Austin Healer
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Is there a source for either rebuilt, or new steering racks? Tried Kiley Clinton in the UK, they are no longer able to rebuild or supply rebuilt units.
rebuilt, or new steering racks
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66TigerMK1A
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I remember they made some years ago in UK and were thinking of doing LHD too but don't know the company used
$$Bill Martin was selling 'quick' racks and might have got some 'stock' ones in exchange ??
I just sold the 2 I had to Gord in Surrey a couple months back and one was good and the other needed work as it had 'slack' in it
$$Bill Martin was selling 'quick' racks and might have got some 'stock' ones in exchange ??
I just sold the 2 I had to Gord in Surrey a couple months back and one was good and the other needed work as it had 'slack' in it
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He still may be doing it ?
Mark Davis in Harrisburg, PA has a ton of parts and may have used ones... https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:f554bdaf-d091-44cd-8268-147b4eb59425
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That was Kiley Clinton. they made several batches priced at 640 BPS. but don't have any left and have no plans to make more. I sold one last year as well....
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I don't think any of the internals will interchange. I did have one of the early Sprite/Midget racks in my car... very heavy steering at low speeds, and very twitchy at high speeds. Great for autocross, but was unnerving at high speeds. I reinstalled the OE rack and sold the kit and rack.
The one advantage to the MG rack was it was a lot easier to set toe in.
The one advantage to the MG rack was it was a lot easier to set toe in.
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I have Sprite/Midget rack in my car and am having some issues. I didn't have any issues really until my English build Midget rack wore out. The brand new replacement rack is so tight a fit, that binds when turn wheels to lock either direction. And, God fobid jack car up without at least taking front wheels off , or Tie rod ends, which will consequently break the inner tie rods. I unfortunately sold my very good factory rack to fellow Tiger owner in England who really needed one. I may need another one if can't get issues squared away? How much are you asking for a good rack? I was hoping to go to one of Dale's front ends but they are just too expensive now.
Thanks, Chris
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Doug Jennings Sr rebuilt my Mk1 years ago. He might still do it?