901 wide front end

[john phillips]

i need to replace the tie rod ends on my wide front but cant get them any where i thought about fabircating my own but not sure if it would work doesnt need toadjust out a mile like originals so if i can find tie rods that will work in it i could make a tube slice it and put clamps on it right?? the first problem i see is getting opposite threads on one end, any ideas as to what might work??



dont shoot me for thinking this but i seem to remember that some JD"s have the same steering setup thats on the 901 maybe the tubes and tie rods would work from one of them but have no idea which one. tractor had loader on it for years front end was very tired when i took it apart but would like to keep it if at all possible was factory installed

 

[981demo]

if you figue it out let us know, I have been looking for a couple of years for a good set for my 981 demonstrator to complete my restoration. I have evn went to a number of salvage yards trying to locate a good used one.

 

[larryd]

I have seen tie rod ends & tubes I think they was off a mid 70's
2x4 GM 3/4 ton truck Been several years ago.
not original I know but worked OK.