nstrug

Hi -

Can anyone tell me where I can get new tie rods for a Mk2 Escort steering rack? I had a slight *ahem* incident that has left both tie rods bent. I really don't want to get a whole new rack as everything else if fine - just 2 new (or used) inner tie rods.

NB It's the inner tie rods (i.e. the bit that bolts into the rack) that I want - NOT the tie rod ends - they're fine.

Nick

tabetha

Same as a lot of other fords, the drumsticks just screw in the end of the rack, or you could always heat up and straighten yours.
tabetha

nstrug

Hi Tabetha -

I've got the rods out no problems (once I realised there was a rollpin locking the end caps on).

I'll look at straightening mine out then - would heat to cherry red and straighten in a vice do the trick?

I would still prefer new ones tbh, but it looks like they can't be bought separate from a rack.

Nick

tabetha

They can defo be bought seperate, but will be fine if straightened, yes heat till glowing then vice/hammer them till straight/ish, don't have to be 100%, as will be adjusted and maintain same length anyway.
tabetha