Sparky-(Admin) 19,437 #1 Posted November 28, 2021 Ok, I use the word trail loosely because the trails are pretty much gone now. But @Docwheelhorse texted me and said how about a ride in the woods and of course I said “Yep”! Me on my trusty C-105 and Tony on a less trusty 312/8 (tie rod popped off like 25 times) and his nearly 15 year old dog Cole. The one water crossing was quite mucky today…I let him go first to check depth . 9 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,843 #2 Posted November 28, 2021 You city folk got any bailin wire for that tie rod? Went trail riding way back on my 85 Honda 4 X 4 Foreman. Ran across a little mucky spot just like that. Well it was so deep the Honda started to float! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #3 Posted November 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, squonk said: You city folk got any bailin wire for that tie rod? Electrical cable ties are much better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,032 #4 Posted November 28, 2021 @Sparky always have a length of 3/8x24 fine threaded steel rod , along with matching heim joints , only a matter of cutting rod to length , taper grind , nut/ washer backup and install . don't think I would go thru that water in bearings muck , just me , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgro 676 #5 Posted November 28, 2021 How about a piece of conduit instead of wire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,437 #6 Posted November 28, 2021 Good ideas for the tie rod repair. My preferred method is to put a glob of grease in the socket, re-insert the ball and then “lightly” peen the edges of the hole to keep the ball in the socket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #7 Posted November 29, 2021 I bet Tony would rather have ridden this old girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,873 #8 Posted November 29, 2021 Mike looks like a nice ride. I used to do that, but now to many down trees. Too much work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
