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Originally Posted by J-Mech
I replace the tie rods with grease-able heim joints. I get them from McMaster Carr. You have to thread the rods just a bit more, and cut off some threads so you can get the steering centered, and the toe set. But, they are heavier duty, last longer and grease-able. Not sure it makes it steer easier, but it has to be a little better than a worn out tie rod with a rusty joint. No, I don't have the part number....I'm not going to be that helpful.
Probably a lot of slop in your steering box isn't there?
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Thanks, that's enough, and about all I was asking for. In total with the steering box, tie rods and axle I have about 1/3 to 1/2 a turn of slop. Not great, but not terrible either.
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Daniel G.
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(May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.