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Help! Track Rod on 90 bending
paul_humphreys:
Have a look HERE
Paul
Petergg:
Welding of steering/suspension parts is also a MOT fail.
Peter
drmike:
I thought the MOT fail was a weld repair/join not adding strength?
Not sure what ALRC is but if it's anythijg like ARC then I'm not surprised. They seem hell bent on preventing people from competing.
Mike
Indeed I've just checked what looks like the MOT manual and found
d. repairs, especially by welding, or evidence that excessive heat has been applied, to steering components or structural members
Note: This inspection also applies to rear wheel steering systems including front to rear connecting shafts d. structural repair by welding to a steering linkage component, or signs of excessive heat having been applied
As far as I can see it refers to repairs by welding althoiugh excessive heat may also apply.
rollazuki:
--- Quote ---Welding of steering/suspension parts is also a MOT fail
--- End quote ---
only if its a repair not giving the same strength, or a modification which could weaken the original part.
A strengthening rib along a shaft could not be deemed to be either of the above.
Just out of interest tho, why is a strengthened steering idler arm/trackrod not permissible in trials? any ideas?
davidlandy:
many track rods bend easily cos theyve been bent before and have been straightened as best as possbile
I found that once I had bent mine on a tree stump then straightened it - I only had to hit a bump with a wheel and that bent it therefter
now i run with solid bars, not the sleeve over type - much much better, no problems since and recommended
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