dan8400
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 08:44 AM |
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Custom steering rack extensions
As title.
I am after some custom steering rack extensions for my trike build. I have a punto steering rack which is m12 x 1.5 threads. I need to connect these
to Sierra track rod ends.
I will double check the thread sizes and length I need.
I just need to know where to go to get these made and approximate costs. Unless I can pay anyone on here can do them
Thanks
Dan
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nick205
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 11:48 AM |
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I can't make them for you, but whilst building my MK Indy I made friends with a local engineering firm. They proved very useful as a source of
materials and for getting some bits made - e.g. seat mounts welded up. If you can find someone similar and give them the track rod and rod ends they
may be able to make what you need.
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russbost
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 11:54 AM |
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M12 x 1.5 is the same as the Cinquecento rack I use for the Furore, I have extensions 170mm long (75mm internal thread, 50mm on the male end), which
have M12 x 1.25 thread on the outer end for the Toyota TRE's , no idea whether that matches up with Sierra thread?
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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dan8400
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 11:58 AM |
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The Sierra thread is m14 x 2
Russ, I don't suppose you know the size of the taper on the Toyota TRE?
Good suggestion nick. I will have a look into local firms
Thanks
Dan
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russbost
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 12:02 PM |
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We have tapers made to fit the Toyota TRE's for our hub adapters, they are 20mm thick, & the taper goes from 15.5mm down 12.5mm, I believe
that is a 4.8 deg taper each side, total inclusive taper of 9.6 deg
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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dan8400
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 12:10 PM |
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I know it's a long shot, but do you know if that is compatible with the Sierra TRE?
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russbost
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 12:13 PM |
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Sorry, but no idea as I don't use Sierra stuff, I'm sure several peeps on here must know, worth asking a separate Q in case others
aren't following this thread? Might be close enough that a tapered reamer would sort it for you?
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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MattD
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 01:19 PM |
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Source - http://www.super7thheaven.co.uk/blog/haynes-roadster-lower-front-arm/
Not sure I like the wishbone design on first pass... too many moveable fasteners to flex for my liking.
But it gives the taper info you need.... & the drawing linky links back to LCB !!
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/a1084019-sierra%20upright.jpg
According to Ford and the drawing below, a standard track rod end taper is 7° 9′ 7″
7° 9′ 7″ = 7.151944°
[Edited on 30/10/17 by MattD]
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dan8400
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 06:45 PM |
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Thanks for the info. Just to confirm, the TRE taper is: 7.151944 degrees?
Thanks
Dan
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MattD
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 07:16 PM |
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Yes, it says 7.1 degrees.
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dan8400
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| posted on 30/10/17 at 07:20 PM |
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Thank you
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