Track rod kit

John B · 08-05-2014, 18:47

I've just opened my goodies from milners and had a good look at them but I can see when looking at both ball joints one has a gold tread and the other is black so my question is does it matter what way around it goes.

solarman216 · 08-05-2014, 21:40

yes it does but you cannot get it wrong, one is right hand thread, the other is left hand, but you will have to take it to a garage when done to get it tracked, Rick

John B · 08-05-2014, 22:20

Thanks rick but what I don't understand is that it will go on either way ?

solarman216 · 08-05-2014, 22:36

yes but when it is on turn the centre shaft one way it will get longer, turn it the other it will get shorter, so so does not not matter which way you fit it, Rick

08-05-2014, 18:47	#1
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	Track rod kit I've just opened my goodies from milners and had a good look at them but I can see when looking at both ball joints one has a gold tread and the other is black so my question is does it matter what way around it goes.

08-05-2014, 21:40	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	yes it does but you cannot get it wrong, one is right hand thread, the other is left hand, but you will have to take it to a garage when done to get it tracked, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

08-05-2014, 22:36	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	yes but when it is on turn the centre shaft one way it will get longer, turn it the other it will get shorter, so so does not not matter which way you fit it, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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08-05-2014, 22:20	#3
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	Thanks rick but what I don't understand is that it will go on either way ?