simon205Mi16 0 Posted January 21, 2006 Where is the best place to buy 2 new track rod ends and how is the best way to get a seized one off? I have 309 running gear on my 205 so do i still need 205 track rod ends or 309?? Also with the tracking how is the best way to set this up?? Many thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted January 21, 2006 GSF or Eurocarparts would be my choice,i think 205 and 309 ones are the same. seized track end might mean a new a whole new tie rod,maybe wrong though!! Tracking i would get done proffesionly,ie not quickfit..Pro tyres is supposed to be good.its in Fareham,amybe a little far for you though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon205Mi16 0 Posted January 21, 2006 I have had to do the tracking myself after putting the 309 stuff on but only adjusted 1 side I know not the way to do it but thats the only thing i could do, as it was completely un-drivable. Im going to get it done properly this time one the new ends are on, i was just wondering what measurements are best as im sure 205 set-up wouldn't really work due to the wide track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted January 21, 2006 Not sure what settings you should use - but can recommend having it set up by Protyre - there's one in Bristol (Laurence Hill). £23.50 for a front set up - the machine they use is v impressive and gives you a print out of the various geometry measurements Re. getting the old TRend off; I'd just stick at it with WD40 and the spanners - and maybe a lump hammer. It really should come off without having to resort to using an oxy-torch to heat it up. Alot of these cr*ppy places get the blowtorch out as soon as the first attempt at loosening the nut fails - the problem is that once you've heated it up and quickly adjusted and tightened everything again, it's still hot - and once its cooled down you're not going to be loosening that nut again easily!! If you have to use a torch, leave everything to cool down before reassembling - and use a load of grease as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simon205Mi16 0 Posted January 21, 2006 Ill have to spend a wh8ile on it then to get that nut loose. getting it all set up i can get done in mums work they got this new 4 way computerised thing i just need to know what settings to get it set up on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted January 21, 2006 I have 309 running gear on my 205 so do i still need 205 track rod ends or 309??Many thanks all They are both the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
