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Dave6091
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Track rod end

Post by Dave6091 »

I know this is probably covered on other imp sites but i thought i'd post it here for us Davrianists!.
The imp outer adjustable track rod end is becoming scarce and the thicker export version NLA but a cheap alternative can be made using an early fiesta joint.

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The fiesta rod end uses an imperial thread which makes machining of the bar easy altho remember that one end has a reverse thread!. The bar is 9"x 5/8" and the thread length is 1 3/4" long at each end. The steel bar i used has a carbon content of just over 1% so should be tough enough for the job.
Just have to put the rest of the car back together now!... :roll:

Cheers,

Dave.
intrepid
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Re: Track rod end

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Interesting.

I have a pair of converted imp track rods that take the Mini track rod ends...much stronger and ready supply!

Will post a picture if I ever get back into the garage...
shortie2
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Re: Track rod end

Post by shortie2 »

Im not sure if this will carry over on davrians but on imp based darrian suspension ( imp rack and king pin hubs) ive done away with all the imp stuff on track rods, i get steering rods ( EN 19 )made up with a rh and lh 1/2 " unf thread and use a ford track rod end outer and a LH 1/2" female rose joint 1/2 " hole on the inboard end this bolts into the rack with a 1/2" bolt which is then wire locked in.
I will stick some pics up later when i find my spare one :oops:
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