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ds23pallas Snailer

Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 48 Location: Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:50 am Post subject: Suspension tie rods |
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Does anyone in the UK have any spare suspension tie rods (the bits with the eyes in them)?
Mine are screwed all of the way out to make the car lower, but there's not much thread holding them on so I'd like to cut and weld some up to make them longer and get the car lower with more thread holding them on.
ECAS are after £12.59 each which seems a bit pricey, especially as I'm only going to cut them in half
Cheers _________________ Andy T
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Etienne Hoodrider

Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 2829
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:08 am Post subject: |
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You can buy longer one at the Burton shop. _________________ www.super2cv.com |
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TONY ENGLAND Lowered

Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 742 Location: MALDON, ENGLAND, UK
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: |
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You can cut them in half and weld a nut or heavy guage steel tube in the middle to make it longer.
I have done this on three cars and had NO PROBLEMS.
And it does'nt cost anything either.
Depends how good your welding is of course  _________________ If it works ok, "LEAVE IT THE FUCK ALONE". |
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ds23pallas Snailer

Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 48 Location: Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:16 am Post subject: |
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Yeah that's my plan. I don't want to do it to my only set though in case I want to go back to normal (or I bugger it up and leave my car immobile )
Didn't realise Burton sold longer ones, although it would be £55 for 4. Call me cheap but that sounds a lot for some tie rods. _________________ Andy T
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TONY ENGLAND Lowered

Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 742 Location: MALDON, ENGLAND, UK
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Yeah see your point Andy, but the same rules apply. If you need to go back then cut them in half again and weld original parts back together.
Piece Of Piss, LOL
Cheers Tony  _________________ If it works ok, "LEAVE IT THE FUCK ALONE". |
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TONY ENGLAND Lowered

Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 742 Location: MALDON, ENGLAND, UK
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:28 am Post subject: |
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You wont need to add much either. I only added half an inch to mine and it would sit on the road if i wanted it too.
Also if you dont add too much there is enuf thread on the rods to wind thru the tie rod and probably take it almost up to normal height if you want to go higher at any time. I did this on my car when we had snow and needed the ride height a bit higher .
Hope this helps mate???
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ealandbob Snailer
Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 90 Location: France 79 Deux Sevres
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
The burton ones are available from Tony Shields at 2CV City Just over the Pennines |
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classic2cv Snailer
Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 51
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I've might have a few rotten spring cans lying around, i'll have a look when i go in later
if i find them i could cut some off for you
how many do you need ? |
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ds23pallas Snailer

Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 48 Location: Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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TONY ENGLAND wrote: | You wont need to add much either. I only added half an inch to mine and it would sit on the road if i wanted it too.
Also if you dont add too much there is enuf thread on the rods to wind thru the tie rod and probably take it almost up to normal height if you want to go higher at any time. I did this on my car when we had snow and needed the ride height a bit higher .
Hope this helps mate???
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Thanks Tony - yeah that helps, at least I've an idea of how much to weld in!! _________________ Andy T
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ds23pallas Snailer

Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 48 Location: Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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classic2cv wrote: | I've might have a few rotten spring cans lying around, i'll have a look when i go in later
if i find them i could cut some off for you
how many do you need ? |
Cheers mate - 4 ideally, but 2 would suffice if you've got them. _________________ Andy T
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Joined: 16 Feb 2008 Posts: 171 Location: Madrid (Spain)
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I heard and I believe that akdyane ones are longer than standar 2cv. _________________ Snail Forum... distilling good taste.
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