4th Gen 4WS rear track rod ends

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:56 pm

Hi,
Having nearly succeeded in finally putting my beloved 4th gen back together this week-end after 5 months on axle stands, I find that the 4WS rear track rod ends are shot..

I have googled for ages, but it seems that only the front ones are available - however, the rear ones look suspiciously like 3rd gen front track rod ends.. Can they be used instead?

Does anyone have any experience replacing these little buggers, if so where did you get them from?
Honda want £85.00 EACH!!!

Really would appreciate any help on this, I am desperate to get this back on the road!

Thanks chaps

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:05 pm

I can't find the information, but I'm almost positive someone else used Vectra B track rod ends. Wish I could find it

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:23 pm

Vectra B? Really? That's a bit random..
Thanks for the info, I'll try and see if I can find anything on this..
Cheers bud!

Post by **Lude-dude** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:35 pm

I bought some ages ago from dragon2mods

since gone bust, maybe try someone who can source oem parts

h10ndr · Post by **h10ndr** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:53 pm

indigolemon wrote:I can't find the information, but I'm almost positive someone else used Vectra B track rod ends. Wish I could find it

It was vtecmec who discovered and has fitted Vectra Mk1 track rod ends, bought of ebay for £8.50 ea. I think...

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:00 pm

h10ndr wrote:
indigolemon wrote:I can't find the information, but I'm almost positive someone else used Vectra B track rod ends. Wish I could find it
It was vtecmec who discovered and has fitted Vectra Mk1 track rod ends, bought of ebay for £8.50 ea. I think...

Yes! Now you've said that I just found the bit in his thread. Good work

Vectra B it is then (the Vectra A was the Cavalier here).

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:24 pm

Nice one!
Thanks alot - Vectra B track rod ends on order!

Rep points all round I think!

Post by **Donald** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:54 pm

Anyone know if 4G and 5G are the same part?

I'd look on Lings but tbh I don't know what I'm looking for really

but I do know someone breaking their Vectra B

secla · Post by **secla** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:06 pm

£85 each from lings 53550-SS0-J61

I have my old 4ws steering rack laying about if anyone needs a pair

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:49 pm

Well, vectra b track-rod ends don't fit - they're too small...

Secla, are the rod ends in good nick? if so - how much would you want for them?
Not really worried about the boots - as long as the ball joint & threads are all good..

Anyone want to buy some vectra B track rod ends?