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new tie rods prob
« on: 31 October 2011, 18:46:48 »
fitted new track rods etc both sides. i needed to put both adjusting bits back as only the short & long was sent [my fault i ordered wrong] i went to a local wheel alignment centre.   the problem i,m having is when i turn left on full lock the nut on the adjusters clamp is rubbing against the wheel. its gouging a thin layer of alloy off. going back tomorrow but i would like to know what other oof members whats gone wrong. apart from the left turn all seems ok :-\ :y
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #1 on: 31 October 2011, 19:00:57 »
(Assuming its the right part) I fail to see how track rod could contact wheel
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #2 on: 31 October 2011, 19:01:29 »
Wrong part...? ... might be able to turn the clamp round? Undo one, the other should still hold position.
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #3 on: 31 October 2011, 19:02:55 »
The outer track rod end is the wrong way up (they are shaped so as to stop it being caught on the alloy when on lock)
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #4 on: 31 October 2011, 19:03:24 »
Must be the track rode end from the wrong side  :-\

The trackrod should bend in towards the front of the car, not the rear...
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #5 on: 31 October 2011, 19:26:00 »
Fit em properly mate and you should be ok  ;)
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #6 on: 31 October 2011, 19:44:49 »
i,ll check tomorrow to see if i,ve done something wrong. gonna try extending the outer rod out about 40mm thread showing & the inner rod in by the same adjustment. then a recheck. sorted hopefully. cheers all for  your input  :y :y
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #7 on: 31 October 2011, 20:19:05 »
Threads need to be the same amount. Could be dangerously small amount of thread left otherwise. Not sure you'll get 40mill, it's a left and right thread in order to adjust...?
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #8 on: 01 November 2011, 16:15:54 »
dare not tell  you what i,d done wrong  :-[ :-[ :-[ . thought it was all fixed now so went to get it retracked but was told a ball joint on the centre bar is kaput. good news was given a new one 2yrs ago, been in the shed since. & hopefully it can be removed without removing the wheels.  :y
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #9 on: 01 November 2011, 16:17:55 »
Fitted on the wrong side or the wrong way up
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Re: new tie rods prob
« Reply #10 on: 01 November 2011, 16:34:07 »
n/s wrong way round  :-[
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