John Deere 2240 part #

[MikeVall]

I recently picked up a John Deere 2240 4WD with serial # over 350000. I need to replace the part that connects the front tires to one another so the track/steer together. I have looked and looked for this part with no luck. I have a manual and it calls out the part as "tie Rod". With a part number of AR54637. This is not the part I need. I odered that and it was way to short. I believe that was the "drag link".
I need the 60" or so long rod with ball joints at either end that connect to the spindle arms on each side. If it is the "Tie Rod" I sure can't find one or the part number. Here's a picture of the rod... It's bent and being held up with bungee cords.
Any help would be appreciated!

 

[joecdeere]

Mike, I believe this is the one you’re after, not that the part number has been superseded

 

[Tx Jim]

Due to orientation of tie-rod ends & retaining nuts (down vs up) I think AL33289 which subs to AL38369 is incorrect part #. I searched 2240 parts catalog for similar tie rod end in OP's photo with no success.

 

[joecdeere]

I did that too, I I gave up and based it on the header of the page-

 

[Tx Jim]

Can you please post a photo of your tractors serial # tag? If you don't want to post it online please send it to me in a PM. I was employed at local JD dealer from '65-'87 & have more experience looking up JD part #s that the average tractor owner & your tractors front tie rod has my curiosity aroused. I located this similar tie rod that is on a 2040S & 2140 but I'm not 100% sure it will fit a 2040. AL37259 subs to AL178018.