Sterndrive Tie Bars Assemblies
 
ALL MULTIPLE DRIVE INSTALLATIONS require one or more tie bars to keep the drives parallel and equalize loading. Boats running 65 mph or more with multiple sterndrives should use an external tie bar assembly; either in addition to an internal tie bar or by itself, if used in conjunction with Latham external steering. Using only an external clevis bar will allow the driver greater latitude for independent trimming and tilting without damage to tie bar or drive components. The same principles apply to outboards with front and rear tie bars.

LATHAM MARINE INC. TIE BARS are constructed from 316 stainless steel and satin finished for maximum corrosion resistance. Solid bars are used up to 36" long. And tubular construction is utilized for longer bars.
 
 
CLEVIS JOINT BARS
CLEVIS JOINT BARS are available with four sizes of clevis joints in solid or tubular bars. Special bolt kits MUST be used with clevis joints.
CLEVIS JOINT BARS
TBAR-4560 1-1/8" BAR WITH STANDARD CLEVIS
TBAR-4570 1-1/8" BAR WITH MEDIUM CLEVIS JOINTS
TBAR-4490 1-1/4" BAR WITH LARGE CLEVIS JOINTS
TBAR-8508 1-1/4" BAR WITH LARGE SCISSORS CLEVIS
 
TUBULAR BARS
TBAR-4730 1-3/8" BAR WITH MEDIUM CLEVIS JOINTS
TBAR-4770 1-5/8" BAR WITH MEDIUM CLEVIS JOINTS
TBAR-4780 1-5/8" BAR WITH LARGE CLEVIS JOINTS
TBAR-4280 2" SUPER BAR WITH X-LARGE CLEVIS JOINTS
 
CLEVIS JOINT TIE BAR ASSEMBLIES
KTBR-8485 MCM I®/ ALPHA® ASSEMBLY W/STANDARD CLEVIS
KTBR-8581 ALPHA GENERATION II® ASSEMBLY W/STD. CLEVIS
KTBR-4702 BRAVO® ASSEMBLY With Standard Clevis
KTBR-1585 TRS® ASSEMBLY WITH STANDARD CLEVIS
KTBR-4662 TRS HD® ASSEMBLY WITH STANDARD CLEVIS
         
KTBR-8453 MCM III® ASSEMBLY WITH LARGE CLEVIS *
KTBR-8454 MCM IIIA® ASSEMBLY WITH LARGE CLEVIS *
KTBR-4870 MCM VI® TIE BAR KIT FOR VEE HULLS - LARGE CLEVIS
KTBR-4880 MCM VI® TIE BAR KIT FOR CATS - X-LARGE CLEVIS
KTBR-4970 MCM 6A® TIE BAR KIT - VEE - EAR ABOVE - LRG CLEVIS
         
KTBR-4975 MCM 6A® TIE BAR KIT - VEE - EAR BELOW - LRG CLEVIS
KTBR-4980 MCM 6A® TIE BAR KIT - CAT - X-LARGE CLEVIS
KTBR-7415 VOLVO SX®/DPS® ASSEMBLY WITH STANDARD CLEVIS
KTBR-7438 VOLVO DPX® ASSEMBLY WITH STANDARD CLEVIS
 
* Long Anchor Pins Required
ROD END TIE BAR ASSEMBLIES
KTBR-4601 MCM I® ASSEMBLY WITH 1/2" AHT ROD ENDS
KTBR-4610 MCM I® ASSEMBLY WITH 5/8" AHT ROD ENDS
KTBR-4700 BRAVO® ASSEMBLY WITH 3/4"AHT ROD ENDS
   
 
 
 
 
TIE BAR SADDLES
TIE BAR SADDLES can be purchased separately as replacement items. All tie bar saddles are made from 316 stainless and mirror polished, and can be ordered for rod ends or clevis joints. Heavy duty saddles for MCM TRS, III, IV and V drives require long anchor pins (sold separately). IV & V drives cannot use saddles with 1" drive spacers.
SADL-4800 MCM I SADDLE FOR 1/2" ROD END
SADL-4820 MCM I SADDLE FOR 5/8" ROD END
SADL-8353 MCM I SADDLE FOR STANDARD CLEVIS
SADL-4860 BRAVO SADDLE FOR 3/4" ROD END
SADL-1540 BRAVO SADDLE FOR STANDARD CLEVIS
         
SADL-1543 BRAVO SADDLE FOR STD. CLEVIS W /SPACER - '05+
SADL-4810 TRS SADDLE FOR 3/4" ROD END
SADL-4282 TRS HD SADDLE FOR 3/4" ROD END*
SADL-1550 TRS SADDLE FOR STANDARD CLEVIS
SADL-4283 MCM III SADDLE FOR 3/4" ROD END*
         
SADL-4286 MCM III SADDLE FOR LARGE CLEVIS*
SADL-4290 MCM IIIA SADDLE FOR LARGE CLEVIS*
SADL-2260 MCM IV SADDLE FOR LARGE CLEVIS*
SADL-7415 VOLVO SX/DPS SADDLE FOR STANDARD CLEVIS
PINS-3318 TRS LONG ANCHOR PIN
         
PINS-3320 MCM III LONG ANCHOR PIN
PINS-3321 MCM IIIA LONG ANCHOR PIN
     
WARNING: WHEN USING TIE BARS, DRIVES MUST BE TRIMMED AND TILTED TOGETHER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO TIE BARS OR DRIVES