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Track rod end coverings
aka Keith - 11/5/09 at 12:16 PM

On the CBS site, they sell a heat shrink track rod end covering.

I need to replace the track rod ends on my car, but do I need to cover them up , a la CBS, or does it just look better?

The stuff only cost £3, but they want £6 for postage. So

Do you run our car with them covered or not?

Cheers
Craig

Mr Whippy - 11/5/09 at 12:27 PM

you only need to cover it for the SVA test, MOT guys couldn't care less

[Edited on 11/5/09 by Mr Whippy]

aka Keith - 11/5/09 at 12:29 PM

I am talking about Post SVA. The car is already on the road.

iank - 11/5/09 at 12:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by aka Keith
I am talking about Post SVA. The car is already on the road.


Just looks 'better' if you like that kind of thing. Cable junction box glands are cheaper and work just as well.

tegwin - 11/5/09 at 12:34 PM

If you really want to cover them up... get some plastic cable glands... they just slide over the rod etc..

aka Keith - 11/5/09 at 12:48 PM

tegwin, any particular size I would be looking for?


cheers
Craig

snapper - 11/5/09 at 06:19 PM

Measur the lock nut, im guesing 17mm Tool Station and Screw Fix do exterior gland kits 20mm for a few quid