6000 tie bar bent, because put on wrong

turbinesurgun · Jul 14, 2005

my new 6000 mahindra with less than 200 hours on it, has a bent tie bar. I am calling it a tie bar because it has the tie rods on it. It was installed wrong from the factory and that is why it bent, but the dealers will not do anything about it> Does that really surprise you. They F%$K up but then it is your fault. Just wanted to let M_usa know how his dealers are. WISHING i would have went ORANGE. Just so you know the tie bar was installed to where it sat under the weight bar instead of on top of the front axle. But not to worry, the customer with the brand new tractor fixed it, BECAUSE TWO DEALERS /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif WOULD NOT

BobG_in_VA · Jul 14, 2005

Got any pictures???How did you find out it was bent??? Not sure how it could bend as mine is somewhat substantial. Did you hit something?? Very interested....BobG inVA

turbinesurgun · Jul 14, 2005

one tire would be straight and one would be toed in really bad. i did not hit anything i had a bucket full of dirt and backed up and this happened. It happened because it was installed wrong from the factory, there is no doubt in my mind. It really looks a lot sturdier now that it is on right. Just another pain in my butt.

BobG_in_VA · Jul 14, 2005

Glad you got it right. I'm surprised Mahindra didn't fall all over themselves to make this right. Difference in cultures I guess.....BobG in VA who is now really enjoying the 511 Backhoe.....

musa_marketing · Jul 14, 2005

( my new 6000 mahindra with less than 200 hours on it, has a bent tie bar. I am calling it a tie bar because it has the tie rods on it. It was installed wrong from the factory and that is why it bent, but the dealers will not do anything about it> Does that really surprise you. They F%$K up but then it is your fault. Just wanted to let M_usa know how his dealers are. WISHING i would have went ORANGE. Just so you know the tie bar was installed to where it sat under the weight bar instead of on top of the front axle. But not to worry, the customer with the brand new tractor fixed it, BECAUSE TWO DEALERS /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif WOULD NOT )

Is this for a 4wd or a 2wd? I'm not exactly sure which part you are referring to. For the part I think you talking about, there is only one way for it to be installed.

turbinesurgun · Jul 14, 2005

it is a 4wd tractor. It is the part that connects the 2 front tires together at the tie rod ends.

JerryG · Jul 14, 2005

For the part I think you talking about, there is only one way for it to be installed. 
That was exactly what I was thinking. I wish a picture was posted on this part.

musa_marketing · Jul 15, 2005

I believe you are refering to the tie rod assembly. There is only one way for it to be installed or the tie rod assembly would hit the front part of the axle and restrict the ability to turn the front wheels to the left or right.

cyberkrazze · Jul 15, 2005

Is it the dealer that told you that it was installed incorrectly from the factory? or was it you that decided it wasn't installed correctly from the factory. (Not trying to cause an arguement, just trying to get to the bottom of it) I've found in the past, dealing with customers that everyone says it was like that since i bought it, when something goes wrong. About 95% of the time, this isn't true. But, i'm not saying it can't happen.....i file warranty claims every month for Mahindra tractors, so i know they are not perfect.

turbinesurgun · Jul 15, 2005

yes it is the tie rod assy. Yes M_usa it is installed where it would hit the front axle and restrict turning radius. I put it back on the way the rest of them were at the dealer, and now it steers much easier and has a tighter turning radius. The bar was hitting the front axle which caused it to bend. I wish i would have taken pics, because now everybody thinks that i am stupid. I wish i could show you the marks an the axle casting where it had been rubbing. just wanted to let everybody know. And yes by the way, the dealer i took it to says it was put on wrong, and my dealer says ok bring it on, we will fix it, and you can pay us. what really good warranty they have huh.