The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts '41 1 1/2 Ton Tie Rod

Mines bent. Part number is 6.230 I think. Were they all the same (Cars, light trucks and big bolts) during that time period? If not how do I find the right one? Also, If you could point me in the right direction to find one it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Andy

Hy TK421, if the tie rod is not severely bent, it can be straightened and reused, hope that helps.

Who would I bring it to? Machine shop?

Hy TK421, yes a machine shop would be fine, anywhere with a press, it doesn't need to be absolutely perfect. Once the alignment shop sets the toe the tie rod doesn't see a whole lot of stress, trying to steer while sitting still is the most stress on it, hope that helps.

Thanks

If just a bow in it and not really a kink you can likely straighten it yourself. I've done so by just using a stake pocket on a trailer, drop it in and pull on it here and there, check and keep at it. Might only take a minute or two.

I have 3 rods about an inch long and 3/4" diameter welded in a triangle to a corner of a welding table that weighs over 1,000 lbs. I use these for for bending jigs for things like this. As stated before, it doesn't have to be perfect and they don't see much stress. They only bend when you back over something like a tree stump. And almost every truck that was used 60 years ago experienced that at least once in its lifetime.

Thanks Grigg. I never seem to think of the easy way out of things.

Andy

No problem.
I try to always consider the cheap and easy fixes or solutions first. Then work up from there as necessary or to find the best solution given the overall situation and my desires.