Will 0 Posted December 12, 2005 Had the geometry setup on my C yesterday but was told one of the track-rods is slightly bent, which made it impossible to get a completely accurate tracking setting. The garage said if I get it changed they'll set it up again free of charge so me question is - what's the job of changing a track rod like. If it's easy, something I could do in 2/3 hours then I'll do it tomorrow as have the day off, otherwise I'll prob end up waiting 'till next summer... Thanks for any advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted December 12, 2005 If they're anything like mine, they'll be siezed on after 10 years! :oops: I bought new track rod ends + bolts and got my garage to fit em :) Cost about £60 for the fitting. I think they heat the old ones up with a blow torch once they're seized, so they can get 'em off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted December 12, 2005 GSF sell track rods with ends for about £20 but make sure you get the ones with several sides to the joint where it meets the rack (not the 2 sided golf one) It's a pig of a job because you need to get a thin 32mm spanner between the subframe and wishbone to undo the old one and a ball joint seperator to release the end, the boot is reusable but you may need to saw the old rod into to get it off... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
