Pollack Pete 2,273 #1 Posted May 5, 2011 I'm replacing a tie rod on my Commando 8.Has anyone else here used the ones from Stens? They seem like they should be a little longer on the threaded end.To get the right length,the adjustable end is only screwed on a couple turns.If they made them 1/2 or 3/4 inch longer,I'd have all kinds of adjustment.Any comments besides if you want something done right.....you have to do it yourself( make your own ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #2 Posted May 6, 2011 I tried the Stens on a 312-8 and found I only had about two threads left if I tried to get any toe-in at all. I've since gone to building my own to get maximum adjustment. Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #3 Posted May 6, 2011 i built a pair and the rest are still wired up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electro12WH 50 #4 Posted May 6, 2011 I used fine thread bolts w/ the heads cut off and welded into steel pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electro12WH 50 #6 Posted May 7, 2011 Of what? The old tie rods? The tractor? Or my wife? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giles 2 #7 Posted May 7, 2011 Giles Posted on: April 05, 2011 06:07 pm Replies: 12 Views: 439 http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n498/Yelrug/P4050017.jpged to fabricate these for my C175 I made these for my C175-- The Tie Rod Ends are Stens 245-068 All are Right hand 3/8-24 thread. I cut off the heads of three bolts and welded them inside a 3/8 sch. 40 pipe. While welding the studs, I decided that a long length of 3/8-24 all thread, could be slipped through a section of pipe after running a 3/8 drill bit through it. That would require no welding. The pipe would then be used for cosmetic purposes. I already had the bolts and some scrap pipe. My total cost was less then $30.00 for the Rod Ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkbug 0 #8 Posted May 8, 2011 I made my own set from my broken tie-rods. I cut the ends off the old ones, turned down a few inches, and threaded it, then purchased some ball-joint ends from McMaster-Carr. So far so good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electro12WH 50 #9 Posted May 8, 2011 Giles Posted on: April 05, 2011 06:07 pm While welding the studs, I decided that a long length of 3/8-24 all thread, could be slipped through a section of pipe I only seem to find redi-rod in course thread sizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #10 Posted May 9, 2011 Giles Posted on: April 05, 2011 06:07 pm While welding the studs, I decided that a long length of 3/8-24 all thread, could be slipped through a section of pipe I only seem to find redi-rod in course thread sizes. Ran into the same problem and had to order it from McMaster-Carr. Since I was going to that trouble anyway, I got it in stainless. A few dollars more but it'll never rust! I've now got them sleeved in aluminum. Duff :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
