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can someone lend me a 7/16 unf die
doddy - 31/12/15 at 07:53 PM

hi i need to shorten a steering rack i need a 7/16 unf die can any one lend me one im happy to pay postage each way the part is off and ready cheers doddy

femster87 - 31/12/15 at 07:59 PM

RDGTOOLS 7/16" UNF DIE /standard unf pitch
cheaper to buy.

[Edited on 31/12/15 by femster87]

CosKev3 - 31/12/15 at 08:15 PM

Which part are you rethreading?

jossey - 31/12/15 at 08:37 PM

Take it to a local shop to do it's hard without proper tools and cooling oil etc.

loggyboy - 31/12/15 at 08:49 PM

Pretty sure i have one if you can be arsed to collect and return, or bring part.

owelly - 31/12/15 at 10:17 PM

Just ba aware that track rod threads will be rolled, rather than cut. Cut threads are 'weaker'. I'm not saying don't do it, just bevaware.

CosKev3 - 31/12/15 at 10:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Just ba aware that track rod threads will be rolled, rather than cut. Cut threads are 'weaker'. I'm not saying don't do it, just bevaware.


That's what I was thinking too.

loggyboy - 31/12/15 at 11:15 PM

Everyday is a school day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvWmH3Dr52o

steve m - 31/12/15 at 11:45 PM

I am sure ive got one, (at work at the moment)

but will check tomorrow, if so, im in crawley

steve

steve m - 1/1/16 at 12:14 PM

I do have a couple of 7/16 20 unf dies, if you want to pop over to me tomorrow?

steve