jammy Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 https://www.compbrake.com/product/vauxhall-astra-v-track-rod-ends-pair/ Track rods and ends are comimg to replacement time so thought about giving these a bash?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Are they rose joints? Should be better than the standard parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Yes mate thet are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 They are mainly for cars that have been lowered..... Basically they stop bump steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 I had rose joints on the rear arms of the Mondeo. It definitely firmed it up but have no experience of them on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 The main problem is they are normally lined with Teflon and exposed to the elements so within no time they start to knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Can i cover them in some greese to slow this down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 The correct grease would help but it doesn't last long. I developed our own drop-links for the MX5's but i was forced to drop the line because the Teflon liner wore-out within a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Wow that is quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Once they start knocking that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Crap for seaside use then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Yes....... They work fine but the life expectancy is short....... But saying that it's fine if the knocking doesn't bother you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Hmmmm tempted to at least try them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Wont the knocking mean play within the joints though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Yes...... Normally they have a Teflon liner and although it's a strong metal it's wears very fast due to the thickness. You can pack them with grease to prolong the life but it's a constant commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 NO good in seaside town then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 No not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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