track rod ends

[garfys v8s]

Does any body know the part number for chim 500 track rod ends ?
thanks in advance chaps, chapesses, gary

[Barreti]

If they will be the same as a '99 4ltr the part numbers on in this thread
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

[Barreti]

Now I come to think of it, something Spendy said in that thread rang bells.

I replaced the TREnds on my car and found on one side the TRE was straight, and on the other side it was cranked.
ie. One looked like -O and one _O

I don't think it will make any difference if you are planning to get the geometry done, but worth checking just in case the change would make something rub

[spend]

Barreti said:

I don't think it will make any difference if you are planning to get the geometry done, but worth checking just in case the change would make something rub

Yes it does! Its changing the complete geometry of the steering rack!!!!! ie bump steer... there are numerous problems reported on rack misalignment for other TVR models & I suspect it is far more prevalent than people realize on our cars.

[Barreti]

I stand corrected Dave.

Though I still have no idea what bump steer is so I'm off for a google

Read, read, mumble, dictionary, read, read.

Aha....
BUMP STEER


Definition: The tendency of a vehicle to suddenly veer or swerve to one side when hitting a bump or dip in the road. The condition is caused by uneven toe changes that occur as a result of the steering linkage or rack not being parallel with the road surface. This causes the wheels to change toe unevenly as the suspension undergoes jounce and rebound.


Now I just need to look up "jounce" LOL

So if your current setup is OK you should replace your TREs like-for-like then get it Geo'd ?

Edited by Barreti on Tuesday 18th January 14:14

[spend]

Barreti said:

So if your current setup is OK you should replace your TREs like-for-like then get it Geo'd ?

It's always the risk and million dollar questions of 'is the car still like it left the factory' & will the geo folks be arsed to check if the rack alignment is correct.......

Its all much easier to see if you bounce the car around whilst it is on a laser rig.