3A Tie Bar Conversion

[Guest svsdino]

Hi All, I've successfully fitted tie bars to mine but now have fouling on them with full lock. Seem to remember a comment by someone you could limit the lock, how do you do that please?

[Guest lewthepoo]

I am just about to do the same mod. Where did you get your tie bars?

 

I have found this kit but not sure if they are too long or if the escort struts are more suitable? Also, the bracket for the chassis is at an angle, does this matter or does it need to be in parallel with the chassis floor?

 

http://www.burtonpow...erra-mp593.html

Edited March 16, 2013 by Lewthepoo

[Guest svsdino]

I got the plans off Mowerman on here, I paid £80 to have the bits fabricated but to be fair if you could shop around local engineering shops you'd probably get it done for less. Then get the rosé ends off Ebay and jobs a good 'un!

The plans are easy to follow and they fit a treat. Just got to sort out the steering problem which is only at the very end of the travel, I was amazed at the steering lock anyway! I have heard other lads say the Burton ones were tricky to make fit and these work out much cheaper.

Good luck

[Guest shaggy]

 

 

I have found this kit but not sure if they are too long or if the escort struts are more suitable?

http://www.burtonpow...erra-mp593.html

At £146 I would expect them to be gold plated...............

[biksz]

i removed steering rack boot then drilled and tapped a 10mm bolt but put the wheels where they needed to be and marked it then drilled it an works a treat only problem i got now is i got to cut the mudgaurds as they are a bit too long and catch the tie bar.

[Jamiep]

At £146 I would expect them to be gold plated...............

 

Don't forget your paying for parts material & labour from machine shop, zinc plating then Burtons overheads in that price. I suspect they don't make them themselves.

Trust me it all adds up when pricing jobs.

 

If you can supply material and drawings to a machine shop you would get it a lot cheaper.