RJ 58 steering

[jb4249 131]

Question about the steering on my RJ 58. It was very stiff when I picked it up, so I have disassembled it and cleaning and greasing all parts. Me question is the pin in the right end of the tie rod is welded in place. Is that factory? I can't tell from the diagrams. Also the welding on the spindles look 'home made'. I'll get some pictures of this if it helps. Just wondering if these 2 things sound original.

Thanks, jb4249

 

[Racinbob 11,295]

They did not come from the factory welded but it's common to see them welded up after they wear.

[Jake Kuhn 1,556]

If you are referring to the right side of the tie rod, as if you were sitting on the tractor, and it is the side that connects with a snap ring yes that would have been welded. But the pins like what are on the other side, and go in the steering block are not welded.

[jb4249 131]

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[formariz 11,988]

Question about the steering on my RJ 58. It was very stiff when I picked it up, so I have disassembled it and cleaning and greasing all parts. Me question is the pin in the right end of the tie rod is welded in place. Is that factory? I can't tell from the diagrams. Also the welding on the spindles look 'home made'. I'll get some pictures of this if it helps. Just wondering if these 2 things sound original.

Thanks, jb4249

I always wondered about that since I have one where they are all welded. Can you post a picture of yours?

 

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[jb4249 131]

I'll get a couple of pictures tomorrow and post them tomorrow evening.

[jb4249 131]

Here are the pictures. The right end of the steering tie rod and I tried to get both of the spindles. The right one looks like a factory weld but the left ones looks home made.

Ted

[ricksrj58 273]

the bottom one appears to have been repaired