The Lone Raider

[AlexR 2,334]

I got a idea for tie rods I think you guys will like. 

So they have these heim joints that have left and right hand threads that weld to round pipe. 

So the 3/8 heim joints will weld to 3/4 inch tube. I can get the a 3' round tube for about $12 and a set of 4 joints I can get for around $30

All I got to do is cut the tube to length and weld it on. 

[Handy Don 15,409]

1 hour ago, AlexR said:

idea for tie rods

I've seen these on some tractors at the Big Show.

Be sure to use tubing with an adequate wall thickness 

[AlexR 2,334]

4 hours ago, Handy Don said:

I've seen these on some tractors at the Big Show.

Be sure to use tubing with an adequate wall thickness 

That is true but the ones I am looking at are made to be used with 3/4 " 16ga wall thickness that's what fits the weldable sleeve. 

[Handy Don 15,409]

15 hours ago, AlexR said:

That is true but the ones I am looking at are made to be used with 3/4 " 16ga wall thickness that's what fits the weldable sleeve. 

You’ll also want to confirm clearances at the center steering shaft and the spindle arms. 

[Pullstart 68,577]

On 12/30/2025 at 9:07 AM, 953 nut said:

So,       Kevin, we haven't heard from you for a week.   What gives?    You been on the lamb under the witness protection program?

I’ve been missing my tractor family!  I started a “job” volunteer coaching the girls’ wrestling team.  It’s a bunch of fun and I’m getting another work out in when I need to grapple with un-partnered kids.  For being only about 3 hours of my day, I feel like I accomplish nothing throughout the rest of the day!  I’ve released less videos to YouTube and spent less time doing shop and tractor stuff.  It’s rewarding though, when you hear the simple words “thanks coach”!