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
 
 
 
 
LATHAM MARINE CLEVIS JOINTS
LATHAM MARINE CLEVIS JOINTS allow sterndrives or outboards to be trimmed and tilted independently to a much greater extent than typical spherical rod ends. Constructed of stainless steel to exacting tolerances, clevis joints must be used with special bolt kits to provide the proper fit on the clevis poly bushings. Four sizes of male clevis joints are available depending on duty level, and clevis joints are supplied as an integral part of the steering cylinders. Scissors clevis joints are used on triple applications where two tie bars meet at a center point, and allow both bars to attach right on the drive's centerline.
CLVS-1075 STANDARD, MALE 3/4-16 THREADS
CLVS-1076 STANDARD, FEMALE 5/8-18 THREADS
CLVS-1077 MEDIUM, MALE 3/4-16 THREADS
CLVS-1078 MEDIUM, FEMALE 5/8-18 THREADS
CLVS-1079 LARGE, MALE 7/8-14 THREADS
         
CLVS-1080 X-LARGE, MALE 1-1/4-12 THREADS
CLVS-4999 MEDIUM SCISSORS CLEVIS
CLVS-5000 LARGE SCISSORS CLEVIS
   
WARNING: WHEN USING TIE BARS, DRIVES MUST BE TRIMMED AND TILTED TOGETHER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO TIE BARS OR DRIVES
 
 
 
 
LATHAM MARINE RODE ENDS
LATHAM MARINE stocks a large supply of stainless steel, Teflon lined spherical rod ends. These are available in standard AHT SERIES or heavy duty ART SERIES, and are made from several different grades of stainless. Thread size and hole size are the same, and all threads are National Fine Thread.
STANDARD SERIES
RDEN-6010 AHFT3 10-32 FEMALE RH 303
RDEN-6011 AHMT6 3/8-24 MALE RH 303
RDEN-6021 AHMT8 1/2-20 MALE RH 316
RDEN-6022 AHMTL8 1/2-20 MALE LH 316
RDEN-6015 AHMT10 5/8-18 MALE RH 303
         
RDEN-6016 AHMTL10 5/8-18 MALE LH 303
RDEN-6026 AHFT10 5/8-18 FEMALE RH 316
RDEN-6018 AHMT12 3/4-16 MALE RH 303
RDEN-6019 AHMTL12 3/4-16 MALE LH 303
RDEN-6020 AHFT12 3/4-16 FEMALE RH 303
ART SERIES - HEAVY DUTY
RDEN-6030 ART6-ECR 3/8-24 MALE RH 17-4PH
RDEN-6008 ART8-ECR 1/2-20 MALE RH 316
RDEN-6033 ART10-ECR 5/8-18 MALE RH 17-4PH
RDEN-8416 ARTL10-ECR 5/8-18 MALE LH 17-4PH
RDEN-6032 ART10CR 5/8-18 FEMALE RH 17-4PH
         
RDEN-6034 ART12-ECR 3/4-16 MALE RH 17-4PH
RDEN-6037 ARTL12-ECR 3/4-16 MALE LH 17-4PH
     
* PLEASE NOTE: Jam nuts sold separately.
 
 
 
  Mercruiser MCM I, Alpha, Alpha Generation II, Bravo One, Bravo One XR, Bravo One XZ,TRS, III, IV, V, VI & 6A are all registered trademarks of the Brunswick Corporation. Volvo SX, DPS and DPX are all registered trademark of Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc.  
 
 
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