Description
1 x LEMFORDER GREASEABLE Right Hand Thread TRACK ROD END including POLY BOOT.
Part No:- SUMO-RH-LEMFORDER-TRE, Lemforder Greaseable Right Hand Thread Track Rod End
Weight:- 0.7KG
Manufacturer:- LEMFORDER, Gwyn Lewis 4×4
Fits:- ALL our SUMOBARS, Standard Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic Steering Bars (11/16 UNF Thread) **NOTE** Does not fit standard bars for Discovery 2, P38 or Series.
These are LEMFORDER Track Rod Ends, (LEMFORDER is what Land Rover originally fitted at the factory), but these are not just the standard LEMFORDER joints. These track rod ends are GREASEABLE, to help prolong their life. Comes ready fitted with our GL1172 POLYBOOTS giving a much longer service life along with our Stainless Steel GL1045 ball joint boot Clip.
The main difference between these joints to others is that they are internally spring loaded. They have a metal ball and a metal cup, the spring is constantly holding the cup onto the ball. Because of this, these joints can withstand impacts, such as potholes, as the spring compresses not causing damage inside, unlike the nylon cup ones do. The only downside to these track rod ends is if the spring does become weak, they can cause a bit of torque steer. They are greaseable, however, do not force grease into them as the ball is seated on the lower metal cup and only allows minimal grease to pass. Lemforder track rod ends are pre-greased here, which means they may not need greasing on fitment.
If you find they will not take grease you need to compress the joint a bit similar to the last picture or rotate the joint this also helps unseat the ball off the cup allowing grease to pass through into the boot.
Fitment Guide:- Smear plenty of grease on all threads to stop them from seizing up in the steering bars.
Land Rover recommended torque setting for the nut is 40 to 45 NM.
We now have three different types of Track Rod Ends available. Please see below to help you decide which one will be better for you.
Which Track Rod End is right for you?
SUMO-RH-HD-TRE SUMO-LH-HD-TRE
These are our HEAVY DUTY Greaseable version, used mainly by off road customers due to their strength and wide angle to help with axle articulation. These are less likely to break or bend as they have a 1/2 inch UNF thread on the tapered end with less of an undercut near the taper, a Nyloc Nut is fitted on the tapered end which means checking and tightening the nut is made quicker after off-roading. The main thread where it meets the ball joint body also has no undercut which makes them stronger. Inside these track rod ends they have a large nylon socket to cup the ball, this gives smoother movement and much less torque steer, however on impacts they can distort the nylon cup. Please note these are not painted and come with the original rubber boot fitted, they will require greasing on fitment.
SUMO-RH-DELPHI-TRE SUMO-LH-DELPHI-TRE
These are our DELPHI Greaseable version, used on and off-road. These are not just a standard Delphi joint, they are greaseable, come ready fitted with our GL1172 POLYBOOTS and are fully painted black. Inside these track rod ends they have a nylon socket to cup the ball, the ball is polished which gives much smoother movement with a lighter steering feel, the nylon cup will also give much less torque steer, however on impacts they can distort the nylon cup.
SUMO-RH-LEMFORDER-TRE SUMO-LH-LEMFORDER-TRE
These are our LEMFORDER Greaseable version, used mainly on road. These are not just a standard Lemforder joint, they are greaseable, and comes ready fitted with our GL1172 POLYBOOTS and GL1045 Clip. The main difference with these joints is that they are internally spring loaded. They have a metal ball and a metal cup, the spring is constantly holding the cup onto the ball. Because of this, these joints can withstand impacts, such as potholes, as the spring compresses not causing damage inside unlike the nylon cup ones do. The only downside to these track rod ends is if the spring does become weak they can cause a bit of torque steer, they are greaseable, however, do not force grease into them as the ball is seated on the lower metal cup and only allows minimal grease to pass, they are pre-greased here which mean they may not need greasing on fitment.
