GT 14 wrote: Looks like the tie rod would hit the frame before the axle hit the hood. I would think the bar protects the tie rod.
:agree ....the purpose is all speculation I suppose.....just like the reason for going from a solid bar to split tabs....grease zerk removal and installation??? On the OP the grease zerk looks like a straight one....on Clay's it is angled.... :dunno but they are different....AND AWESOME!!!
I was only mentioning the spindle hitting the hood because of the placement of the dent....of course on this tractor that could not have happened....lol
