Ball joints
 

Maybe one of you guys can clear this up for me. I need to replace the ball joints on the ends of the draglink and tie rod the part number I see on the cub parts lookup is (old #723-3000 - New #923-3000) The local CC dealer wants like $16 each for them but I found them at Tractor Supply; the only difference is the part #723-3018a. I have been trying to figure out if this is the same joint or not as looking at the image on their site they appear to be identical to the ones that I have on the tractor now.

The TSC number you posted does not come up on the parts look-up site. My guess is, it's specific to TSC. Take your old one with you and match it up. Ball joints are not a CCC specific part. FWIW, the ones you get at TSC won't last long. Better off ordering a set from McMaster Carr.

Yeah thanks, after posting I did some research and the one's that they sell the stud is a bit shorter than the original. Not going to work anyhow so no worries. I will swing by the CC dealer and grab a couple at lunch!

I use the ones from tsc with no problem. the stud being shorter is not an issue, i just use a lock nut instead of a castle nut. never had an issue with them not lasting either.

So in your opinion the shorter stud isn't going to be an issue? I honestly think that there is quite a bit of thread above the nut after these were installed.

Thats correct, i just put a set on my 108 with a lock nut and had plenty of thread to spare.

Fwiw i put a set of tsc ends on my grandfathers 100 about 5 yrs ago and there still going strong.

IMHO there are too many cotter pins on these things as it is LOL a couple less that I have to mess with is a plus!!!

I guess it just depends on how much you use your machine. I never got any life out of RK, TSC, and the others.

I mow twice a week and my grandfather uses his just about daily, im not saying you haven't had different results but from my experience i dont see a reason to pay twice as much for cc ends.