1067 Front end alignment

[bluelinehiway 8]

I have a 1067 and since I have got it, the front end seems to have a "toe-in" problem. I should say a certain amount of "toe-out" as the wheels are not aligned with the rest of the tractor. With the steering set straight forward, the front of the wheels toe-out about 3/4" on each side. The tie-rods are not adjustable and the front axle to upper control arm seem to not be bent. The tie rods are 10" long on the left and 9 3/4" on the right (the right side has a different ball joint style connecting to the steering plate. Could shorter tie-rods have been added incorrectly? And minus the suggestion by the local repair shop of placing a breaker bar on the axle shafts and bending them forward, is there a fix available short of building an entire new tie rods from threaded rod?

Many thanks.

[Duff 206]

Sorry I don't know anything about 1067's, but I can share that every one of the 312's I've gotten has had a toe-out problem. The one that came with adjustable tie rods didn't have enough thread to allow for setting a decent toe-in and neither did a brand new set of replacements (I've got all mine set so the front edge of the front tires are 1/2" closer together than the rear edges). I've had to custom build my tie rods from threaded rod and heim joints, but the added work was absolutely worth it. The difference in steering effort and the improved turning radius was noticeable on all three machines I've done so far.

JMHO....

Duff :thumbs:

[Retired Wrencher 5,836]

:USA: I would have to agree with Duff if they are the original one they could be the problem. I would look for a set of adjustable ones and be happy> Hope this helps. Gary B.........

[Kelly 1,033]

I can tell you 90% of the time the spindles are bent, the flat arm that the tie rod bolts to is most often the problem, sometimes it is very hard to see the bent spot other times it is easy, it happens I guess from running into things with the tires, I even have a few the welds are broke free from the spindle, someone hit something hard.

[can whlvr 994]

I can tell you 90% of the time the spindles are bent, the flat arm that the tie rod bolts to is most often the problem, sometimes it is very hard to see the bent spot other times it is easy, it happens I guess from running into things with the tires, I even have a few the welds are broke free from the spindle, someone hit something hard.

ya ive broke a couple,and once i broke the horizontal steering rod once pushing a log with the front tire :hide:

[bluelinehiway 8]

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to compare the 1067 with a "true front end" on my 310-8. Maybe once I get this thing torn down I'll be better informed on the solution.

[Rooster 192]

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to compare the 1067 with a "true front end" on my 310-8. Maybe once I get this thing torn down I'll be better informed on the solution.

Hey hey hey...no need for insults!

LOL :ychain: