Track rod ends - Revision history

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 The track rod ends are fitted to BMW 300 (E21) series, Fiat 131 Mirafiori, Porsche 924 & 944, VW Golf MkI, Jetta Mk I, Scirocco Mk I & II, Caddy pick up, Transporter Type 2 and Volvo 340s. They are non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT.
-'''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect and that they are '''similar''' to Vauxhall/Opel Vectra 1995-2002 which will fit but are where close to 1cm out of true.'''
+'''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect and that they are ''similar'' to QR3167S for the Vauxhall/Opel Vectra 1995-2002 which will fit but are where close to 1cm out of true (see below).'''
 Part Nos.
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 '''''IMPORTANT''
-LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable. Please check [http://forum.lotuselancentral.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=13047 LEC] for the latest information'''
+LEC member Readit found that the previously identified QH QR3167S ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable. Please check [http://forum.lotuselancentral.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=13047 LEC] for the latest information'''

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 ==Cross reference ==
-The track rod ends are '''similar''' to Vauxhall/Opel Vectra  1995-2002. They are non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT.
+The track rod ends are fitted to BMW 300 (E21) series, Fiat 131 Mirafiori, Porsche 924 & 944, VW Golf MkI, Jetta Mk I, Scirocco Mk I & II, Caddy pick up, Transporter Type 2 and Volvo 340s. They are non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT.
-'''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect.'''
+'''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect and that they are '''similar''' to Vauxhall/Opel Vectra 1995-2002 which will fit but are where close to 1cm out of true.'''
 Part Nos.
-Delphi TA1592
+Delphi TA770
-FAI SS383 †
+Delphi TA878 †
-Febi Bilstein 09113 †
+Delphi TA2021 †
-Firstline FTR 4601 †
+FAI SS323 †
-Lucas TRW JTE223 †
+FAI SS942 †
-MOOG OP-ES-5579 †
+FAI SS945 †
-Motaquip VTR280 †
+Falcon FT815 †
-Pearl Products PTR149 †
+Falcon FTR769 †
-Powertrain PSTR332 †
+Falcon FTR776 †
-Sachs RE0600 †
+Febi Bilstein 04452 †
-Sasic 9006561 †
+Febi Bilstein 05190 †
-Sidem 9637 †
+Lucas TRW JTE149 †
-Tridon 8500 24109 †
+Lucas TRW JTE343 †
-TRW 29-ES-5579 †
+Lucas TRW JTE394 †
-Unipart GSJ1040 †
+Mapco 19874 †
-Quinton Hazell QR3167S
+MOOG BM-ES-3042 †
-Veco VB1443 †
+MOOG PO-ES-7111 †
 Note † : additional cross references from QH Q-PIC datbase.

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 '''''IMPORTANT''
-LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable.'''
+LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable. Please check [http://forum.lotuselancentral.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=13047 LEC] for the latest information'''
 [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_side_view.jpg]]   [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_top_view.jpg]]

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 ==Cross reference ==
-The track rod ends are similar to Vauxhall/Opel Vectra  1995-2002. They are non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT.
+The track rod ends are '''similar''' to Vauxhall/Opel Vectra  1995-2002. They are non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT.
 '''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect.'''
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 '''''IMPORTANT''
 LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable.'''
-[[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_side_view.jpg]] [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_top_view.jpg]]
+[[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_side_view.jpg]]   [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_top_view.jpg]]

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 Note † : additional cross references from QH Q-PIC datbase.
-'''LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable.'''
+'''''IMPORTANT''
 [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_side_view.jpg]] [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_top_view.jpg]]

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	Note † : additional cross references from QH Q-PIC datbase.		Note † : additional cross references from QH Q-PIC datbase.

−	LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable.	+	'''LEC member Readit found that the QH ball joints are ~6mm longer and ~6mm taller than the Lotus OEM ones. Even if the geometry is correctly set up after fitting (highly advisable, especially as they are not identical to OEMs), using these ball joints may affect the dynamics (bump steer) and fitting is probably not advisable.'''
		+	[[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_side_view.jpg]] [[Image:Track_rod_ends_-_top_view.jpg]]

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-The track rod ends are Vectra / Carlton - non handed and commonly available from motor factors - price approx £10 each incl. VAT. '''Note that Land Rover and Fiesta references given elsewhere are incorrect.'''
+'''''The latest information from Freelander, however still treat with caution as the QH database lists the application as Mercedes Benz!'''''
 Part Nos.
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 Delphi TA1529
-Falcon FT1055
+Falcon FT1055 †
-Febi Bilstein 03387
+Febi Bilstein 03387 †
-Firstline FTR 4296
+Firstline FTR 4296 †
-MOOG ME-ES-0642
+MOOG ME-ES-0642 †
-Motaquip VTR202
+Motaquip VTR202 †
-Powertrain PSTR163
+Powertrain PSTR163 †
-Sachs RE0714
+Sachs RE0714 †
-Sidern 50433
+Sidern 50433 †
-Tridon 8500 2382
+Tridon 8500 2382 †
-TRW 11-ES-6251
+TRW 11-ES-6251 †
-Unipart GSJ467
+Unipart GSJ467 †
 Quinton Hazell QR2518S
-Veco VB1387
+Veco VB1387 †