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Steering rack extensions - bespoke?
dan8400 - 5/4/18 at 06:40 AM

Hi everyone,

I am currently building a reverse trike. I am using a Mk2 Punto steering rack.

I need extensions from this to Ford (Sierra) Track Rod Ends.

Without measuring I don't know the length (around 130mm at a guess)

Does anyone know where I could get these parts made? (The threads are not the same )

Thanks
Dan

Myke 2463 - 5/4/18 at 07:51 AM

Email:info@thelatheman.com sells lots of parts on ebay 182037303712

nick205 - 5/4/18 at 07:52 AM

Anyone with a lathe, some round steel bar and the right threading tools should be able to make these for you.

Gives you good cause to find and defriend a local engineering firm and have a pair made. Pretty certain both the Punto rack and Sierra rod ends are metric threads as well.

907 - 5/4/18 at 05:50 PM

quote " find and defriend a local engineering firm"


Tee He

nick205 - 6/4/18 at 09:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by 907
quote " find and defriend a local engineering firm"


Tee He



Damned typo's - "BE-friend"

I found one local to me who helped out with metals and the odd bit of machining during my kit build. As longs as I filled their biscuit barrel when I asked for stuff they were happy. Once the car was on the road I had to take it there and let them all have a look as well - not really an issue

907 - 6/4/18 at 02:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by 907
quote " find and defriend a local engineering firm"


Tee He



Damned typo's - "BE-friend"






Personally I think you were right the first time. You know what they say, "A friend in need is a pain in the bum."




nick205 - 9/4/18 at 10:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by 907
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by 907
quote " find and defriend a local engineering firm"


Tee He



Damned typo's - "BE-friend"






Personally I think you were right the first time. You know what they say, "A friend in need is a pain in the bum."









As a long standing lender of tools to a rather tight arsed brother-in-law I often share the same thought!