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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MV6Matt on 06 April 2012, 19:28:08

Title: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: MV6Matt on 06 April 2012, 19:28:08

Last weekend had my steering geometry/steering/alignment done at a place near me recommended on the WIM website.
As I was putting the refurbed MV6 17's back on and the Winters off I thought I'd get it done.

All 4 of the track rods (2x front 2x rear) were seized. Out came blow torches and other interesting paraphernalia but to no avail - nothing would move.
As it happened and luckily only one wheel was out 'a fraction' - everything else within the recommended range front and rear

So, I need to find 4 adjustable track rods.
Is it a false economy to fit second hand or should I fit new?

Advice is sought, here , please.
Let me know what you reckon.

Ta and Happy Easter

Matthew

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: feeutfo on 06 April 2012, 20:15:52

Fit new. Not overly expensive. Delphi seem ok. (but not thier wishbones)

...but front and rear...? :-\

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: VX1 on 06 April 2012, 20:28:41

I agree with chris, buy new for the front and good luck for the rears, not sure if you can get the rears for the omega aftermarket so it might be a case of going to VX. The front track rods are easy to get hold of aftermarket or VX but the VX ones are expensive you could be looking at about £80 ish per side where as aftermarket about £35 for both. Now I got mine from Vaux World off the bay of e cost me £30 delivered for both sides.

HTH

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: RobG on 06 April 2012, 20:31:54

Quote from: VX1 on 06 April 2012, 20:28:41

I agree with chris, buy new for the front and good luck for the rears, not sure if you can get the rears for the omega aftermarket so it might be a case of going to VX. The front track rods are easy to get hold of aftermarket or VX but the VX ones are expensive you could be looking at about £80 ish per side where as aftermarket about £35 for both. Now I got mine from Vaux World off the bay of e cost me £30 delivered for both sides.

HTH

Around £110 the pair

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: VX1 on 06 April 2012, 20:37:57

Around £110 the pair

Bloody Ouch!!

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: RobG on 06 April 2012, 20:38:45

Quote from: VX1 on 06 April 2012, 20:37:57

Around £110 the pair

Bloody Ouch!!

lemforder are around £90 each :o

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: feeutfo on 06 April 2012, 20:41:07

Delphi £60 odd the pair. Plus vat though, maybe? It was a while ago.

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: MV6Matt on 06 April 2012, 20:41:39

Thanks for the swift replies lads

New it is.
And yup, all 4 seized , so front and rear

Matthew

Title: Re: Replacement Track Rod arms Front and Rear
Post by: Zippy2012 on 09 April 2012, 01:12:05

Quote from: MV6Matt on 06 April 2012, 20:41:39

Thanks for the swift replies lads

New it is.
And yup, all 4 seized , so front and rear

Matthew

AHH Crap all mine are too!! but my left rear is way out! & both fronts are out of alignment too!!