I like this lawn tractor, however the tie rod that goes fron front tire to front tire fell apart. The rod end wore out and ball came out of socket. The
problem is that the socket is IN the end of the rod. There is no replaceable rod end. I have to buy a whole new tie rod? cost 28$...!!
The drag link does have a replaceable rod end.
Any suggestions here on repair rather than replacement?
I am thinking about using a 7/16 rod, cut threads on each end, and use ball and socket rod ends like those on my old CubCadet. Or, even
using Heim joints. The rod does bend on each end.
problem is that the socket is IN the end of the rod. There is no replaceable rod end. I have to buy a whole new tie rod? cost 28$...!!
The drag link does have a replaceable rod end.
Any suggestions here on repair rather than replacement?
I am thinking about using a 7/16 rod, cut threads on each end, and use ball and socket rod ends like those on my old CubCadet. Or, even
using Heim joints. The rod does bend on each end.