


⚙️ Upgrade your tractor’s steering with precision and speed—don’t get left behind!
The Stens Ball Joint 245-013 is a precision-engineered, powder-coated replacement part compatible with all MTD tractors from 1997 onward (excluding model 995). Featuring dual right-hand threads (7/16"-20 female and 3/8"-24 male), it guarantees a perfect OEM fit and reliable steering performance. With a quick installation time under 10 minutes and a strong 4.6-star user rating, this ball joint is the go-to upgrade for professional-grade tractor maintenance.







| ASIN | B0017OUFPS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #747,240 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #18,162 in Agricultural Machinery Spare & Replacement Parts |
| Brand | Stens |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (331) |
| Exterior Finish | Powder Coated |
| Fastener Type | Ball Joint |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00023899197835 |
| Inside Thread Size | 7/16 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Diameter | 0.44 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | 245-013 |
| Manufacturer | Stens |
| Size | 7/16" -20 RH x 3/8" -24 RH, 0.63" x 1.69" x 0.63" |
| Thread Class | Right-Handed Threads |
| Thread Coverage | 7/16 inch -20 THD to 3/8 inch -24 THD |
| Thread Size | 7/16' -20 RH, 3/8' -24 RH |
| Thread Style | Right Hand |
| Thread Type | Unified National |
| UPC | 023899197835 |
L**E
Steering ball and socket joint
great price, great product and good quality... Fit perfectly and fixed the steering on my Troy built tractor... installed in less then 10 minutes and had my mower going again....
S**N
Works as advertised!
Fit perfectly! Good price!
L**Y
Perfect
Perfect replacement part. Took about 10 minutes to install. Solved my steering problem. Much cheaper than the OEM part.
C**Z
Fit my Troy Bilt Pony. Just a FYI when ...
Fit my Troy Bilt Pony. Just a FYI when changing this part you back the nut away from the tie rod end rather than simply remove the end. Once you move the bolt away from the tie rod end it comes right off. I wish someone had told me that prior to this job.
L**L
Works fine. Better value than OEM parts
Delivered on time, installed a day later. Fit well. Works fine. Better value than OEM parts.
R**R
Works
Nice to have for a spare
M**Y
Perfect part for my Cub Cadet LT1045 Lawn Tractor
Item arrived very quickly and worked exactly as needed. I was surprised that the upper nut wasn't included, but I was able to just use the old ones. Shipping was faster than I had expected, too. Would recommend to anyone. I used this part on my Cub Cadet LT1045 Lawn Tractor.
W**.
Easy to install
These came fast, Were easy to install & broke 2 hours into mowing. Did not bother contacting the seller I did not find it worth my time for what I paid for them.
C**G
I bought this to replace steering joint on my old Cub Cadet mower, which had failed after around 20 years' use. This replacement failed after around 1 hour's use. It also took a long time to deliver since it's shipped from Ireland. I have now ordered a genuine spare part instead, which I should have done in the first place. It is more expensive but seems better made and hasn't failed yet. It also arrived much more quickly. A refund would be good.
A**R
Fast delivery, part was excellent, 5 Stars !
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