3510 Tie rod end replacement

[mike0000]

looking for a part number/supplier for a Branson 3510 Tie rod end, the threaded end snapped off of my left hand side. I can tell the right side has some play in it, I’d like to replace them both.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[K5lwq]

Mike here is a link where you can find the parts book for the 10 series.

It shows a upgrade kit but it looks like the same one for the original 20 series. If so, did you ever do the upgrade?

I will do more looking and comparing.

10 SERIES TRACTOR - Google Drive

 

[K5lwq]

I wonder how different it is from the original 20 series tractor. I have a old left hand tie rod that is not to bad of shape. The old right hand one I have is junk. If you think it will work you are welcome to it.

 

[mike0000]

Thank you K5lwq,
I was aware of an upgrade, I have not upgraded though.
I did do a cheat, several years ago, I added a washer under the nut, which removed most of the slop for a while anyway.
I really need both sides, Thanks for the link.
I may take the ball joint to some auto parts suppliers, if I could get the correct taper, I may be able to do a bit of cut and weld…

 

[mike0000]

Temporary fix, at least it got the tractor back to my property.

 

[K5lwq]

Got to do whatever it takes sometimes. Looks like a good temporary fix.

 

[mike0000]

Thanks guys,

I really want to move up to a 240v mig one day, currently I make due with a Lincoln gas mig 110v.
Yep, “what ever it takes sometimes“, Did allow me to get the tractor out of my brothers driveway, where the tie rod snapped on him.

 

[mike0000]

Well, the original tie rods are not available, the upgrade kit costs $700 with tax and shipping. Unbelievable, that will put me over $2k in recent repairs.

 

[K5lwq]

Yes, not cheap by any imagination. The thing that happened to me was they kept sending me left side knuckle arms and no right side. So I paid the $700 and yet to receive a right knuckle arm. I had my old one machined to accept the new tie rod. I am told they will send the right side when they get it in but I doubt they will ever ship it.

 

[mike0000]

Ugg, hate to hear that K5lwq (for both of us), I bit the bullet and order the upgrade kit. I hope it’s not like the HYD pump gear I ordered that took quite a while to get, or a mismatched kit like you received.

Mike

 

[K5lwq]

Me too brother. Maybe they will send you two right side knuckle arms that way I have you covered with the left.

 

[mike0000]

With our luck, I’ll probably get two lefts too

 

[mike0000]

Parts arrived today, all was correct, pretty easy install, I plan to add a washer between the new knuckle and the castle nut, seems like it should be part of the upgrade kit. Here’s a picture of the components of the upgrade kit and a pic of old vs new tie rod end.

Mike

 

[K5lwq]

Looks good! I need to call them about the right side I did not receive yet. Sure looks like they must have them in stock.

 

[mike0000]

Looks good! I need to call them about the right side I did not receive yet. Sure looks like they must have them in stock.

K5lwq, I was surprised they came so quick, I sure hope you get the correct one owed to you! I made sure to open it all up in front of the parts clerk, after your ordeal.

Mike