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Sierra column and other bits
flak monkey - 17/2/06 at 07:36 PM

Anyone got one going spare?

I dont need the switches, or even a key, but do need the wheel and a complete column (non-adjustable preferably).

If someone also has a suitable standard (ie off a non PAS car) downlink, I would also be grateful.

Also need a new mk 2 escort quick rack if anyone has one thats in good condition and can guarantee me the track rods arent bent this time!

Beer tokens await.

martthefridgeman - 17/2/06 at 10:55 PM

is it this one Rescued attachment P2170690.JPG
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omega0684 - 18/2/06 at 01:49 AM

dave as you know i bought a escort quick rack from rally design the other day it arrived next day, and its awesome, cant wait to stick it in the dax, but you will need rack extensions as escort rack is shorter than sierra

Alex

gazza285 - 18/2/06 at 02:13 AM

If I can straighten exhaust valves then you can straighten track rods.
Or sell me the bent one cheap.

flak monkey - 18/2/06 at 08:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by martthefridgeman
is it this one


No I mean the longer one that goes from the column to the rack.

Alex, yes I am planning on getting one from rally design, but thought I would try my luck on here first.

Gazza, it was recommended that I shouldnt attempt to straighten the track rods. I can do it though. The rack I have at the moment is just a standard one though. Will probably end up getting a 2.9 ratio one fomr rally design though.

David

JoelP - 18/2/06 at 09:11 AM

that downlink in marts picture is the one one that goes from the column to the rack. The other type has a universal joint rather than a rubber thing, but both are quite short. Needs lengthening, and sometimes another u/j adding.

flak monkey - 18/2/06 at 09:15 AM

Fair enough, I just thought the standard one was longer than that But I know it needs lengthening.

Can the rubber donut be swapped for a proper UJ?

Cheers,
David

Peteff - 18/2/06 at 09:29 AM

The one you want swivels at the triangular section joint, the one in the picture is from an adjustable column and joins to the piece you want. You would need to cut one end from each piece to make your downlink or extend the other piece and join them together. You don't need a quick rack, the car will drive perfectly well with a standard rack till you upgrade, or just straighten the one you have, I did it often enough on Minis and never had any problems. You could get a standard rack and replace the standard parts with your quick rack gearing cheaper than buying another quick rack.

[Edited on 18/2/06 by Peteff]

Danozeman - 18/2/06 at 09:50 AM

quote:

The one you want swivels at the triangular section joint, the one in the picture is from an adjustable column and joins to the piece you want.


Ills second that,. Mine has that bit on it althought not off an adjustable comlum. Its part of 2 bits.

May be of use not cheap though linky

[Edited on 18/2/06 by Danozeman]

flak monkey - 18/2/06 at 09:58 AM

Thanks gents .

So anyone got a non-adjustable column and downlink they dont need?

Heres what my bent track rod looks like! Its bent at the ball, not along its length...

front cage
front cage