The Tie Rod,steering, cataloged under National Stock Number 2530-01-285-6296, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Mason Forge & Die Inc Dba Mason Specialty Forge. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2530-01-285-6296 |
| Primary Part Number | 17205H |
| Item Name | Tie Rod,steering |
| FSC / FSG | 2530 / 25 — Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components |
| Manufacturer | Mason Forge & Die Inc Dba Mason Specialty Forge |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stud End Thread Series Designator | UNS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Stud Thread Size | 13/16-18 LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| End Connection Type | BALL STUD LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Shape | STRAIGHT |
| Center to Center Distance Between Connecting Centers | 13.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND THREADED STUD END |
| Rod End Lock Clamp | INCLUDED |
| Construction | TUBULAR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| S-8400 | S&s Truck Parts, Llc (USA) |
| 17205H PRIMARY | Mason Forge & Die Inc Dba Mason Specialty Forge (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 17205H | 5/9 Secondary reference Columbus Auto Parts Co |
| 189396H1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Komatsu American Intl Co |
| 17205H | 5/9 Secondary reference Mason Specialty Forge |
| D-17205H | D/9 Drawing number reference only Columbus Auto Parts Co |
NSN 2530-01-285-6296 is a Tie Rod,steering, manufactured by Mason Forge & Die Inc Dba Mason Specialty Forge, classified under FSC 2530, Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components. Status: active.
NSN 2530-01-285-6296 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: S-8400 (S&s Truck Parts, Llc), 17205H (Mason Forge & Die Inc Dba Mason Specialty Forge).
Key specifications for 17205H: Stud End Thread Series Designator: UNS LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Stud Thread Size: 13/16-18 LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; End Connection Type: BALL STUD LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Shape: STRAIGHT. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.