KINGPIN • GWYN LEWIS
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Gwyn Lewis upgraded Lemförder track rod ends bring together a greasable joint, black painted finish and durable polyurethane boot. Built around Lemförder's spring-loaded metal ball and cup design, they are suitable for road and off-road use in compatible Land Rover steering bars.
$105.00 AUD including GST per joint. Supplied individually. Choose Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) thread to suit your track rod or drag link.
GREASABLE
A fitted grease nipple allows ongoing lubrication. Supplied pre-greased by Gwyn Lewis; follow the greasing guidance below.
BLACK PAINTED
Black painted body for surface protection and a tidy finish on your steering assembly.
POLY BOOT
Ready fitted with a Gwyn Lewis GL1172 polyurethane boot and GL1045 stainless steel retaining clip. Shop replacement poly boots.
Why these Lemförder joints are different
These upgraded joints use a metal ball and metal cup with an internal spring maintaining contact between them. The spring can compress under impacts such as potholes, helping accommodate shock loads. This differs from nylon-cup joint designs, where an impact can distort the cup.
The greasable conversion and pre-fitted poly boot make these a serviceable upgrade from a standard sealed Lemförder joint.
Fitment and thread selection
Suitable for compatible heavy-duty track rods and drag links for Land Rover Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic. Gwyn Lewis specifies compatibility with its SUMOBARS and standard steering bars for these vehicles using an 11/16 UNF thread.
- Left Hand Thread (LH): SUMO-LH-LEMFORDER-TRE
- Right Hand Thread (RH): SUMO-RH-LEMFORDER-TRE
LH and RH describe the thread direction, not the side of the vehicle. Check the thread and bar compatibility before ordering. These joints do not fit standard Discovery 2, P38 or Series steering bars; upgraded bars require their own compatibility check.
What's included
One upgraded greasable Lemförder track rod end with polyurethane boot and stainless steel boot clip, plus the castellated nut, washer and split pin shown. Price is per joint, not a pair.
Supplier greasing instructions
- Check before adding grease. Gwyn Lewis pre-greases these joints, so additional grease may not be needed during fitting.
- Do not force grease into the joint. The ball rests against the lower metal cup and only a small amount of grease can pass while it is seated.
- If grease will not pass, compress or rotate the joint. The supplier advises this to lift the ball from its seat sufficiently for grease to reach the boot.
- Stop if resistance remains. Do not overcome resistance by increasing grease-gun pressure.
Supplier fitting instructions
- Apply plenty of grease to the threads during assembly to help prevent the joint seizing in the steering bar.
- Gwyn Lewis quotes Land Rover's recommended joint retaining-nut torque of 40–45 Nm. This figure is for the joint nut, not the steering-bar clamp bolts or locknuts.
- Confirm the correct fitment and fastening procedure for your vehicle and steering bar before installation.
Replacement boots
Keep your steering joints protected with the KINGPIN Polyurethane Tie Rod End Boot Kit.