my write-up on rebuilding a rack and adding turbo tie rod end Options

[Wes V]

Well, here is a link to my latest write-up where I show how to rebuild a steering rack and add a turbo tie rod kit.

My Webpage

I know that there is an equal write-up on the Pelican board.

Let me know what you all think.

It's long and there are a lot of photos (god bless digital cameras)

Wes V

[charliew]

Ok nice write up. I have a question. If you use a smaller od washer on the turbo tie rod ends then you could use a normal thickness wrench yes? Is the big od washer bigger to keep the boot on or just a big washer so you gotta by the extra wrench for a almost one time job?

[Wes V]

Ok nice write up. I have a question. If you use a smaller od washer on the turbo tie rod ends then you could use a normal thickness wrench yes? Is the big od washer bigger to keep the boot on or just a big washer so you gotta by the extra wrench for a almost one time job?

Charliew;

I honestly don't know, and in doing research never found an verifiable comment, as to if the washer is intended as a bump stop.

The original "spanner wrench" nut would serve that function.

The bellows boot has nothing to do with it. There is a collar further down the turbo arm that serves as a seat for the bellows.

I just think it's prudent to have it.

If you don't want to buy that wrench (I found a part number on it and will do a cost search latter today) there are two options that come to mind.


You could borrow one. If you don't know somebody that has one, go by a GOOD bicyle shop and ask if they will let you use theirs.


You could also buy a "throw-away" wrench and grind down the sides to fit. It's ugly, but I've done it in the past.

Wes

[Wes V]

Dang, dang, dang;

When I did the turbo tie rod install, I used a cone wrench that I had around from my bicycle days. It's a 32mm / 36mm cone wrench. ("wrench force" model 59531)

Now the dumb part;

I don't remember if the end used was 32mm or 36mm.

Can somebody that has a Lemforder Turbo tie rod sitting around tell me if it's 32mm or 36mm. Please don't make me take the bellows off to check.

The reason I need to know is because I did a google search for "32mm cone wrench" and found them at Amazon used for around $5.00, however the other end was 15mm. (originally purchased through Snap-On)


Wes