Steering rack threads?

[mikemph]

Just been making up my rack extensions today. I have made them m14x2.0 on ball joint end and drilled the other end but is the trackrod end m14x2.0 or is it finer?

[Talonmotorsport]

What grade of steel are you using for your extensions? If it's too soft the threaded section will snap off.

[spud69]

Hi Mike,

The mk2 racks are metric M14 x 2mm, it is the mk1 racks that are imperial threads. They also want to be 125mm long.

Regards....AndyH

[baz-r]

you havent mk1 bits have you there inferial (1/2 unf ?) :rolleyes:
i got a new mk2 rack of the bay turned out to be a mk1 :confused:

[mikemph]

What grade of steel are you using for your extensions? If it's too soft the threaded section will snap off.

I have used bright drawn steel is that strong enough? If not I'm sure I could get hold of some high tensile bolts from stores at work. I could then turn them down to size.

[spud69]

That will be fine Mike, Rally Design ones are a light alloy and they are fine.

Regards...AndyH

[mikemph]

That's good news as I have made them already