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Title: Tie rod end
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 08, 2020, 09:41:58 AM

I need to change my tie rod end but not sure about part
Number or what car and year it came from
also need a bushing in the steering rack
Just want to get the right parts
Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: BDA on Monday,June 08, 2020, 09:52:31 AM

The tie rod ends are from a Triumph Spitfire (as is the upper ball joint). I don't think the year is important.

Which bushing in the steering rack are you talking about? Are you planning on rebuilding or "freshening" your rack?

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 08, 2020, 10:25:26 AM

Thanks BDA I have to change the outer bushing passenger side I feel some movement
Im gonna take it out and refresh it for now it seems to be only one bushing plus the tie rod

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: BDA on Monday,June 08, 2020, 10:49:35 AM

Still not sure what you mean. Is it on this diagram: https://mossmotors.com/triumph-spitfire/suspension-steering/steering-rack-2

Could you be talking about the busing inside the rack tube that supports the passenger side of the rack? I don't believe those are available.

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: 4129R on Monday,June 08, 2020, 10:52:31 AM

I have 6 of those in bits in my garage.................

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: RoddyMac on Monday,June 08, 2020, 03:22:37 PM

BDA,
The passenger side bushing is #24 on the diagram you've linked, showing that they're currently trading for $6.99 USD.

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: BDA on Monday,June 08, 2020, 03:55:28 PM

Ah! I stand corrected! They are available! Thanks Roddy and califkid_66, you're set.

Title: Re: Tie rod end
Post by: califkid_66 on Monday,June 08, 2020, 07:06:42 PM

Thanks  guys that’s exactly the bushing I was
Talking about  thanks again for your help