Tie rod length

[Cjbdvm04]

I have a narrow frame 127 and I'm in the process of a partial restore. I'm switching out the stock tie rod ends with Heim joints. My concern is that the Heim joints may be longer than the stock ends and there might not be enough threading to make the length shorter with the Heim joints. Is there any way that someone with a stock set up could measure the length of their tie rod from center hole to center hole?

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Cjbdvm04

I have a narrow frame 127 and I'm in the process of a partial restore. I'm switching out the stock tie rod ends with Heim joints. My concern is that the Heim joints may be longer than the stock ends and there might not be enough threading to make the length shorter with the Heim joints. Is there any way that someone with a stock set up could measure the length of their tie rod from center hole to center hole?

That info should be in the chassis manual. With toe in and out. It can be found in the tech section of the site.

[Cjbdvm04]

I already checked the manual but It doesn't mention tie rod length once adjusted for tie in. I'm just looking to get a general idea of the length between tie rod bolts on a stock set up.

[Cjbdvm04]

If my tie rod with new heim joints is too long I will need to either cut one end shorted and cut new threads or cut out a section in the middle and reweld it

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Cjbdvm04

I already checked the manual but It doesn't mention tie rod length once adjusted for tie in. I'm just looking to get a general idea of the length between tie rod bolts on a stock set up.

Here's the link to the manual section 2-12 tells you how to set the factory toe in to 1/32 to 1/8. Once the toe is set you can measure the holes to set your rod to. Using someone else's length may not have the correct toe in.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4643

[MSIXTEEN]

When I rebuilt my steering I upgraded to the Heim joints with the grease zerks on my 107 . I had plenty of room for a adjustment. You should have plenty of slack on either end of your drang link . If your having trouble getting it square make chalk outline on you floor with old tie rod ends the install new ones to line and adjust as needed . To get with in that mark

[greener14519]

Originally Posted by Cjbdvm04

I have a narrow frame 127 and I'm in the process of a partial restore. I'm switching out the stock tie rod ends with Heim joints. My concern is that the Heim joints may be longer than the stock ends and there might not be enough threading to make the length shorter with the Heim joints. Is there any way that someone with a stock set up could measure the length of their tie rod from center hole to center hole?

I just measured the tie rod on my 147 for you. It measures 19 3/8" between the center of the the rod end bolts.

I've been thinking about ordering Heim joints for mine as well. Where are you buying yours from?
Greener

[Cubcrazy]

Originally Posted by greener14519

I just measured the tie rod on my 147 for you. It measures 19 3/8" between the center of the the rod end bolts.

I've been thinking about ordering Heim joints for mine as well. Where are you buying yours from?
Greener

I get mine from McMaster Carr.

[greener14519]

Originally Posted by Cubcrazy

I get mine from McMaster Carr.

Thanks Cubcrazy. I'll look into them.

[Cjbdvm04]

Yup. McMaster Carr has ridiculously reasonable prices. And, the with my last two orders, I aced them at about 8 or 9pm and they were on my doorstep the next afternoon. And shipping was about $4!!!!