Track rod ends

[Socast]

Hi all,

I need to replace the track rod ends on my M35a2.

I’ve had a look round and I’m getting conflicting results.
I’ve been told that Rockwell A3144-F344 and A3144-G345 are what I need.
However I’ve found a thread on here stating that Euclid E4611 and MOOG ES187R both fit, but they seem to match A3144-R226 rather than either F344 or G345.
Please help as mine are fairly bad and need changing ASAP.

 

[gringeltaube]

1) Go to TM 9-2320-361-20P (Oct 1993) Fig. 114 Tie Rod Assembly, specifically tie rod ends, items 6 (NSN 2530-00-752-1602) and 8 (NSN 2530-00-752-1601)

2) Go to wbparts.com and search for those NSNs. There you will find this info........ (BTW, they got some errors there which I already fixed (encircled yellow))



Part #s A3144-F344 and A3144-G345 are correct. They are just some of the many cross-reference numbers for these.

 

[Socast]

Thanks for the reply, but I’m struggling to actually find any for sale.
I’m in the UK so buying from BigMikes, Eastern surplus etc are out as they won’t ship to the UK.
I found one place, but they wanted over $200 to ship to the UK.

 

[marchplumber]

Get ahold of member Dmetalmiki, he has a collection and keeps em running, he's in UK, maybe he can steer ya towards a more moderate price and availability....keep us informed.

 

[Socast]

Taking a slightly different route, I’m thinking with being in the UK that this issue is only going to get worse, so I’m going to find a modern track rod (that’s metric) and some modern track rod ends that match the taper/diameter of the Rockwell ones.
As I’m struggling to find any replacements I’m loath to take it apart and risk not being able to reassemble the truck if the track rod end is damaged during removal.

would one of you amazing people happen to know the length of the main pin (that locates int the hub with a locking nut), the upper diameter, lower diameter (so I can match the taper) and the measurement between the top and bottom of the taper please.

 

[gringeltaube]

would one of you amazing people happen to know....

Take a minute to read the specs in those tables, in post #2. It's all there...(!)

Besides that, I bet you won't find anything in the metric world that would fit well there. Not without modifying the tapered holes...

 

[M35fan]

Get ahold of member Dmetalmiki, he has a collection and keeps em running, he's in UK, maybe he can steer ya towards a more moderate price and availability....keep us informed.

@dmetalmiki

 

[Socast]

Take a minute to read the specs in those tables, in post #2. It's all there...(!)

Besides that, I bet you won't find anything in the metric world that would fit well there. Not without modifying the tapered holes...

The tables you’ve directed me to only give part numbers as far as I can see.

 

[gringeltaube]

The tables you’ve directed me to only give part numbers as far as I can see.

No, look again. On the right side are all the specs, too.
Here....

 

[gringeltaube]

Try Seco Parts. Those ends may not be the cheapest, but at least you know they will fit.... (and Seco does ship to your country; about $40)

US ARMY 2.5 TON M35A2 NEW TIE ROD END RIGHT HAND or Left Side | eBay

M35A2 T ie Rod end. We will try to resolve any issues, but we can’t rectify a problem if we are not aware of it.

www.ebay.com

 

[dmetalmiki]

Send the specifications and discuss refurbishments to:

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[dmetalmiki]

With our old stuff of many years, You HAVE to consider refurbishments on just about ANY parts.
Brakes, Power assist Cylinders, Clutches,..Linings, Bearings, The lists go on and on.
Stop wasting 'munnies' on customs, VAT, and postage charges..

 

[Socast]

Try Seco Parts. Those ends may not be the cheapest, but at least you know they will fit.... (and Seco does ship to your country; about $40)

US ARMY 2.5 TON M35A2 NEW TIE ROD END RIGHT HAND or Left Side | eBay

M35A2 T ie Rod end. We will try to resolve any issues, but we can’t rectify a problem if we are not aware of it.

www.ebay.com

The import taxes are a killer haha $240 for two track rod ends