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Tie Rod Ends:
~.55" diameter big thread (19-20 threads /inch)
~.44" diam of small thread (20 threads/ inch
pics show the caliper set at .5" on the stud and 1" on the rod end
Replacing the Bearings update:
found that the exterior bearings: timken 09067/09195 (19.05 mm x 49.23 mm)
interior: timken 15123/15245 (31.75mm x 62mm)
grease seals:
1.875 Inch I.D.
2.500 Inch O.D.
These of course are not the standard size. So far i was able to find the exterior. But no joy...
I got my NF-2 a couple of months ago and it needs some TLC.
So far, i have removed the hitch arm as it was bent... looking for metal works or collision repair folks.
Just pulled 2 hubs to replace the bearing and noticed the brakes were in bad shape (at least one spring fell out when i opened up...
I was worried about that damaging or cracking the hinge pieces or risk damage to that main pivot. This was bent trying to pull it out from being stuck in dirt with a felled tree in front of it with a pickup truck yanking pedal to the metal repeatedly. I doubt i could generate an equivalent...
Thanks again for the advice.
Do you have any recommendations on how to repair? The seller had the plan of applying heat with torch and bending it back. Seems like i would want to remove it to minimize risk of damage to the other connected parts and then put the piece in some sort of vice that...
I recently purchased a NF-2 and it needs a lot of love. My unit is basically an empty trailer which i intend to use for a mobile solar system. The guy who sold it to me had to haul it out and in doing so bent the hitch mechanism that connects to the tie rods, pivot and handle with primary...
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