Steering Cross Tubes & Assemblies

Cross tubes stretch across the width of the truck and make the connection between both tie rod ends. Cross tubes are internally threaded and allow for toe adjustments when the truck is being aligned. Cross tubes can be damaged by road debris or when tie rod ends are being replaced.

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SKU 464.208

$177.48

Cross Tube | Spicer | 60.50 Inches

Cross Tube 464.208 for Spicer tie rod applications. 60. Details

1 In Stock

Application:Spicer
Inside Diameter:1-1/8 inch -12
Outside Diameter:2.000 inches
Length:60.500 inches
Automann Number:464.208
Dayton Number:347-207
Eaton Number:1006732
Flagg Number:CT100D
Spicer Number: 1006732
UPC: 889626073007
MPN: 464.208

SKU 464.213

$161.95

Cross Tube | Freightliner | 63.625 Inches

Freithgliner Cross Tube 464.213. 63.625 inches long, 1-1/8 inch inner diameter and 1. Details

3 In Stock

Application:Freightliner
Application:GM
Inside Diameter:1-1/8 inch -12
Outside Diameter:1.750 inches
Length:63.625 inches
Automann Number:464.213
BWP Number:88936009
Flagg Number:A6803304403 5LL, A-680-330-44-03 5LL
Hendrickson Number:A3102J4560, A-3102-J-4560, A3102J4534, A-3102-J-4534, A3102H4558, A-3102-H-4558
UPC: 889626072765
MPN: 464.213

SKU 463.DS9810

$195.95

Cross Tube Assembly | Eaton | 53.54 Inches

Cross tube assembly 463.DS9810. Includes ES5579L and ES5580R tie rod ends. Details

1 In Stock

Application:Eaton
Application:Mack
Inside Diameter:1-1/4 inch -12
Center-To-Center:65.900 inches
End to End:53.500 inches
Automann Number:463.DS9810
Eaton Number:970578, 971713
Mack Number:7QH46
UPC: 889626067099
MPN: 463.DS9810

SKU 463.DS9887

$266.24

Cross Tube Assembly | Freightliner | 63.625 Inches

Cross tube assembly 463.DS9887 for Freightliner Cascadia. 63.625 inches end to end. Details

Typically ships in 7 to 10 business days.

Application:Freightliner
Outer Diameter:1.660 inch
End to End:63.625 inches
Freightliner Number:6803307903, 680-330-79-03, 6803308003, 680-330-80-03
UPC: 889626067730
MPN: 463.DS9887

SKU 463.DS9904

$232.03

Cross Tube Assembly | International | 53.562 Inches

Cross tube assembly 463.DS9904 for International, Ford and Chevy/GM applications. Details

3 In Stock

Application:International
Application:Ford
Application:Chevrolet/GM
Inside Diameter:1-1/4 inch -12
Center-To-Center:53.562 inches
Chevrolet / GM Number:88936104
Ford Number:BC403304AA, BC40-3304-AA, BC4O3304AA, BC4O-3304-AA, BC4Z3304A, BC4Z-3304-A
International Number:2602538C91
Meritor Number:A23102S4543, A2-3102-S-4543
UPC: 889626067884
MPN: 463.DS9904

SKU 464.002

$174.16

Cross Tube | Eaton | 60.00 Inches

Eaton Cross Tube 464.002. 60.00 inches long, 1-1/4 inch inner diameter and 2.00 inch outer diameter. Details

3 In Stock

Application:Eaton
Inside Diameter:1-1/4 inch -12
Outside Diameter:2.000 inches
Length:60.000 inches
Automann Number:464.002
Dayton Number:347-206
Eaton Number:818820, 820634
Flagg Number:CT101D
UPC: 889626072833
MPN: 464.002

SKU 44643-009L

$175.71

Cross Tube | Ridewell | 44.875 Inches

Ridewell Cross Tube for 380-520 Series, RD202S. 2-7/16 inch outer diameter x 44-7/8 inch length. Details

5 In Stock

Application:Ford
Application:International
Application:Hendrickson
Application:Volvo/White
Outside Diameter:2.437 inches
Length:44.875 inches
Automann Number:MCT6
Batco Number:09-5637, 09-7758
Dayton Number:334-113
Euclid Number:E1842, E-1842
Flagg Number:CT2
Ford Number:C8HS5884A
Gaumers Number:13150
GMC Number:2390348
Hendrickson Number:446439, 44643009, 44643-009, 44643009L, 44643-009L
International Number:124896R2, 124896R3, 966891R91
Meritor Number:R301842
Ridewell Number:9127564B000
Volvo Number:3082220, 878841
Volvo / White Number:350070002, 35007-0002
UPC: 889626151453
MPN: 44643-009L

SKU 463.DS9889

$319.86

Cross Tube Assembly | Mack | 62.875 Inches

Cross tube assembly 463.DS9889 for Mack CL-Series applications. Details

1 In Stock

Application:Mack
Inside Diameter:1-7/8 inch -12
Center-To-Center:68.220 inches
End to End:62.875 inches
Automann Number:463.DS9889
Mack Number:25168559, 7QH338P2
UPC: 889626067754
MPN: 463.DS9889

SKU 464.1363S

$95.66

Cross Tube | 58.625 Inches | Ford

Cross Tube 464.1363S. 58.625 inches long, 1.00 inch inner diameter and 1.50 inch outer diameter. Details

1 In Stock

Inside Diameter:1.0 inch -16
Outside Diameter:1.500 inches
Length:58.625 inches
Ford Number:F3HZ-3281-E, F3HZ3281E
TRW Number:L16RT0969A12
UPC: 889626072086
MPN: 464.1363S

SKU 464.212

$124.76

Cross Tube | Meritor | 60.875 Inches

Cross Tube 464.212 for Meritor applications. 60.875 inches long, 1-1/4 inch inner diameter and 1. Details

1 In Stock

Application:Meritor
Inside Diameter:1-1/4 inch -12
Outside Diameter:1.750 inches
Length:60.875 inches
Automann Number:464.212
Dayton Number:347-323
Flagg Number:CT302M
Mack Number:7QH250P4
Meritor Number:A3102W2909, A-3102-W-290
UPC: 889626072994
MPN: 464.212

SKU 464.226

$118.35

Cross Tube | Meritor | 62.25 Inches

Meritor Cross Tube 464.226. 62.25 inches long, 1-1/4 inch inner diameter and 1. Details

Typically ships in 7 to 10 business days.

Application:Meritor
Inside Diameter:1-1/4 inch -12
Outside Diameter:1.750 inches
Length:62.250 inches
Automann Number:464.226
Meritor Number:A-3102-R-4438, A3102R4438
UPC: 889626072215
MPN: 464.226

SKU 464.299

$150.75

Cross Tube | Meritor | 62.00 Inches

Meritor Cross Tube 464.299. 62.00 inches long, 1-1/8 inch inner diameter and 1. Details

1 In Stock

Application:Meritor
Inside Diameter:1-1/8 inch -12
Outside Diameter:1.650 inches
Length:62.000 inches
Automann Number:464.299
Dana Number:120TR134
Eaton Number:971087, 971089, 971091, 971444
Meritor Number:A3102A3459
TRW Number:L18RT1106A11
UPC: 889626072604
MPN: 464.299

Cross tubes

Steering cross tubes are commonly referred to as tie rod tubes since they are the connection between the left and right-side tie rod end. Cross tubes are a crucial part of the steering system because they make the connection between the left and right wheels and allow for toe adjustments in the vehicle’s alignment.

What is Toe?

Toe is a measurement of how far the front or rear of the tires are from each other when the vehicle is traveling straight. If the front of the tires is closer together than the rear, it is called “toe-in” (think of it as your vehicle being pigeon-toed) and if the rear of the tires is closer together than the front it is called “toe-out”. The toe setting can have a major impact on how the tires wear and it will affect the steering feel of the vehicle. An incorrect toe setting may not immediately present a problem, but it will drastically reduce tire life.

How do Cross Tubes help adjust toe?

Tie rod ends are threaded with opposing threads so one end will have right-handed threads and one end will have left-handed threads. Cross tubes will share this opposed threading and after the tie rods ends are installed the tie rod cross tube can be turned to make fine adjustments to the distance between the tie rod ends. With the opposing thread design turning the bar in one direction will increase the total distance between the tie rod ends and turning the bar the other way will decrease this total distance. Once the correct setting has been made the clamps on the ends of the cross tube are tightened, locking the tie rods into place.

Why do cross tubes need replacement?

Cross tubes will need to be replaced in situations where the tube is bent or no longer able to be securely connected to the tie rod ends. If a tie rod tube becomes bent the toe will be changed and it may no longer be possible to correctly align the truck. If the truck has tight clearances, a bent bar may strike other steering or suspension components as the steering wheel is turned. Damage to the threads may prevent the tube and the tie rod ends form having a secure connection causing a dangerous situation.

Impact damage – Since the tie rod cross tube crosses the width of the vehicle it can be susceptible to impact damage from road debris. Also, if the vehicle is used off-road, the tie rod bar can become jammed against the ground or protruding rocks when crossing fields of job sites.
Towing – In some cases, when a vehicle is towed, an inexperienced recovery driver may connect chains to the tie rod bar to pull the vehicle or use the cross tube as a tie-down point when securing the vehicle. The cross tube is not designed for this and it will bend.
Thread Damage – Thread damage can occur when changing tie rod ends on an assembly that had been undisturbed for a long period of time. Original assemblies may have been built using no anti-seize compound and they may be stuck together by corrosion. Despite a great effort it may not always be possible to preserve a tie rod tube when changing tie rod ends.
Corrosion – Corrosion can slowly deteriorate a tie rod cross tube and weaken it. If the structural integrity on a cross tube is questionable it should be replaced.

How do I order the correct Cross Tube?

A cross tube can be ordered using an OEM part number as a cross-reference. Since the cross tubes are a very simple part one cross tube may cover many applications and years. If an OEM part number is not readily available there are several important dimensions on a tie rod cross tube that should be identical to the part that you are replacing and by taking a few simple measurements, you can ensure that you are choosing the correct replacement and that the new part will be easily installed.

Length - Cross tube length is measured from end to end. The length of the tie rod tube is critical to the alignment of the vehicle and if the incorrect length is installed it may not be possible to correctly set the vehicle’s toe.

Internal diameter and thread - Cross tubes are internally threaded to accept the left and right-side tie rod ends. The thread is left-handed on one end and right-handed on the other to allow adjustments to the tie rod assembly length. The diameter must match that of the tie rod ends to the connection will be secure. The thread pitch will always be a fine thread, but the diameter of the tie rod ends, and the tie rod bar will change depending on the vehicle design.

External diameter - The external diameter of the cross tube is important for clearances between the bar and other suspension components. The outer diameter of the bar is decided by what clearance is available on the vehicle and how much strength is needed in the bar.

Cross tube replacement is common during front end service due to multiple types of damage or wear. If you are in need of a replacement cross tube and you are having trouble finding the parts that you need please reach out to us at TruckSpring.com or call us at 1-800-358-4751 and we will be glad to help you find the parts that you need.