#1 Series 2 RHD Aftermarket Steering Rack Issue
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2025 7:15 pm
Hi,
Working on a customers S2 with a manual rack. It was converted from LHD. Checking the steering rack and found that on the passenger side the Tie rod end socket and spring were missing, along with the lock tab. I checked the drivers side and they were present but the socket was small and nylon and the spring smaller than standard (I had a spare from a 67 manual rack). Also, my old lock tab from the 67 has a larger diameter. than this rack.
Would I be looking at an aftermarket non standard replacement? Any clues on who were supplying them so I can look for spare parts. I can send images for id.
Many Thanks
Eddie Cross
Working on a customers S2 with a manual rack. It was converted from LHD. Checking the steering rack and found that on the passenger side the Tie rod end socket and spring were missing, along with the lock tab. I checked the drivers side and they were present but the socket was small and nylon and the spring smaller than standard (I had a spare from a 67 manual rack). Also, my old lock tab from the 67 has a larger diameter. than this rack.
Would I be looking at an aftermarket non standard replacement? Any clues on who were supplying them so I can look for spare parts. I can send images for id.
Many Thanks
Eddie Cross