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Track rod or drag link ?

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Jimbo:
...........the bar that runs behind the front axle (110 Td5), that links the front wheels together (has a track rod end on each end) - is the bar the 'track rod' or the 'drag link' ?

Reason for asking (such a mundane  :oops: ) question is that mine is a bit bent, and needs replacing - I thought it would be ok, as there's not much steering shake, but it's starting to scrub the front tyres a bit now.

I know that I could go in the parts place and ask - just don't want to look a complete prat !

Ta,
Jim

ibexman:
Thats the track rod.

The bar at the front is the drag link.

dom

Jimbo:
That makes sense, seeing as the bar has a 'track rod end' at each end - I was just having trouble convincing myself ! ](*,)

Is it worth changing the 'ends' at the same time ?

Jim

Henry Webster:
Usually is worth changing the ends too, but not necessary if they are newish.

Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to a strengthened one like a Sumo bar!  Similar price or cheaper than a std LR part.

H

Jimbo:

--- Quote from: "Henry Webster" ---
Might be a good opportunity to upgrade to a strengthened one like a Sumo bar!  Similar price or cheaper than a std LR part.

H
--- End quote ---


Now there's a thought - but what do I go for ? (and where from ?)

Answers on a postcard please !

Ta,
Jim

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