Tie Rod Ends
aero3113
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I noticed some play in my tie rod ends that connect to the steering arms on both sides. Does anyone know where to find new rod ends and pins?
2008 330EC
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Thank you
Im going to assume that you didn't upgrade boats just because you wanted bigger, you ran out of things to repair or upgrade on your old boat!!!
@PickleRick , that’s funny!
I stopped over at the machine shop today, they said it won’t be an issue to bush and ream to fit the pin. They go on vacation tomorrow till the new year. I’ll bring it back in a couple of weeks.
Regards,
Ian
The Third “B”
Secretary, Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
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Drill out end to fit the bushing and press it in. Id want a nice nug fit, most likely mushrooming the bushing on each side then clean up center bore of the bushing(looks 3/8 or 5/16 in pics. Most likely mushrooming will affect the i.d. but id want the bushing tight in the tie rod end. Running the proper size drill bit through the busing before final install will ensure the pin will go through easily in case it was affected by pressing together.
Tada! Bushing for nice snug fit.
At the shop im not above cutting off a fixed tie rod end on a piece of equipment, welding a bolt or thread stock on to it and then installing a new thread on tie rod end thus making it serviceable rather than throw away. The ones off of john deere tractor are readily available aftermarket and are strong. Not sure if the stud is long enough for your application.