Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Got everything off under my 912 and the trackrod ends and the rubber buffers that screw into the rack are all shot , would it be better to replace the rods and buffers with a later turbo trackrod setup , so just rods boots and ends . Any pointers greatly appreciated .
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"66 LHD 912"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Turbo tie rods are a good sensible upgrade. BUT if your car and steering rack are short wheel base then you will need the extended turbo tie rod kit as you will not get the length and sufficient threads in the rack for safety.
Check the date stamp on the rack
HTH
Sean
Check the date stamp on the rack
HTH
Sean
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Thanks for that . Just the info I needed cheers .SeanP wrote:Turbo tie rods are a good sensible upgrade. BUT if your car and steering rack are short wheel base then you will need the extended turbo tie rod kit as you will not get the length and sufficient threads in the rack for safety.
Check the date stamp on the rack
HTH
Sean
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"66 LHD 912"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
That’s a sub rack from the picture
Check out elephant racings website
Also check the condition of the rubber connector to the steering shaft
Check out elephant racings website
Also check the condition of the rubber connector to the steering shaft
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Yeah it's a swb rack , the rubbers are shot that's why I'm thinking of going the turbo tie rod route . Just getting some longer rods tomorrow then hopefully good to go .SeanP wrote:That’s a sub rack from the picture
Check out elephant racings website
Also check the condition of the rubber connector to the steering shaft
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"66 LHD 912"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
I'm running the elephant racing turbo kit on my SWB, came with everything I needed. Lovely stuff.
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Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
You'll need Lemfoerder Tie Rods - anything else is just too short. The early racks are different but I've fitted these to my 65 and works well.
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Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Rover 400 track rod ends give you the length you need
73 914 (with the YellowOne)
67 E-Type Coupe
67 E-Type Coupe
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Yes they do, and a lot cheaper than buying from a Porsche specialistSplitty64 wrote:Rover 400 track rod ends give you the length you need
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Cheers for replies guys , i have rebuilt the front end , new products made and on my site now , as to the trackrods i have sourced some modern vw ones that look like they will be perfect . So hopefully should have results soon .
"66 LHD 912"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
"63 LHD Split Bus"
"66 RHD Bug"
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
I plan to refresh my steering this coming winter. From this thread do I conclude that turbo tie rods are not long enough for a 912? Regardless, out of interest, what are the advantages of turbo tie rods? Do they provide a benefit on a 912? Thanks.
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
The kit that all the main supplier sell will not fit an a swb steering rack safely. You need either to buy the swb kit or rover 400 rods and turbo ball joints and then make/source a spacerGonzoBard wrote:I plan to refresh my steering this coming winter. From this thread do I conclude that turbo tie rods are not long enough for a 912? Regardless, out of interest, what are the advantages of turbo tie rods? Do they provide a benefit on a 912? Thanks.
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
OK, thanks.. Is it worth updating to turbo ball joints?
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
In a word. Yes
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Turbo trackrods onto early rack setup Questions
Great, thanks.