drag link metal bushings

[MCatx]

Has anyone found a metal replacement bushing for the Craftsman tractor drag link plastic bushing?

re:
20Hp 42" tractor
P/N 917.276813
OEM bushing
P/N 126847X

 

[mechanic mark]

9-7279 - AYP 126847X Drag Link Bushing | Lawn Mower Parts | MFG Supply

9-7279 - AYP 126847X Drag Link Bushing

www.mfgsupply.com

No, click above for lowest OEM price.

 

[MCatx]

9-7279 - AYP 126847X Drag Link Bushing | Lawn Mower Parts | MFG Supply

9-7279 - AYP 126847X Drag Link Bushing

www.mfgsupply.com

No, click above for lowest OEM price.

Those are the OEM plastic bushings.
I'm looking to replace them with metal ones.
brass, bronze even a hard delrin
Hopefully they will last longer.

 

[StarTech]

Then most likely you need to buy raw material and make your own. And need to mill in a retainer clip groove as the plastic are designed to clip in place. fair thin metal. Any metal press in bushing will not work under the stress these plastic are subjected to.