{"product_id":"gwyn-lewis-greasable-lemforder-tie-rod-ends-poly-boot","title":"Gwyn Lewis HD Greasable Lemförder Track Rod End with Poly Boot","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;max-width:none;color:#252825;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242724;color:#fff;border-top:5px solid #90a986;padding:26px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#b8cbb0;letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKINGPIN • GWYN LEWIS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#fff;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWe've made the best even better!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#fff;margin:0;\"\u003eGwyn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$105.00 AUD including GST per joint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied individually. Choose Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) thread to suit your track rod or drag link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#242724;color:#fff;border-top:5px solid #90a986;padding:22px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b8cbb0;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eGREASABLE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#fff;margin:0;\"\u003eA fitted grease nipple allows ongoing lubrication. Supplied pre-greased by Gwyn Lewis; follow the greasing guidance below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#242724;color:#fff;border-top:5px solid #90a986;padding:22px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b8cbb0;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBLACK PAINTED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#fff;margin:0;\"\u003eBlack painted body for surface protection and a tidy finish on your steering assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;background:#242724;color:#fff;border-top:5px solid #90a986;padding:22px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b8cbb0;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePOLY BOOT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#fff;margin:0;\"\u003eReady fitted with a Gwyn Lewis GL1172 polyurethane boot and GL1045 stainless steel retaining clip. \u003ca style=\"color:#b8cbb0;text-decoration:underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/kingpindesignandfab.com.au\/products\/polyurethane-tie-rod-end-boot-kit\"\u003eShop replacement poly boots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these Lemförder joints are different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greasable conversion and pre-fitted poly boot make these a serviceable upgrade from a standard sealed Lemförder joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment and thread selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for compatible heavy-duty track rods and drag links for \u003cstrong\u003eLand Rover Defender, Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gwyn Lewis specifies compatibility with its SUMOBARS and standard steering bars for these vehicles using an \u003cstrong\u003e11\/16 UNF thread\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft Hand Thread (LH):\u003c\/strong\u003e SUMO-LH-LEMFORDER-TRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight Hand Thread (RH):\u003c\/strong\u003e SUMO-RH-LEMFORDER-TRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLH and RH describe the thread direction, not the side of the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #90a986;background:#f1f3ee;padding:22px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eSupplier greasing instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before adding grease.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gwyn Lewis pre-greases these joints, so additional grease may not be needed during fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not force grease into the joint.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ball rests against the lower metal cup and only a small amount of grease can pass while it is seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf grease will not pass, compress or rotate the joint.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier advises this to lift the ball from its seat sufficiently for grease to reach the boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop if resistance remains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overcome resistance by increasing grease-gun pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplier fitting instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply plenty of grease to the threads during assembly to help prevent the joint seizing in the steering bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGwyn Lewis quotes Land Rover's recommended \u003cstrong\u003ejoint retaining-nut torque of 40–45 Nm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This figure is for the joint nut, not the steering-bar clamp bolts or locknuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the correct fitment and fastening procedure for your vehicle and steering bar before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement boots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your steering joints protected with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kingpindesignandfab.com.au\/products\/polyurethane-tie-rod-end-boot-kit\"\u003eKINGPIN Polyurethane Tie Rod End Boot Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GWYN LEWIS","offers":[{"title":"Left Hand Thread","offer_id":48312779178156,"sku":"SUMO-LH-LEMFORDER-TRE","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Right Hand Thread","offer_id":48312779210924,"sku":"SUMO-RH-LEMFORDER-TRE","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/8997\/0092\/files\/gwyn-lewis-lemforder-track-rod-end-800x450.png?v=1794196621","url":"https:\/\/kingpindesignandfab.com.au\/products\/gwyn-lewis-greasable-lemforder-tie-rod-ends-poly-boot","provider":"KINGPIN Fab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}