steve-ooo 0 #1 Posted January 19, 2014 hello everyone, I have a 1974 b80 and one of the tierods keep falling out? They arnt snug on the ball joint end, and come off verry easily, ware can i get a pair of new tie rods,or are the ball joints wore out and are replacable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted January 19, 2014 Some guys make their own, you can get new from Toro dealers or many online dealers, Ebay has new and used, or I have used ones for about half the price of new, send me a PM for more info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #4 Posted January 19, 2014 I made my own , Some SS threaded rod & ball joint ends did the trick... Cheap too... I believe I got the parts from Reid Supply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,290 #5 Posted January 19, 2014 Whats a pm? Private message. Click on the users name and then click on "send message". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted January 19, 2014 McMaster Carr.......... http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rod-ends/=qb7xg1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve-ooo 0 #7 Posted January 19, 2014 Chazm, do you have any pics of how made your own? Or could you tell ne how to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #8 Posted January 19, 2014 Here's a good thread on how to make them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #9 Posted January 19, 2014 Ebay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #10 Posted January 19, 2014 Steve, as a temporary fix , try crimping the slot where the ball goes in by chiseling a burred edge so that it stops the ball from falling out . This is what i did with one of mine & it has lasted me two years now without falling out . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #11 Posted January 19, 2014 Steve, as a temporary fix , try crimping the slot where the ball goes in by chiseling a burred edge so that it stops the ball from falling out . This is what i did with one of mine & it has lasted me two years now without falling out . This will work for a quick fix..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve-ooo 0 #12 Posted January 22, 2014 What size would I need from mcmastercar?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #13 Posted January 23, 2014 I've just stood the tierod on end on the floor and hit it a few times with the hammer. That tightens the hole and has stayed together for over a year now. Cost $0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgemike 52 #14 Posted January 23, 2014 I have been looking at Heim joints And tubing at Summit Racing Stainless would look cool. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #15 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) What size would I need from mcmastercar?? Depends on what size your holes are on the GT now, and if you are building the entire system or just repairing 1 tie-rod end. Edited January 23, 2014 by KC9KAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
