Had to split the lock nuts off my Track rod ends(MKII Escort) anyone have spares?
Not think it might be a better idea to fit new track rod ends
Sorry, this will be no use to you but might push you into getting new TR ends instead and save some trouble. I donated my TR end lock nuts to help
another se7en get through SVA. Mine were brand new Sierra TR ends. I cant get replacements. V.Strange thread. 10,mm OD and similar thread form to 1/4
whitworth. Ill have to buy some new ends
I just bought new track rod ends and you don't get lock nuts with them, it's a "dealer part" 
Doesn't that take the biscuit?
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Originally posted by Peteff
I just bought new track rod ends and you don't get lock nuts with them, it's a "dealer part"
Just phoned the dealer, 48p each + vat, I'm on my way.
I'll buy some
You defo don't get them with new TREs
I got lock nuts with the TRE's i got with my Mac#1 chassis package as supplied by the TRE maker. These also fitted the TRE's that my father
has on his MK, so some aftermarket TRE's definitely come supplied with lock nuts. The dealer part (that i took off the donor) is a castellated
nut to suit a split pin and it doesnt fit mine - different thread form. Make sure you get the right ones.
Please let me know if the dealer bit is nyloc or castellated??
I was after the thread form for two reasons - 1. to replace the lock nuts, and 2. to buy some more so i can put two nuts on each end as a belt and
braces tactic. (cant help thinking the split pin type are more secure).
Cheers,
Darren.
Here they are. £1.13 a pair from GK Ford. Same as Sierra ones. Edit:- The Nylocs for the rod end do come with the new ones, as BT says though they do
depend on supplier as to thread, it was the rack lock nuts I was short of.
[Edited on 21/2/05 by Peteff]
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This isn't the lock for the hub - t's the one for the TRE onto the rack
Darren you have u2u