James AE71

actually after studying the photos again, I'm leaning more towards fine thread, hmm i may have to count the tpi..

Ok a few pictures from my phone: smallest disk brakes I've ever seen..... Inner tie rod end: Outer tie rod end: So to my eye, comparing to your photo Pete, the ends on my car are course thread. Also starting to research suspension and braking upgrades, not sure if it would be better to change to a bigger strut to accommodate bigger brakes and better dampers or whether adapting the ke15 struts would be easier/better. It appears that ke55/ke70 brakes bolt on with some simple modification but the stub axle flange is too small to accommodate the bigger brakes.. more thinking and research to do before searching for parts

Wow, thanks again Pete! From that comparison it looks like i have the course thread tie rod ends, I'll upload the pictures i have of mine, when I'm on the pc tomorrow. I'll keep an eye out for the control arm bushings as well and again thank you for the bearing part numbers I'll get onto them asap as well For now I have ordered new braided flexible brake hoses and superpro bushes for the idler arm and rear leaf springs, Will hopefully improve things Thanks, James

OK so I'm going to be ordering: SPF0049K rear spring bushing kit SPF0686K idler arm bushing kit Also once i can figure out which tie rod ends i need (course or fine) i believe i need the course but not sure how to confirm. And then which is which from that US ebay seller. What else should I be looking at replacing at the same time? Quick question as well, i think i may need to replace wheel bearings, the front drivers side wheel has a bit of play, anyone know part numbers for ke15 wheel bearings?

Sounds alright, I'm just reading through my workshop manual atm, so i can work out what i should replace re steering

thanks for that link Pete, looks like ill be buying a few things from him, cheers

Hey all, I thought that its about time I re-introduce myself and my new acquisition, I picked this KE15 up a couple of weeks ago off another forum member, so far I have only tidied it up a bit and got registered. I have just grabbed the pictures I have already shared on Facebook... This was the day I picked it up: Then once I got it home giving it a tidy up: some of the pictures are a bit out of order but you get the idea ] And then yesterday as soon as I got it registered: So plans for it: very short term: drive it everyday that I can, work out what needs attention straight away and what can wait -has a slight oil leak from the rear gearbox seal, will need to be replaced short term: suspension upgrades - looking for ideas, want to keep it mild but needs to be safer and better performance handling new dampers, new bushes everywhere, maybe ke20 strut tops and better springs, rear leaves overhauled and stiffened slightly steering component overhaul, has a lot of play on steering wheel, tried tightening the steering box adjustment, but it only helped slightly thinking it needs new bushes, ball joints etc, whatever is between the steering wheel and the front wheels that can wear will need to be replaced brake system overhaul will be getting new flexible hoses soon long term: needs body work, will be getting body repairs and a respray at some point rebuilt 4k or 5k whichever i can pick up and possibly 5 speed but I haven't made my mind up on that one yet let me know what you think, and throw some ideas at me for suspension/brakes engine/gearbox Thanks, James

UPDATE currently I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to mass make the mounts due to time restraints, I'm trying to in my free time though, ive made up a jig, its just getting the metal and then the time to make them. rolla23q PM sent thanks James

yeah i understand, the problem is i have to do it in my free time, which i don't have much of, will keep all posted please note, i am not the starter of this thread, just trying to help out people who have been waiting a long time for these mounts. thanks

hi all, if you can all stand to wait another week or two i am in the process of making mounts to suit 4a in a ke30,35,55 etc. i will keep you all updated on progress but be patient as i am busy and this is not my #1 priority. pm me to say your interested and you will have priority. thanks James