Track rod ends & Wishbones

[R1UJO]

Hi all
just starting the last corner of suspension refurbish (quinny has got a lot to answer for )I need to replace the track rod ends, what are they off i've searched but can't find any info. Also has anybody got 2nd hand but serviceable bottom front drivers side wishbone for sale the one i've just taken off is knackered to much rust.

TIA

Chris

[lotusandy]

I just replaced the track rod ends on my 1998 Chim, they were from a MKII Escort, gaiters are from a TR7, pretty sure they will be the same on a Griff.

Andy

[SMB]

lotusandy said:

I just replaced the track rod ends on my 1998 Chim, they were from a MKII Escort, gaiters are from a TR7, pretty sure they will be the same on a Griff.

Andy

Mk2 escorts had two sizes I think , so might be worth checking which before rushing in.

[spend]

IIRC folks have 2 kinds straight or cranked, if they are interchanged you will screw up the rack alignment (bump steer problems anyone?)

[crackedfinger]

I replaced the track rod ends and top ball joints about 2 years ago (bought from a reputable TVR parts supplier and they fit well), the problem is that they looked terrible within just a few months. Surface corrosion isn't nice at all. Has anyone found a source of rod ends/ ball joints which are better quality than the rest?