You can still get parts for your VA, but...

With the front wheels going in eight different directions at once, I figured it was time to replace the kingpin bushings on the front axel on my 1948 VA. Well, they are still available from the dealer, but at a little over $15.00 each, they sure ain't cheap. Still, it's worth $60.00+ to me to be able to point the tractor where I want it to go again. The other issue I need to address is the "clevis-style" tie rod ends, the wear on the pin and in the hole of the clevis and arm on the front spindle is another point of loosness.

I think I might try smoothing the pin out, brazing up the holes and drilling them back out to the new size of the pin. Any thoughts??