How to Make a Pedicab Trailer Hitch Using Car Steering Tie Rod

by big d lester in Workshop > Metalworking

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How to Make a Pedicab Trailer Hitch Using Car Steering Tie Rod

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A steering tierod has a 360 x 60 degree range of movement and in a pedicab scenario, creates a very strong point of connection rated over 10,000 lbs of static resistance.   I couldn't find a lot of info about this so decided to share my experience of incorporating it into my pedicab trailer project.