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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Minijohn on August 07, 2019, 01:55:33 PM

Title: Track rod ends question.
Post by: Minijohn on August 07, 2019, 01:55:33 PM

I’m converting from LHD with a steering box to RHD with a rack.
I have the rack but need track rod ends.
Does anyone know if all track rod ends for a steering rack are the same and the tapers will fit all swivels/steering arms?
Thanks

Title: Re: Track rod ends question.
Post by: 1973/126 on August 07, 2019, 05:25:27 PM

 I believe there is two different lengths. Have you got any photos of your steering rack?

Title: Re: Track rod ends question.
Post by: Minijohn on August 07, 2019, 10:33:07 PM

Please see attached photo.
Total length is 74cm

Title: Re: Track rod ends question.
Post by: 1973/126 on August 09, 2019, 09:18:10 PM

 Judging by the photo it looks like you need the longer ones. They are approx 21cm long.

Title: Re: Track rod ends question.
Post by: Minijohn on August 09, 2019, 11:42:40 PM

Thanks that's really useful.
I've since found there are 2 types listed.
A shorter one has a 12mm thread and listed for a 126BIS, a longer one a 14mm thread and listed for a 126 Personal.
I just checked my rack - 14mm !!
Thanks for your help.