Top ball joint for the triumph upright

[danilo]

I'm wanting a pair of these upper ball joints.

Yes I have found the Caterham online shop. Guranteed to fit, but a bit pricey when one adds in 'their' shipping charges

Just wondering IF there is a local err.. inexpensive supply ?

I 'think' I've located some possible QR items (facsimiles or the real thing:-) through the RockAuto.com parts supply site.

My 'guesses' are

Fiat 132 (1975) track rod ends ..OR ...

Range Rover HSE (before 2000my) track rod ends.

These are approx $10/11 each and available.

But I'm not yet positive that their shaft size/taper is exactly right,

without buying 'n trying.

Anyone been down this road before?

[turboeric]

I don't know which Triumph upright you have, but I'd try the Triumph suppliers on this side of the ocean. http://www.spitbits.com/

http://www.mossmotors.com/

http://www.the-roadster-factory.com/indexmain.php

[danilo]

Thank you .. interesting Shops :-)

Mine are Spit Mk 4.

But I'm under the impression that all these Triumph Uprights have the same joint taper /dimensions.

I'm after the screw in type Ball Joint as found on Caterhams.

[11Budlite]

Danilo - Did a search on Blatchat and came up with this: [/url]http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=49469

It looks like the correct part is a Quinton Hazell QR1118S.

 

Going to the QH site it looks like that P/N is for a Lada Niva/Riva: http://quintonhazell.de/downloads/QH6/QH6%20Bilder_S.1361-1435.pdf

 

I went to the Rock Auto site and found a P/N SSR1118 (cross-reference to the QR1118S?) tie rod that fits the following models: FIAT 125(1967 - 1974) FIAT 132(1972 - 1982) FSO 125P(1967 - 1991) FSO 132P(1974 - 1978) LADA 1200(1974 - 1990) LADA 1600(1978 - 1986) LADA NIVA(1976 - 1994) LADA RIVA(1984 - 1994) LANCIA GAMMA(1976 - 1982)

 

Looking at the specs it does have the M16 x 1.0 thread that seems to be pretty rare but it doesn't mention the taper. I can't guarantee that the part from Rock Auto will fit but for the price it certainly should be worth a try.

 

In case you hit the lotto you could get this kit from Freestyle: http://www.freestylemotorsport.co.uk/products.htm

[danilo]

Dang! that's impressive result. Thank you!

 

I will follow up on that.

 

Just Did

1981 Fiat 132 2ltre Steering Tie Rod end...

Rock Auto "stocks" QR1118S... on their catalogue only, this being revealed only when one actually asks for the part!.

 

BUT.. they require $38 shipping to get them here from the UK

So much for those greedy rascals.. Gotta love 'businesses' that make their profit on shipping overcharge.

 

Now buying from a UK source.. turns out their pricings and shipping are far more reasonable.

 

Rod ends I'm a bit leery of. .. seductively Pretty though.

Bad experiences in the past:.. shortish life/ rattled like rocks in a beer can almost as soon as the new wore off.

Maybe I didn't spend enough on the ones I bought?

Edited February 8, 2011 by danilo

[turboeric]

Mine are Spit Mk 4.

But I'm under the impression that all these Triumph Uprights have the same joint taper /dimensions.

 

If it's Spitfire stuff, SpitBits is your man. I dealt with him extensively when I had my GT6 Mk 3 - excellent to deal with.

[danilo]

Yes thank you.

I've dealt there before for Spit parts. But these ends are 'alternate' pieces.

Wayyy too easy to use the parts that are designed for each other.. what's the challenge in that :-).