Tie Rod Guards

[Oldehick]

Just wanted to know if anyone beside me, curse the cheaply made tie rod end guards on the MX5100. They are about one step above heavy duty aluminum foil.

We have a small farm and much of the land has been taken back by mother nature.
So we use the tractor to help in clearing small trees, large brush and rocks.

I've destroyed two sets of these flimsy guards. Wondering if anyone has solved this problem. (besides staying out of the woods)

 

[rentthis]

Those are the first thing to go on every tractor I buy.

 

[Oldehick]

That would be ok if tie rods were not in front of the axle.
Afraid I'd be replacing tie rods instead of flimsy guards.

Thinking of buying another new set and having heavy re-bar welded around them

 

[Tooljunkie]

As long as the mounting brackets can take the punishment