Steering Rack Outer Tie Rod End Size

[ChrisS]

What year Spridgets had racks had 1/2"-20 threads on the tie rod ends? I have (3) racks with larger ends, but I need to order new ends for one that has the 1/2"-20 ends and don't know what year / part number to order. I assume it is for the late Midgets since Moss lists a change around GAN5-114487 / 114642 and my early Sprite has the larger size but I’d like a second opinion. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[spritenut]

I am not exactly sure what year but I think 1972 when they changed the rack mounts they changed the t/rod ends too.
They also changed the steering arms too. Smaller hole where the tie rod goes.
In other words, they whimped it out.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Isn't the newer rack slower too. meaning, more turns lock to lock?

 

[ChrisS]

Thanks, that's what I thought, but wanted to be sure.