Discovery. Advice please

[Jake]

I need to change the ball joints on the track rod.
I have the new parts.
Someone told me that i have to count off (turns) the old ones and count the new ones on
Is this right?
Any other advice or infomation i might need, please post it.
Ta
 :D

[Xtremeteam]

yep thats right,also does yours have an adjuster on the tube cos if it does u need 2 rh threaded TRE's but if it doesnt have the adjuster u only ned a Lh & rh TRE,also DONT heat it up to realise the TRE's as you then makwe the tube scrap as it picks the threads up inside,take 2x 2IB hammers & chap them together with the tube inbetween to realise the joints

[Wanderer]

As long as the replacement parts are the same length stick a bit of tape over the exposed threads and then wind it off.
you'll have guide in case you lose count of forget :)

It might just be us oldies that do that.

Ed

[dave_2A_2.25Turbo]

Better still, have the tracking checked after you change them, even counting threads/measuring, it's surprising how far out it can end up, and tracking is cheaper than a pair of new tyres.

[Jake]

Better still, have the tracking checked after you change them, even counting threads/measuring, it's surprising how far out it can end up, and tracking is cheaper than a pair of new tyres.

too true!
I think i will
 :D

[Dave]

Yes get your tracking done i measerd mine put the new one on to the same measurement and it was 1/2 an inch out. Thing is, is it right now :?:
who knows be safe and save them tyres get it checked.

[chuggaman]

jake that is uncany

i just changed a track rod end for my mot

i managed to strip the thread in the tube and turn my steering wheel by half a turn(we are talking yesterday)

result>>>>>>>>>>>>

my steering is eveeeeeeeeeeeeeeerywhere

so i had to buy 2 new ball joints and a tube (40 squid) and am taking it tomorow to the tracking guy to do

you need i am told some type of grease to do it properly(maybe someone can post on this)   and watch out for those clips(the bolts snap easy)

good luck dude

[Jake]

I'm scared now!
Last thing i need is it going wrong
 :lol:
Whats the grease Chuggerman mentioned??
Copperslip??
 :?

[MuddyMachine]

Had mine done a couple of months ago. Marked the treads and put the new ones on.
Just put grease on it so it they would come of easer next time I have to change them.

[chuggaman]

jake that is uncany

i just changed a track rod end for my mot

i managed to strip the thread in the tube and turn my steering wheel by half a turn(we are talking yesterday)

result>>>>>>>>>>>>

my steering is eveeeeeeeeeeeeeeerywhere

so i had to buy 2 new ball joints and a tube (40 squid) and am taking it tomorow to the tracking guy to do

you need i am told some type of grease to do it properly(maybe someone can post on this)   and watch out for those clips(the bolts snap easy)

good luck dude

thats the one

[beast5680]

i measured the total length of my track rod when i replaced one of my ends and wound the new one into the same measurement with out any probs

[Lostboy]

I fitted Sumo bars to mine recently complete with new ball joints on the ends. I set the new bits up to be the exact same length as the old ones (which I'm guessing from the lack of tyre wear were correct) - car drove fine, but when I took it to get the toe-in measured it was 17 degrees out!! Given a lot of places will check this for free and only make a small charge if they do have to adjust it - I think a tenner is much better than two new tyres!

[hobbit]

The tracking check is a swine if its out, on road tyres the feathering on the tyres can be picked up fairly quickly with regular checks, but on muds it can be a lot harder to spot it

Not all the free checking places will play with 16" type wheels, they class them like vans, and refuse to do them, but it dont do any harm to ask

[Jake]

Not a problem
The local place to me fitted the tyres and tracked it before.
I'll be seeing them on sat afternoon i guess
 

[Wanderer]

If you've lifted it Jake you might want to go the whole hog and get the castor angle checked at the same time if they've got the kit to do it.

Ed