track rod adjusters

[nothelle300]

when buying a complete track rod though this should include the adjuster/track rod end????

[Azman]

Yep it does. The ones I got from ECP were complete- everything needed there!

[pastures16]

this is true but what about when you go to get the tracking done next time and they round the nuts off do you go and buy new track rods

[Azman]

Obviously that would work out expensive. What I have done is get it tracked, get it home, off come the wheels and wrap the things in elecy tape and then spray the ****** with silicone sray to hopefully make it more watertight. I have then put 2 hose clips on each end of the tape to stop it from unraveling while driving.

I thought it was a good idea so I am giving it a try!!!!

[Corey]

Obviously that would work out expensive. What I have done is get it tracked, get it home, off come the wheels and wrap the things in elecy tape and then spray the ****** with silicone sray to hopefully make it more watertight. I have then put 2 hose clips on each end of the tape to stop it from unraveling while driving.

I thought it was a good idea so I am giving it a try!!!!

problem with that is moisture/condensation will form under the tape and it will still corrode an sieze the only cure isto dissassemble and apply anti seize paste.

[pastures16]

problem with that is moisture/condensation will form under the tape and it will still corrode an sieze the only cure isto dissassemble and apply anti seize paste.

as above but cover the adjuster with an old strip of innertube wraped round it held in place with cable ties

[volcano rs]

if you use copper grease once you have loosend it it does protect it fairly good .

[tobodestroyer]

i can now get the adjusters for standard track rod ends they are made by qh £15 +vat for a pair

Where can I get these from and how do I order them as this is exactly what I need. I'm ditching the QRSport fitted rose-jointed ends as they as no good for every day use. No lubrication spells trouble as far as I can see.

[tobodestroyer]

I've just ordered the Quinton Hazell adjusters from my local motor factors. £4.85 + vat each. I'll let you know what they're like when I pick them up tomorrow....

[tobodestroyer]

Got them. Brand new adjusters from local factors. £4.16 +vat each. Super. Pics to follow when I've worked out this b***y gallery.

[tobodestroyer]

Track-rod adjusters are available.

Here you go. A picture of the brand new adjusters. As you can see, they do NOT come with the cones (locking rings) which are also needed. The part number of the adjusters is QR5005S (Equivalent: MTR5005)



Another view...



If you need new ones, the cones are available from the main dealer for about £4 each inc. vat. I've ordered a pair as there were two missing on my Avant. This is the part that I refer to...(I'll upload part number next week once I know it).



This means that you can replace both adjusters and all four cones for a little over £20. Not a bad saving when you consider most retailers tell you that you need to replace the entire track-rod assembly at £40 per side. I hope that this helps to save you all some pennies in the future.

[S2central.net]

Cool - but have you fitted them yet - all OK ?

Paul

[merlin's S4]

Does anyone know if I can use these on my S4? I'm replacing the track control arms soon and was looking at doing the track rods too but they're £60 each!!

I can get the rod ends (16mm thread) for a tenner a piece and it'd be nice if I could buy the adjusters seperately!

[tobodestroyer]

Cool - but have you fitted them yet - all OK ?

Paul

Fitted and all is fine.

[caterpillar]

Copperpaste Or??

use some copper paste on these,or even better som woodentare(i think its written so). i use it om heavy bolts,and some on the lower parts on payloaders,and heavy tractors... ALWAYS