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Steering Rack Outer Tie Rod End Size

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ChrisS

ChrisS

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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.
 
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.
 
Isn't the newer rack slower too. meaning, more turns lock to lock?
 
Thanks, that's what I thought, but wanted to be sure.
 
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