484 shifter linkages

[soupkid]

I'm looking for the 4 ball joint ends on the shifters and the bushings, H pattern.

CIH says discontinued for everything.

CIH parts online doesn't give much detail on the parts.  The 2 on the top of the transmission are the same and the 2 on the side are the same, same bushings for both levers.

CIH list what other equipment uses the same part.  The ones i checked ate also discontinued.

other problem is the tractor is almost 3 hrs away.

If I knew the size and stuff I could likely source some.

Any idea where I can get some ?.

 

[snoshoe]

Any auto parts store ebay or amazon.  Usually called go cart tie rod ends. Going to need to know size and tpi and thread direction. Heim joints are more rugged. Can be had as greasable and can even be fitted with boots. Same sources.

[HydroTek]

3/8 x 24 thread -- pretty common steering joint on lawn tractors 
-- or upgrade to Heim style 

Measure the bushings -- McMaster may have stock bushings to fit 

Where the main shift lever pivots -- I drill that out to 3/8" if that joint is sloppy 

[soupkid]

On 8/9/2026 at 3:26 AM, HydroTek said:

3/8 x 24 thread -- pretty common steering joint on lawn tractors 
-- or upgrade to Heim style 

Measure the bushings -- McMaster may have stock bushings to fit 

Where the main shift lever pivots -- I drill that out to 3/8" if that joint is sloppy 

What is a Heim style ?

[snoshoe]

https://www.heimjoints.net/products/3-8-female-right-hand-thread-normal-heim-joint?variant=42361398788265&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21771220069&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOvTBhDgARIsAKUNyRvcK49AQ-5sWZAAJCuKhW6aPunfPctntN_lZ0bngRNYF1_Cbgd_JYwaAnWwEALw_wcB

Best I can do without pics