Steering linkages. Update to UJ build page 5

[Simon13]

no, i need to buy a rack, and e34 uj and then i can try it

[nickso]

i need to get my link delivered, fecking royal mail sent it belfast

[booomer]

Is anyone else having trouble fitting their linkage to a standard e30 rack? mine doesn't seem long enough and where i have had to drill through the rack spline looks a bit high up for my liking

[Ace 325i]

Is this a compulsory item for a rack upgrade? I've an E46 sport rack and the conversion kit from Dave - Do i need this part to install the rack or am i all good to do + PAS fluid?

Thanks!

[DanThe]

This is mainly for engine conversions to give maximum clearance to exhaust manifolds, but if you are a bit of a tart it does look a hell of a lot nicer than a bolted together E30 linkage

[Ace 325i]

Well i thought about a 6 branch to go with the new rack but was told there will be clearance issues? I suppose this would eliminate them?

Thanks

[DanThe]

I dont know about eliminate but it will definitely make the clearance less of an issue

[DanThe]

Got round to fitting one on an E36 rack with an M50, the bolt/nut heads were fouling the manifold so I helicoiled one side and made a grub screw that would tighten down to its shoulder. Also massaged the manifold with some heat and hammer action.
I will look into some neater screws with allen key type heads



Remember, I will mod the UJ's for anyone who has bought a linkage if you pay postage both ways and donate to my Stella fund

[bss325i]

Any left Dan?

[mccarthy]

any spares?

[DanThe]

Have more available yes, pm me if you want one

[FMH]

How much are the e34 uj's?

[StefanAnghel]

How much are the e34 uj's?

giva a call to quarrymotors
quarrymot ebay id

£15 each. PP will be £10 on the lot. Please call spares on 0114 275 5916,

[DanThe]

Modded UJ with a low profile clamping bolt



If you have bought a linkage off me and want this doing send me one UJ, the top bit of the E30 linkage and a tenner to cover postage/beer etc

[stup86]

If you have bought a linkage off me and want this doing send me one UJ, the top bit of the E30 linkage and a tenner to cover postage/beer etc

I'll remember this as Iill be buying a linkage off you soon.

(Just need to get an e34 uj)

[booomer]

Heres mine fitted, note the lack of manifolds

[/img]

[stup86]

Do i need 1 or 2 e34 uj's then?

About to put an order in!

Cheers

Stu

[N00b]

Modded UJ with a low profile clamping bolt



If you have bought a linkage off me and want this doing send me one UJ, the top bit of the E30 linkage and a tenner to cover postage/beer etc

Do the UJ's wear, or is it a needless expense buying new ones?

[DanThe]

No point buying new UJ's

[town325i]

Modded UJ with a low profile clamping bolt



If you have bought a linkage off me and want this doing send me one UJ, the top bit of the E30 linkage and a tenner to cover postage/beer etc

Do the UJ's wear, or is it a needless expense buying new ones?

Only Dezzy is that anal to buy new ones

[N00b]

Only Dezzy is that anal to buy new ones

I'd be prepared to buy new ones unless they're silly money or, as you and DanThe seem to be suggesting, that used ones are just as good.

[DanThe]

There is nothing wrong with used ones, ive never found one worn out yet

[N00b]

There is nothing wrong with used ones, ive never found one worn out yet

That's a good enough recommendation for me

[cruizin4dirty1s]

do ya need one or two

[StefanAnghel]

two (2)
one connects to the rack and one needs modified to fit the e30 coloumn

[StefanAnghel]

I've changed mine today



took me some time to realise why the screw doesn't want to go in
spot the difference

[DanThe]

Some nice hammer wounds going on there

There is no need to hammer anything on the linkage, all you need to do is drop the RH rack bolt out, slacken the other and then swing the rack forwards a bit, easy

[StefanAnghel]

Hammer was used when I remove them from the e34
my problem was the screw that secure the low part of the linkage to the rack
I had to modify it

[DanThe]

Just drill the hole out to 10mm, the bolt will then pass the notch in the spline

[StefanAnghel]

Just drill the hole out to 10mm, the bolt will then pass the notch in the spline

now I know...what I don't know is how to split the e30 linkage to send it to you? what do i need to cut?

[DanThe]

Just the top joint that fits onto the column, you will prob need to drill the rivets out of the rubber joint, send the whole thing if your not sure or CBA

[cplagz]

sorry taken me so long to post pics Dan...
My original dilemma... where to fit 3" of love down there.


and thanks to Dan .... 3" of love fits easily!


*FIXED*

[DanThe]

Looks the business

Ive had the latest lot of these Black Phosphate coated to give better corrosion resistance

[town325i]

Fancy swaping the one i have for a black one

[DanThe]

If you pay the few quid for coating then yes, no problem