The Ford Barn

ahirt · 01-25-2016, 07:22 PM

Started working on the front end of my 28 and noticed that the tie rod has a slight bend in it. I am thinking that replacing the tie rod is in order. I measured the tie rod and it is 42 7/8" long. The tie rod ends were adjusted almost all of the way down - that is, I doubt I could have turned them in another inch, but the new tie rods are all about 44". Any advice out there?

Rowdy · 01-25-2016, 07:42 PM

This was discussed on the old fordbarn. As pointed out in the Service Bulletins the steering arms were changed and with this change the tie rod length was changed. These are not real hard to find. I may still have one out at the farm, but will not be out there again til next week. Probably best to call Berts or someone else may have one also. Rod

ahirt · 01-25-2016, 07:49 PM

Thanks. Will do!

Tom Wesenberg · 01-25-2016, 08:57 PM

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Tie rods are easy to straighten, unless it's so bent that it has a kink in it. Original tie rods are hollow.

01-25-2016, 07:22 PM	#1
ahirt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 108	Correct Tie rod Length for 28 Tudor Started working on the front end of my 28 and noticed that the tie rod has a slight bend in it. I am thinking that replacing the tie rod is in order. I measured the tie rod and it is 42 7/8" long. The tie rod ends were adjusted almost all of the way down - that is, I doubt I could have turned them in another inch, but the new tie rods are all about 44". Any advice out there?

01-25-2016, 07:42 PM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Correct Tie rod Length for 28 Tudor This was discussed on the old fordbarn. As pointed out in the Service Bulletins the steering arms were changed and with this change the tie rod length was changed. These are not real hard to find. I may still have one out at the farm, but will not be out there again til next week. Probably best to call Berts or someone else may have one also. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

01-25-2016, 07:49 PM	#3
ahirt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 108	Re: Correct Tie rod Length for 28 Tudor Thanks. Will do!

01-25-2016, 08:57 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Correct Tie rod Length for 28 Tudor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tie rods are easy to straighten, unless it's so bent that it has a kink in it. Original tie rods are hollow.