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Old 12-18-2014, 10:52 AM
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Nice hardware with grease fittings! My guess is they with out live the tractor. Nice work, I'm impressed!

Now I need to get off my lazy butt and do the same.
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That's funny. I need to do 3 Supers. When you get a second how about posting the McMaster part numbers and prices. Just for kicks I want to compare them to some of the Race Car parts suppliers.
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Here ya go Sam, the mounting bolts for the power steering cylinder had the threads worn down. I don't think the it is a good idea to have threads inside the rod ends, like having a file in there.

Line Product Ordered Ships Price Total
1 4444T211
Steel Ball Joint Rod End with Grease Fitting, 3/8"-24 Right-Hand Female Shank, 3/8" Ball ID, 13/16" L Thread 4
each today 4.93
each 19.72
2 4444T231
Steel Ball Joint Rod End with Grease Fitting, 1/2"-20 Right-Hand Female Shank, 1/2" Ball ID, 1-1/16" L Thread 4
each today 6.98
each 27.92
3 4444T951
Steel Ball Joint Rod End with Grease Fitting, Linkage, 1/2"-20 Right-Hand Thread Female Shank with Right-Hand Thread Stud 4
each today 9.59
each 38.36
After looking through my catalogs it looks like McMaster is the way to go. They are with in penny's of the cheapest stuff I can find from the race suppliers and the race cars stuff doesn't have grease fittings. Looks like I'll be ordering enough to do my 2 Supers.
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