Maserati GS/4200/3200 rear tie rod re-design

[CraigWaterman11]

Hi guys, I've been working on an update for the rear tie rod kits. Seems like people were having issues with the rubber boots when tightening them down, I think more just over-torquing. I changed the reducer design, made out of billet aluminum. Basically they will push into the rose joint and protrude out of the boot. So you don't have to worry about pinching the boot, or worry about the reducer. This will give you the added benefit of also replacing the rose joint with any new technology they create or for replacement purposes sourcing one in your area. You can just remove the high angle reducers and put them in the new joint without issue. This will increase the price by a few pounds but not much. I just wanted to make sure to evolve with people's issues. Since these are the only problems I've heard to date. I think it's taken care of. It took longer than I'd liked because most high angle reducers are longer than you have space for on the ball joint stud. It literally took months to get this worked out. Anyway, here are some photos for an example:

Below is the pressed in reducer that I used to use:

 

[2b1ask1]

Good work Craig

 

[alfatwo]

You have to be very careful regarding insurance ramification's when useing modified non standard suspension components on road cars over here though!

Dave

 

[highlander]

So.....are the ones I bought from you to store for when needed able to be fitted or not Craig?

 

[Needamaser]

So.....are the ones I bought from you to store for when needed able to be fitted or not Craig?

Greg,
I had mine fitted a couple of months ago.
The issue the mechanic had was the reducer as Craig calls it was too long and he had to press it out and shorten it and press back in but he said that was his only issue. Craig told me he was aware of that issue and had addressed it.

 

[CraigWaterman11]

Yes they are able to be fitted. It was more a concern for DIYer's in this situation. People were ripping the boot by over torquing it. This way costs more but it takes this part of the equation out because now the reducer protrudes out of the boot, and the boot seals around it. In my experience the simpliest way for people is the best. Additionally, I don't have to use a press to fit the reducer. You don't have to worry the ones you have are fine. They are still in the Spyder I sold.