2b Wishbone Track Rod Ends

[Andy Spencer]

Hi all - found one of my rubbers split on track rod end, so replacement required (2b wishbone) - does anyone know what rod ends they are? Done a search and can't find. Or, is it possible to repace the rubbers alone?

Looked at kit spares website and don't think its the Sierra or Escort rack but may be wrong.

Thanks

[Knock-on]

Piccies?

[megadodo]

I'm sure i've seen them on GBSs kitspares site!

http://www.kitspares.co.uk/shop/item.php?cat=16&product=4954&catsub=0

[Guest nurburg2006]

I'm sure i've seen them on GBSs kitspares site!

http://www.kitspares.co.uk/shop/item.php?cat=16&product=4954&catsub=0

What rack do you have? Escort sierras or the metro rack

[agent_zed]

Hi,

i've changed all of the rubber boots from the RH ones as they all split, they were the crappy yellow/clear boots. the ball joints all felt good still so just bought boots off ebay and replaced.

 

hth

[Guest peter2b2002]

I did the same as zed , got new boots off ebay

peter2b

[Andy Spencer]

Cheers all, will get the boots I think, looks like there's a universal set that will fit most things on the 'bay.

I do think its a Sierra or Escort rack, see photos. Car has only done 7k since build so ends will prob be fine.

[agent_zed]

pretty sure i'm correct saying they are sierra track rod ends. The best thing to do is remove the boot and measure the ID of the bottom hole and ID of the top hole and find some boots of that size. got a feeling they were something like 30mm big hole and 13mm small hole but best to check.

 

hth

 

oh just to add. obviously put clean grease in and also be careful putting the spring clip back on as it has sharp ends i used a small piece of card to stop the end digging in.

Edited March 24, 2011 by agent_zed

[steve_wilson]

not meaning to hijack the thread but it seemed pointless to start another...

 

does anyone know what track rod ends i need for a sliding pillar 2b?

i believe its a LHD metro rack but who knows what tre's were used?

 

cheers, steve

[Guest chris brown]

It looks the same as mine, LHD Metro fitted upside down with Sierra TRE's

[Andy Spencer]

Cheers all - definitely Sierra TRE's have confirmed now. Bought some boots for about £4 off the net. Just got to get a ball joint splitter and will do this weekend, not a big job really.

[Guest smartfazer]

Cheers all - definitely Sierra TRE's have confirmed now. Bought some boots for about £4 off the net. Just got to get a ball joint splitter and will do this weekend, not a big job really.

 

If you watch programs like Wheeler Dealers, Ed China just whacks them with a big hammer and they just pop apart

 

Steve

[Dave R]

Cheers all - definitely Sierra TRE's have confirmed now. Bought some boots for about £4 off the net. Just got to get a ball joint splitter and will do this weekend, not a big job really.

 

 

where you get them from ?

one of mine is split also

[Guest Ian & Carole]

If you watch programs like Wheeler Dealers, Ed China just whacks them with a big hammer and they just pop apart

 

Steve

 

Thats the way to do it, give the steering arm a good belt with a 2 lb er end on, the sharpe blow breifly mis- shapes the hole that the TRE is in and it pops out.

Do not hit the TRE, to protect the threads incase you are a bad shot.. leave the nut on finger tight.

In all my years as a mechanic and ever since I have never used a ball joint splitter.

HTHs

[Guest mower man]

Seconded onthe removal tip it ALWAYS works 2 lb normaly if it's awkward 4 lb lumper mower man