Track rod end gaiters

[Citron Presse]

It's been pointed out that my Lomax's track rod does not have any gaiters. I assume this will be an MOT fail?

How easy are they to fit? I assume the track rod has to be disconnected?

[Jack602]

Normally track rod end has to be dismantled, these came apart easily on one of my 2cv donors, the other set are still assembled!
DerFranzose sell some gaiters that "can be mounted over complete tie rod end without it tears", however might be a good idea to dismantle check and grease track rod ends anyway as have been run without gaiters.
All components making up the track rod end assembly are available new.
You might want to consider fitting new locking nuts incorporating grease nipples whilst in pieces.

Jack
Pembleton Supersport

[namster]

It might be a bit overkill for your situation, but I can't recommend Howard Smiths TRE ball joint conversion enough, its not cheap, but for the work that goes into it, it is good value.

This does away with the 2cv set up and steering arms and replaces them with new arms, adjusters, lock nuts, and a modern BMW ball joint.

Not only is it a doddle to fit, theres no adjustment required (apart from tracking) and it looks better on our open wheel cars too.

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Just my two penneth.

[hutchii]

If you're happy that the joint doesn't need stripping down for lubrication I suggest you use self amalgamating tape.
I used it about 5 years ago and it's stood the test of time, was easy to use and only cost me about £5 for a roll of 19mm wide x 5 metres long