Just another quick update this morning.

I've finally recieved the M14x1.25 die from china that i ordered. Problem is that as it was chinese made it's not very good and the threads it cuts are too small. I ran it up the ends of the steering rack, leaving about 30mm of thread untouched, and then threaded the extensions on. Where I had used the die, they wound on but are clearly loose, and where I haven't used the die they are way too tight and don't wind on at all. Grrrrr!

Also I have cleaned and painted the rear calipers which i hope to re-fit today. This afternoon I hope to get the rear axle all finished. I can then fit the spare set of rear wheels and put it back on the floor.