ANTPER 208 #1 Posted July 6, 2022 Hello Folks Just made a turn around a boulder on property edge. As I'm turning right my left front tire caught edge of boulder so it bent around way left as other tire way right! I didn't react quickly enough to stop. SOO the weld that holds the spindle to the steering arm link is broken. I'm sure I can get it welded but trying factor the whole replacement vs just having welded up. Any know the part number of replacement so I can hunt around? Its left side and I have the 37inch side discharge deck with 6 inch wheels. Thanks in advance. Anthony 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,404 #2 Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) Anthony: You can download both the parts manual for your model of tractor and the one for your deck for free here in the Manuals section. Parts manuals have the exploded pictures and the WH part numbers. A word of caution - even if you reweld the spindle arm in the exact spot it was, unless you have adustable length tierods, you may not like the result if either the arm itself or other parts are bent... Bill Edited July 6, 2022 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #3 Posted July 6, 2022 Look for the IPL or TIPL for your model year on these 5 pages - (IPL = illustrated parts list or TIPL Toro illustrated parts list which is not the best) https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=310-8&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 208 #4 Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Anthony: You can download both the parts manual for your model of tractor and the one for your deck for free here in the Manuals section. Parts manuals have the exploded pictures and the WH part numbers. A word of caution - even if you reweld the spindle arm in the exact spot it was, unless you have adustable length tierods, you may not like the result if either the arm itself or other parts are bent... Bill Great point on welding back in exact spot. And no there is no adjustment on my steering link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,404 #5 Posted July 6, 2022 Strap in, enjoy the ride!! Weld the mess, hope for the best. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 208 #6 Posted July 7, 2022 Buddy of mine is a great welder. I gave it to him and mentioned the concerns and we shall see how it goes. Thanks for the input guys and I'll keep you posted Anthony 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 208 #7 Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 8:03 AM, ri702bill said: Anthony: You can download both the parts manual for your model of tractor and the one for your deck for free here in the Manuals section. Parts manuals have the exploded pictures and the WH part numbers. A word of caution - even if you reweld the spindle arm in the exact spot it was, unless you have adustable length tierods, you may not like the result if either the arm itself or other parts are bent... Bill Well I rolled the dice and got nicely welded but>>> The spindle shaft that goes into the front suspension arm doesn't sit flush to keep a nice tight grease seal plus the left wheel is going a tad left when other is straight. Guess I'll do some spindle hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,404 #8 Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, ANTPER said: Guess I'll do some spindle hunting For what it's worth - a plus - you are back up and running Do check the condition of your OE non-adjustable tierods for excessive play - new adjustable ones allow you to straightenup the toe-out condition AND allow you to center up the steering wheel - within reason... been there, done that. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #9 Posted July 11, 2022 The flat stock that breaks off often also gets twisted. It does not take much to affect the toe-in. An adjustable wrench can be used to fine tune it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 208 #10 Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 6:38 PM, ri702bill said: For what it's worth - a plus - you are back up and running Do check the condition of your OE non-adjustable tierods for excessive play - new adjustable ones allow you to straightenup the toe-out condition AND allow you to center up the steering wheel - within reason... been there, done that. Bill New Adjustable links?? Now you got me excited. Tell me more please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANTPER 208 #11 Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 6:43 PM, gwest_ca said: The flat stock that breaks off often also gets twisted. It does not take much to affect the toe-in. An adjustable wrench can be used to fine tune it. I'm not following how to use the Adjustable wrench to tweek it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #12 Posted July 13, 2022 Use the wrench to twist the flat bar. With the tie rod bolt entering the flat bar from the top it does not take much of a twist to make a big change in the toein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,232 #13 Posted July 13, 2022 You can still buy the OEM spindle: Left: Toro# 113379, Right: Toro# 113380, about $60 each. I know some will say that's to expensive but is it really, unless you break it again it will last as long as the tractor does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
