nylyon-(Admin) 7,299 #1 Posted June 15, 2017 I just received my tie-rods from @wheelhorseman and couldn't wait to put them on. First I took the broken one and removed the old non-adjustable tie rod. Using it as a template, I adjusted the new adjustable tie rod and installed, then did the same for the other side. My steering wheel seemed to have been a tooth out, so while I was doing this I moved the steering wheel one tooth which corrected that. Then I did my measuring tape alignment, and gave it a very slight tow in for easier steering. Hopefully it doesn't wander, but if it does, the tie-rods are adjustable I can fix it. These tie-rods are very good quality and really tightened up the steering. I haven't painted them yet, but I suspect that the rod itself should be painted to prevent rust. Thank you to Lowell for making such a good product, and for the added bonus in the box. I gave it a good test fit and it's perfect, thank you so much that's the last missing part and I had a snowball's chance of finding it! If anyone is interested you can visit his new store at https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com and pick up a set of tie rods or other very heavy duty reproduction parts! 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,299 #3 Posted June 15, 2017 One in every crowd 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #4 Posted June 15, 2017 Everyone loves to see new shiny parts installed. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,334 #5 Posted June 15, 2017 @nylyon What is that do hickey on the front of the mule drive? Send a picture get a question. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,299 #6 Posted June 15, 2017 When I picked up my 414-8 years ago, it came with a "John Deere" dethatcher, that is the mounting bracket screwed onto the mule drive for that dethatcher. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #7 Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Elcamino Jim,, it has a name,,,,,,,its not a Dew Hickey,,,,its ah,,,,,,ah,,,,, Karl.tell um,,,,,, Howard 857 Horse in VA,, Opppps,,,,,there it is,,,,didn't see Karls response,,,,, I knew what it was,,,,,,there was gonna be a quiz later,,,,,, Good job Jim,,,,,we try,,,,,loololololo Edited June 15, 2017 by 857 horse old age 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,299 #8 Posted June 15, 2017 It's a 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 795 #9 Posted June 15, 2017 Is there some beer in the blue cooler? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 906 #10 Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, 608KEB said: Is there some beer in the blue cooler? Not any more!!! That job took a LONG time on a HOT day... Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites