how long should a track rod end last

so had it actually failed - joint sloppy? if you don't know, then there's a good chance you're ideal pickings for a shop that wants to create work for themselves.

Is this on the rear of one of the infamous tire eating impalas?

I doubt it, likely not worth the expense to import one of those into GB when they have better handling cars already available through normal channels!

But yes, to get an educated opinion, please let us know what vehicle you're referring to. It may or may not have a known issue with rapid wear of certain parts. Also are you using OEM or aftermarket (I believe you'd call it "pattern" in GB) replacements, and if aftermarket, what brand?

nate

Are you spekin englesh??

I think that is in fact English English - MoT = Ministry of Transport (annual inspection)

nate

OK, that being said what the hell is a "off/side track rod end"? I have owned British cars for years and have never heard of them. To reply to this message please remove the AT after the kgs1 in the reply to address.

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Off side - The side opposite the driver Track rod - Track bar, Panhard bar End - Either a bushing surrounded by rubber or possible a true spherical rod end if it's a performance car.

BUT since we don't know the vehicle being discussed or how it is driven the question is a lot like asking how many MPG should I get?

"Steve W." wrote in news:kl173l$vre$ snipped-for-privacy@dont-email.me:

In Britain, "offside" refers to the side opposite the CURB, not the driver.

Offside in Britain is the RIGHT side of the car as viewed from the driver's seat, which would be the passenger side in the US.

The side closest to the curb ("kerb" in Brit-speak) is called the nearside.

In Britain, a "track rod" is what we call a "tie rod". Track rod ends are the same thing as what we call tie rod ends.

Correct, The side OPPOSITE the driver as viewed in the US. Didn't want to explain the wrong side driving of the Brits.

Hmm, not according to a few of my British friends.

"Steve W." wrote in news:kl2aus$9e2$ snipped-for-privacy@dont-email.me:

It's correct according to the British car magazines I read for a couple of decades.

Not a problem. I'm just going by folks who talk to me.

Thanks for all that, I wondered about it too. GW

Thank to all for their responses, it is now clear as MUD to me. kg

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