another project to the list 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,007 #10 Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, gt14rider said: Just got in from mowing, this thing steers like it's on ball bearings, the old tierods were all rusted stiff. Now I'll have to fix the rest of the steering assembly Amazing how much difference what a small thing can make. Very nice job on those links! I used tri ribs with similar heim joints, and even with 110lbs of suitcase weights, I can steer my Bronco "Cadillac style" with one hand! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #11 Posted October 22, 2022 9 hours ago, gt14rider said: like it's on ball bearings Excellent. I would'nt have thought replacing just the tierods would make that big a difference. What are your next points of attention regarding the steering assembly? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,436 #12 Posted October 22, 2022 18 hours ago, gt14rider said: Tierod Excellent work! 18 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: they never seem to wear out I bought a set of new replacement stock type a few years ago. They lasted about 2 seasons on our rough terrain and started to loosen up. Now when we replace tie rods they all get heim joints. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 753 #13 Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Excellent. I would'nt have thought replacing just the tierods would make that big a difference. What are your next points of attention regarding the steering assembly? Next will be front bearing, assembly block bushings, axle pivot, shims or bushings. That's a winter project. Thanks for all feedback. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,436 #14 Posted October 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, gt14rider said: Next will be front bearing, assembly block bushings, axle pivot, shims or bushings. That's a winter project. Thanks for all feedback. @ri702bill has a (502?) That's had those mods/repairs. Works Excellent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #15 Posted October 22, 2022 I went with heims joints in 1989 when I got tired of hammering them back together. I used heims joints that are brass lined, they are still tight. I have bushed the clutch rod, Pto rod and rebuilt the axle povit on mt C-120. I drilled out the clutch, and PTo to 5/8" and added bushings. the axle povit I made an over size pin and added more metal to the front hitch. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 753 #16 Posted October 23, 2022 @Lee1977what spindle and hub did you use on front, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #17 Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, gt14rider said: @Lee1977what spindle and hub did you use on front, It's a 3500 lbs from northern Tool. They were a lot cheaper back in 1989 when we did all that work to the front axle. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,436 #18 Posted October 23, 2022 5 hours ago, gt14rider said: @Lee1977what spindle and hub did you use on front, I used 2000 lb stubs and 5 x 4.5 hubs so a Wheelhorse wheel would fit. Parts can be bought off the fleeeBay or many other sources. In my particular case I cut the stub to length needed... Then had another member drill the stub to accept the Wheelhorse spindles. I put a light coating of J. B. Weld on the spindle and popped the stub onto it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 753 #19 Posted October 23, 2022 Thank for the info. My brother in law is giving me a atlas lathe, have to get it set up and give it a try. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,436 #20 Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, gt14rider said: Thank for the info. My brother in law is giving me a atlas lathe, have to get it set up and give it a try. If you want practice lemme know. I've got a set need drillin'.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 753 #21 Posted October 24, 2022 14 hours ago, ebinmaine said: If you want practice lemme know. I've got a set need drillin'.... You got it, I'll let you know, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,436 #22 Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, gt14rider said: You got it, I'll let you know, NIIIIICE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
