Track rod threads

[Bemmy]

Having a drama with the track rod ends I know they have different threads L& R I suspect it might just be a case of running a re-threader down it but I haven't one that size as anyone had this problem
I know that a replacement is cheap but just wondered if there was a quick fix?
Cheers bemmy

 

[Monkey13]

I good wire brush should do the trick, as good luck finding the correct die to run down it plus you'll need a thread gauge to work the thread out

 

[discool]

What's the problem? If you have just removed a ball joint a replacement should just screw back in, grease the thread first of course.

 

[Bemmy]

Discocool,
When I removed the LH old ball joint and tried to replace the new LH ball joint it wouldn't screw in either way but the RH ball joint fits a treat, worryingly
Cheers bemmy

 

[Bemmy]

I good wire brush should do the trick, as good luck finding the correct die to run down it plus you'll need a thread gauge to work the thread out

Yeah think I'll be buying a new rod!

 

[discool]

Assuming that u have the later 300 series the only left hand thread ball joint is on the n/s drag link, track rod ball joints are right hand threads at both ends,

 

[Bemmy]

Just a quick update I've checked the ball joints I got for my disco they are as follows
STRRTC5869 RH THREAD
STRRTC5870 LH THREAD
Discocool,
As stated earlier
When I removed the LH old ball joint and tried to replace the new LH ball joint it wouldn't screw in either way but the RH ball joint fits a treat, worryingly

I got these from paddock, they are Delphi not britpart

Any ideas
Bemmy

 

[Pikey]

Just a quick update I've checked the ball joints I got for my disco they are as follows
STRRTC5869 RH THREAD
STRRTC5870 LH THREAD
Discocool,
As stated earlier
When I removed the LH old ball joint and tried to replace the new LH ball joint it wouldn't screw in either way but the RH ball joint fits a treat, worryingly

I got these from paddock, they are Delphi not britpart

Any ideas
Bemmy

Some muppet has changed the ends so they're both RH threaded..,.

 

[blue beasty]

Some muppet has changed the ends so they're both RH threaded..,.

How? You'd need to re tap the rod and even then it'd be crap

 

[Pikey]

I had same problem with the 1st disco I owned. Track rod was 2 piece. & both track rod ends were RH threads.

 

[blue beasty]

I had same problem with the 1st disco I owned. Track rod was 2 piece. & both track rod ends were RH threads.

Shirley that means you can't adjust without popping a joint? Bit silly int it?

 

[Pikey]

Shirley that means you can't adjust without popping a joint? Bit silly int it?

Yep

 

[Bemmy]

Pikey, blue beasty,
New track rod I reckon then?

Bemmy

 

[Pikey]

Pikey, blue beasty,
New track rod I reckon then?

Bemmy

If ya sure that the thread is either fubar'd or wrong thread. Then yep I'm afraid so. Might as well get an HD one whilst ya getting one.

 

[Bemmy]

Roger that pikey, thanks for your time/ advice

Cheers Bemmy

 

[EeEk]

Shirley that means you can't adjust without popping a joint? Bit silly int it?

No

discos have a bracket for the steering damper so that end stays put. the other end has a 6 inch long bit with LH threads. the tracking is set using this small bit not the whole track rod. Thats why both ends are RH....the LH adjuster is 2 inches from the end.

 

[Pikey]

No

discos have a bracket for the steering damper so that end stays put. the other end has a 6 inch long bit with LH threads. the tracking is set using this small bit not the whole track rod. Thats why both ends are RH....the LH adjuster is 2 inches from the end.

That makes sense. It's been a few years since I had me first disco. but was sure they were both RH.

 

[jamesmartin]

That makes sense. It's been a few years since I had me first disco. but was sure they were both RH.

they are because of what eeek said rrc is the same,

 

[Pikey]

they are because of what eeek said rrc is the same,

I know see post 10.

 

[Bemmy]

So when I bought them should I have got x2 RH thread ball joints?
The diagrams show two different part No's for LH & RH
THANKS Bemmy