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Motorhole
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Post Mon May 14, 2012 12:58 pm

Just looking at getting some new track rod assemblies. On RealOEM there are two different steering arrangements! One has two separate track rod assemblies for left and right with different part numbers, another has identical track rod assemblies for left and right with the same part number. Which one should I be looking at?

Also - before I splash out, these are for an e46 rack conversion to an E36 M3 Evo front suspension setup on an E30. I'd just like to double check that it is E30 track rods I need before ordering.

Thanks.
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Post Mon May 14, 2012 6:55 pm

Think I've sussed it. In case anyone else has a similar issue, difference is with/without a steering damper on the rack. With a steering damper, different left hand and right hand inner track rods are required. Without a steering damper, left hand fits both sides. With an E46 rack of course, this makes no odds.
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Post Mon May 14, 2012 7:00 pm

I can supply lemforder tie rod assys mate think they're about 27 each excl vat :D
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Post Tue May 15, 2012 9:23 am

Thanks Meatballs! I have already ordered some but will bear that in mind if I need any again.