Ford 4610 Droplink Question

[im757]

I have a 1988 4610 4wd. The track rod ends on the drop link are needing renewed, a photo of the drop link that is on the tractor currently is attached. I have a feeling that this is a non standard part as the track rod ends have been welded in and it looks like it current droplink has been made to fit

Has anyone come across a droplink like this on a 4610 before and what is the correct parts to replace it?

 

[boots]

The blue drag link is correct for the tractor.The originals were crimped in ,when they were replaced they had to be slit with a angle grinder and chiseled open,the new ones put in and welded.When i replaced the track rod ends on mine those from a Ford 6610 2 wheel drive fitted just fine. with some doctoring.Your drop link picture looks about 2 inches shorter than mine.
Geoff Matthews Engineers near Chesterfield (tel 01246851118) offered to get me one and it wasnt silly money,but i was going again so didnt bother.He does have a web site so Email him the picture and see if he can still get one.

 

[im757]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated

I`ll give Geoff Matthews a shout in the morning and see what they can do

I take it you used the normal weld in ends for the 6610 like these?

Cheers