Steering Arm Hardware for M35A2

[Green Earl]

New to the Group,

Bought my M35A2 recently but have not driven it much. Coming down the ridge road for our farm the steering became really sloppy! Luckly was not far from the house. When I parked it I had my son turn the wheel while I looked at the steering and found at least two of the steering arm bolts broke!!
Been looking around for replacements but no luck, was hoping someone could "steer" me in the right direction.

 

[URSATDX]

Probably can't be of much help.
I'd bet a picture or two would be helpful.
Welcome to the site.

 

[Green Earl]

This is looking down from the top of the left front wheel.

 

[gringeltaube]

The original studs are Grade 8, Ø 9/16", L=2-3/8", threaded 12- and 18 tpi, respectively. (L = 2-1/4" may also work). Closest I could find online is this one...

If you are also missing any of the tapered, split bushings, here are the exact measurements: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...e-Pitman-Arm&p=1678901&viewfull=1#post1678901
(Good luck finding them in any of the usual hardware stores.)

 

[exhogflyer]

Take a picture of yours and post it for us to see. If some bonehead put it together WITHOUT the tapered cones it will keep loosening up. EVERY vehicle you buy needs a thorough checkout, these trucks are old with too many
unskilled hands playing "mechanic". They're heavy too and steering and brake problems can be deadly. Glad you were on your farm and it ended well!

 

[Green Earl]

Will do when I get the parts needed.

Thanks

 

[Green Earl]

Thank You for the Information. I'm going to try to run this to ground. I'll post what I come up with. I would of thought this type of hardware wouldn't be so rare.