glgrumpy 35 #1 Posted September 9, 2012 The drag link from axle to the steer gear on my tractor has damaged joint on the steer gear end. Seems to be an odd one. Big to fit the rod size, yet small 3/8" (I think) male stud. One on mine was mangled home-made part and about to break. Where can I get that odd part? I see links on epay, but someone wants t hem more than me and outbid. I don't need links, just that one joint. Is there a diff fix? #9097 in parts book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 605 #2 Posted September 9, 2012 What size is the steering shaft. I looked at the assembly drawings is it 1/2" fine tread. If so buy a 1/2" HEIM joint and a 3/8" to 1/2" flange bushing and use a 3/8" fine thread bolt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted September 9, 2012 glgrumpy, you can buy those here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#ball-joint-tie-rods/=j7zbke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted September 9, 2012 I'm not familiar with the GT14 but I think youare facing a similar problem to what I have with my 1054. Hopefully one of the GT14 guys will see this (Brrly or refracman??). Most of the aftermarket tie rod ends have the same size male and female part, I havent found one yet that offers a 3/8 male stud with a 1/2" UNF female part. I think what I am going to do with my 1054 is bend up a new drag link out of tube with a 7/16 ID, weld a 7/16 unf bolt into each end of the tube, use 7/16 male/7/16 female rod ends from McMaster, and redrill the steering arm and the drop link from the steering gear to 7/16 (my 3/8 holes have been floggeed out oversize anyway) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgrumpy 35 #5 Posted September 10, 2012 Guys, went to store and got a Heim joint in 1/2" fine and found a short shoulder bolt and was happy, BUT, when I placed bolt into arm, the 3/8" threaded part was TOO SHORT! sheesh! Never thought of a bushing and 3/8 bolt. Will have to go try that tommorrow. One thing seems odd on the link. It is angled couple ways and with joints just seems to want to drop down and hit tie rod link?? What's supposed to hold it up? Does orig joint do that somehow? I got a jam nut for the joint, hope that does some to hold it up. Was looking at drilling the steer arm bigger, but not much metal there then after, so passed on that idea. Hate these simple things that drive ya nuts! :roll: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glgrumpy 35 #6 Posted September 10, 2012 Got the bushing, had to cut shorter, bolt and nut and some washers all in and works, BUT, had to turn joint to lock one way and tighten the jam nut for it to keep the rod from laying on the tire rod. Whole thing flops around otherwise and lays on that rod. Must be something in the orig joint that held it up I figure. OH, well, it's on for now and probly stay that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
