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    Default Need long tie rod ends...... Suggestions?

    Hey guys,

    I am putting together the front end of my Panelvan project, and I have hit a snag.....

    Everything is done, all I need are Tie Rod ends........ I need some that are quite long, I am talking like 280mm minimum.....
    AE86 ones are way too short, TE72/XT130 ones (2 piece with adjuster tube etc) are still too short, even maxed out (240mm length)......

    So, my question is, what model tie rod ends out there would be long enough for me? Wether I use a 1 piece or 2 piece (tube), I am not fussed, as long as it all works.... I have heard that AE82 ones are quite long, and might work.... Can anyone confirm this? I have no experience with FWD parts....

    Now, the details of my setup:

    CAR: AE71 Panelvan
    RACK: Genuine AE86 GTV rack (quicker rack, 3 turns lock to lock, but has less overall lock)
    RACK ENDS: New AE86 GTV rackends
    LCAS: Cut N Shut LCAS (TA22 Celica). These LCAS are 20mm LONGER THAN XT130.....
    STEERING ARMS: Non PS AE86
    OTHER: AJPS 40mm RCAS, GReddy coilovers



    Now, in my search, all I really found was that if I used RA60 rackends, which are longer, I may still be able to just use the standard AE86 tierod ends.
    But, I already have new rackends on the rack, and really would like to use them if possible......


    Thanks people.....

    JoJo

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    disregard i don't read properly

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    ^^ I have whats in the pic....
    Still way too short....

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    according to this picture

    RA60 Tube and Ra40 rack end



    Stolen from rollaclub
    1. Stock KE70
    2. RA60 End
    3. KE30 End
    4. RA40 end with KE30 tube next to it
    5. RA40 end with RA60 tube.

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    I have tried a Ra60 tube with a Ra40, TE72, XT130 ends, and its not even close.....


    Still not long enough...

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    I dont understand how, people are using that combination to run sigma LCA's which are 30mm longer than standard, yours should only be 20mm.

    Cut and extend your tube? seems easier way, or make your own with some pipe and a thread tap
    Last edited by Jacobxxx; 18th June 2013 at 07:18 PM.

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    I don't know if this will work but can you do a ps inner and manual rack outer?

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    shorter lca/

    ra60 rack ends and these -

    will get you over the line
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    Garage sale http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...3-autumn-sales Specials on front end kits - pm me


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    DAVE: I dont want shorter LCAS, if anything I want longer......

    As I and you have said, RA60 rack ends should be the answer, just annoyed I cant use the new GTV ones I've fitted


    JACOB: The differance in my combo compared to most people using these parts, is the GTV rack and ends..... GTV racks are quite differant to a standard rack. It's shorter and the GTV rack ends are shorter too......
    Also, my LCA's are 30mm longer than AE86 ones

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    Get a length on R31 tierod ends

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