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Sean Dixon

05-17-2006 17:47:31




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On my to30 the rear drag link has play in it. I went to tighten the nut and the whole shaft and all spins. I cannot loosen or tighten it up. Any help would be appreciated on how to get this thing off-Sean dixon




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John (UK)

05-18-2006 13:38:43




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to Sean Dixon, 05-17-2006 17:47:31  
This posting is all very confusing...is it the steering or as Jerry thinks that it is the Lower Link Pin in the axle housing. If you need assistance email me at:- fergusontractors(at)tiscali.co.uk
give me as much info as you can...like which side etc.



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Sean Dixon

05-20-2006 12:59:51




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to John (UK), 05-18-2006 13:38:43  
When I go to buy the parts for my tractor, the part I am talking about is called a drag link on every parts site I go to. This in mind, I am calling it the right name. It's a steering part and when you see pics of this part, it's called a drag link. So what did i do thats so confusing. I really appreciate all reply's for help. You guy's are great--Sean



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John (UK)

05-20-2006 13:58:49




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to Sean Dixon, 05-20-2006 12:59:51  
Well the problem is that different people use different names for parts and Jerry spotted a possible error so he queried it...but as it is now we do know what you are talking about and Jerry's suggestion for removing the nut on the steering joint is a good one. Failing that you will have to cut it off and replace it and make sure it is never run again with the nut slack.



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sean dixon

05-20-2006 16:09:44




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to John (UK), 05-20-2006 13:58:49  
I do appreciate all the help---I really do!



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John (UK)

05-21-2006 04:21:34




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to sean dixon, 05-20-2006 16:09:44  
Anytime, just ask.....John



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Mike Mohrhauser

05-18-2006 05:38:59




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to Sean Dixon, 05-17-2006 17:47:31  
Sean,

What I have done is to remove the dust seal thus exposing enough of the drag link bolt to put a Vise Grip wrench on to hold it from turning. If you have been using it for any length of time the hole in the steering arm may be wallowed out. I was able to weld up the hole,reshape it with a die grinder and use the same drag link after installing a new dust seal.
If you need further details, send me an e-mail.

Mike M.

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gerard

05-18-2006 10:31:29




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to sean dixon, 05-18-2006 04:47:57  
Don't see a pic. If you've got a ball joint that you can't either undo or tighten the nut on, you need to force the two parts together (wedges, jeck etc) to jam spindle into the taper sufficiently so the stem doesn't turn. Sometimes you need a fair bit of force. Alternative is to hammer on the flats of the nut, using a lump hammer on the opposite flat as an anvil to free the thread. Failing that, split the nut.

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Jerry/MT

05-18-2006 08:45:01




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to sean dixon, 05-18-2006 04:47:57  
Sorry! I misunderstood your problem. I get drag links off with a fork that's used to remove steering arm ball joints on cars. The fork could be used to "pull" the tapered pin in the outward direction and might allow you to get some grip on the nut to tighten it. But if the hole in the steering arm is worn badly,you might have to have it built up and drilled and reamed to size.



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Jerry/MT

05-17-2006 19:57:54




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to Sean Dixon, 05-17-2006 17:47:31  
I think what you are calling a "drag link" is the lower lift arm on the three point hitch. If you are refering to the pin that the lift arm rotates about and attaches to the rear axle housing, the only way to tighten that is to remove the rear axle trumpet(a big job!) on that side and tighten it from the inside while holding it on the outside.



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Jim W

05-18-2006 07:12:35




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 Re: Rear drag link in reply to Jerry/MT, 05-17-2006 19:57:54  
Once or twice I have succeeded by clamping the drag link end tightly into the eye, and turning the nut while the clap holds the tapered part from rotating.
You could also cut it off once you get more frustrated.
Jim



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