steering arm ball joints NLA?

[Dave-Saratoga 1]

When I did my last rebuild of ne of my b-series tractors I bought replacement ball joints (154301) from Jacks Small engine. One just snapped along with the steering arm.. I went to Jacks website and the ball joint is NLA, they do carry the steering arm. Does anyone know of any replacement parts available for the ball joints?

[StanD 0]

Try mcmastercar

[PhanDad 3,618]

The suggested replacement part #1686929SM is available as a Snapper part; but expensive at Jack's

And the newer tractor ball joint part #164272 is still available but probably a difference size since it doesn't supersede to the 1686929SM part #.

[timflury 1]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#rod-ends/=znnado

Look under "Ball Joint Linkages", measure carefully.

I bought some for my old 575 Wonder-Boy. They are an exact match.

[dentwizz 6]

I convert mine to Heim joints with a through bolt to attach to the control arms. They last longer and have less play for the same cost.

[Dave-Saratoga 1]

I bought replacements through McMaster Carr. They were under $6.00 apiece - well cheaper than OEM or Snapper parts. I will keep you posted as to how they compare to the originals after they arrive

[mikeman 42]

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Have a part number?

[Dave-Saratoga 1]

$36.80 at Jacks vs $5.80 at McMaster Carr

they are identical

[dentwizz 6]

Actually it was so long ago I don't remember what the threading was. Dave, What was the shank thread(to the drag link)? The pivot hole of the heim joint is a little less critical since it is a through bolt. Pretty soon my HB will need those fitted since it still has the stock ones.

[devinbrown07 1]

Dave do you have a part number handy?

[Dave-Saratoga 1]

Yep, its 6058K271

Easy to order online. Had it in 2 days, free shipping too

[dentwizz 6]

The heim joint version that I used is 4444T231(Thanks Dave, it was one page over;) ). Mcmaster is always a good source.

[Dave-Saratoga 1]

thanks for that info. May go with the heim joint when this set wears out lol.