Hey Allan!

No Sir, you did. It is just as you said; the old 806 front end has those longer steering arms out at the spindles that just 'eat up' the full "throw" of the thing.

The tractor "feels" a little better now since I widened the stance, but it is still not right and this old turkey will never spin on one wheel like it should until I find the correct new style front end with those shorter arms.

I called all over to find one, but so far, 'taint one to be found anywhere.

So, guess I live with it. :>)

Allan

Ah, that's easy if you don't mind a little cutting and welding. There are two ways to go about it:

1. Shorten the arms at the spindles.
2. Lengthen the arm at the steering box.

Frankly, I would go with #2. If the tractor's done any loader work, it's been broke there before anyway and probably needs to be reinforced. Plus, it's only one cut and weld versus two. On top of that, it's hidden under the tractor where nobody can see the crappy job you did :)

Yeah, I'd do that in a heartbeat if I could figure out how to canter the darned holes so the inner tie rods would stay tight.

An inch or two in at the main middle steering arm would sure take care of it.

Allan

There's nothin' prettier than an IH working and the darned paint has absolutely nothing to do with their appeal.

They are like the Energizer Bunny. Just keep goin' and goin' and goin'. :>)

Allan