Track Rod Inners

[PG325]

Are track rod inners the same both sides?

CPL only list a right hand side.

I think the left and right are only different on racks with a dampner fitted.

[PG325]

I've just spoken to ECP and the inner rod on their website is coming up for non powered steering only, does anyone know the best place to get OEM quality inners as I've already got new Lemforder outers.

[daimlerman]

I bought complete tie rods(inner and outer as a unit)from my local GSF a couple of years ago.

[scott180gtb]

I've just bought lemforder complete units from ecp.
£25 plus vat each but this included the rod end as well.
I will get you the part number in the morning.

[G-Bear]

I've just bought lemforder complete units from ecp.
£25 plus vat each but this included the rod end as well.
I will get you the part number in the morning.

How did you manage that.. I looked them up on their website and they're £70 odd.

[Meatballs82]

You need 2 of part number 605110105 - £25.95 each plus vat in Lemforder

[PG325]

You need 2 of part number 605110105 - £25.95 each plus vat in Lemforder

Odd, that part number comes up as not fitting my 1989 325i but 605110115 does, these are £31.80, the only difference I can see is the inner knuckle has a small rubber boot.

[Meatballs82]

I have only ever sold 605110105 - trust me they fit, sold dozens of them!

[G-Bear]

You need 2 of part number 605110105 - £25.95 each plus vat in Lemforder

I just put that part number in and they came in at £43.14

http://www.eurocarparts.com/track-rod-and-track-rod-end

[PG325]

You need 2 of part number 605110105 - £25.95 each plus vat in Lemforder

I just put that part number in and they came in at £43.14

http://www.eurocarparts.com/track-rod-and-track-rod-end

ECP have a -20% offer, or you can buy from CP4L for £31.80 with free delivery.

[Meatballs82]

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/search/605110105/p/home

[PG325]

Matt, I've already gone and purchased the lemforder outers, is there an inner rod I can get on its own, I can only see OCAP and I'm not sure of their quality.

[Meatballs82]

We don't have the Ocap in stock after just checking, best thing to do is return the outers to your local branch and buy the complete assy if you're in a rush mate

[G-Bear]

Cheers gents.. Just ordered from CP4L (sorry Matt it's like swearing at the dinner table on a Sunday). £58.60 with a promotion code for two delivered.

Got an E46 067 rack waiting in the loft. Just wanted to get all new bushes before it went on... These shall get the ball rolling for my parts collect

[Kedge]

Got an E46 067 rack waiting in the loft. Just wanted to get all new bushes before it went on... These shall get the ball rolling for my parts collect

Make sure you get a new locking washer for each side as well mate. Unlikely you'll remove the old one without damaging it too much.

[G-Bear]

Cheers Kedge. They're on the list. I've changed a set on my old IS before.

[Kedge]

Cheers Kedge. They're on the list. I've changed a set on my old IS before.

[PG325]

Got an E46 067 rack waiting in the loft. Just wanted to get all new bushes before it went on... These shall get the ball rolling for my parts collect

Make sure you get a new locking washer for each side as well mate. Unlikely you'll remove the old one without damaging it too much.

Do E46 racks have a washer? It doesn't show them on RealOEM.

[ajay]

From memory no, i had the washers ready when i fitted my rack but found i could not use them. Someone please clarify this or ill have to have rack ends off again! LOL

[G-Bear]

Que DanThe....?

[scott180gtb]

From memory no, i had the washers ready when i fitted my rack but found i could not use them. Someone please clarify this or ill have to have rack ends off again! LOL

The assembly I just bought from ECP have no washers fitted.

Another trip to the dealers!

I don't think leaving them out is a good idea.

[G-Bear]

From memory no, i had the washers ready when i fitted my rack but found i could not use them. Someone please clarify this or ill have to have rack ends off again! LOL

The assembly I just bought from ECP have no washers fitted.

Another trip to the dealers!

I don't think leaving them out is a good idea.

I think the question was if the washers are needed on an E46 rack.

ajay, what rack is yours?

[daimlerman]

'Washer' is a locking device to prevent the inner tie rod from unscrewing from the rack,perhaps when turning the inner to adjust tracking.I found them impossible to fit due to the lip on the washer fouling my big spanner,so I used thread lock instead.

[G-Bear]

My Lemforder trackrods arrived yesterday. I found the ball joints on both trackrod ends moved with not much force. Is that normal they're certainly not loose but I expected them to be a bit stiffer.

I put new track rod ends on another E30 a year back and although I don't remember checking, I'm sure they were stiffer.

[capnmchl]

When they first come out the box they should be nice a stiff, but you do get the odd one thats loose. Could be a return? As long as it doesn't look like it's been on the car it should be alright.

[G-Bear]

I thought that could be the case but they both seemed the same. Perhaps a dodgey batch.

[PG325]

Mine arrived yesterday, I've just checked them, all joints seem fine, just smooth and precise, but they do move with a little bit of force, so much better than the E46 10 year old items I've taken off the rack.

[j2b]

Got mine from here german made @ £18.99 per side + febi front drop links
http://www.bandbcomponents.com