Kubota L3710 Tierods, repair vs. replace???

[Blackgreyhounds]

I just replaced the front tires on my L3710. I was thinking this would be a good time to repair or replace the tie rods. Both have small bends in them as you can see in the pictures. Dealer is quoting > $800 for OEM replacements. Is it possible to just get them bent back to near straight or replace with aftermarkets? What say you all?

 

[Peter 315]

You can press them straight again, But they might not be as strong . Did you get a price on aftermarket ones?

 

[old and tired]

Heat them up and bend them back.

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

I couldn't find aftermarket yet, but haven't looked very hard. Where could I look for aftermarket? Where could I find someone to press them back? I.m just a Harry homeowner, so I don't have a press, etc.

 

[Peter 315]

260. 00 something each on Messick's website you just need the long end...Is the short end bent also?

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

260. 00 something each on Messick's website you just need the long end...Is the short end bent also?

It's funny you quote Messick's. I live <10 miles from them. I called today and got the $800+ quote from them. Then, I found the part numbers myself and looked them up on their website and got the same prices you got. Yes, I only need the long piece on the RH side. Not having any luck looking for aftermarket parts yet.

 

[Peter 315]

I looked also, found nothing....

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

I looked also, found nothing....

Thanks.

 

[old and tired]

Bring it to a machine shop for them to repair. Has to be cheaper than $260...

 

[3Ts]

Once you have the part number use google to search for the part number.

I have a JD and the tie rods from JD are $317.00 (each). I found aftermarket parts at <$70.00. But, there aren't many suppliers out there, other than JD, I only found 2 other suppliers.

Most any machine shop should be able to straighten them. I had a 1-1/2" square bar that needed to be straightened. Took it to a machine shop and cost me $25.