Replacing Arb Droplinks

[TaffyTim 6]

I've read this morning that when replacing arb droplinks motaquip droplinks are the ones to go for, so before I get a set from GSF I'll see if they have motaquip, otherwise I'll order from http://partsforallcars.com/spares/partscat_v1.php

 

When replacing these do I need both wheels off the ground at the same time or one wheel at a time?

[welshpug 1,646]

Raise both sides, no tension in the arb then.

 

Chop the nuts off with a thin cutting disc, grease up threads on new ones and fit, job done

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

Parts for all cars is the web name for Allan Kay Components, they are nearby to me and I use them quite a lot, they may not have drop links in stock today as I bought a pair yesterday! But usually restock pretty quick, and may have more than 1 pair in stock anyhow.

[TaffyTim 6]

Parts for all cars is the web name for Allan Kay Components, they are nearby to me and I use them quite a lot, they may not have drop links in stock today as I bought a pair yesterday! But usually restock pretty quick, and may have more than 1 pair in stock anyhow.

Thanks for pointing that out!! Do you need them? If not fancy sending them down south Ive got an MOT to get through!

 

 

ps

I just ordered off the site and it didnt say they were out of stock so all should be good. cheap too, under a tenner befoer vat. bargain compared to main dealer.

Edited September 7, 2012 by TaffyTim

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

Ring the number on the website, speak to Scott if possible, if he cannot help then let me know.

[TaffyTim 6]

Raise both sides, no tension in the arb then. Chop the nuts off with a thin cutting disc, grease up threads on new ones and fit, job done

Raise both sides, no tension in the arb then. Chop the nuts off with a thin cutting disc, grease up threads on new ones and fit, job done

 

Will they need chopping off? I dont have a disc cutter?

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

If they have been on there a number of years they can be a cow bag to get off as the exposed threads get all corroded and stiff. Give them a good wire brush first and a spray of duck oil before you try and undo the nuts. However usually it is much easier and faster to chop them off if they will not easily undo. You could probably do it with a hacksaw if you haven't got an angle grinder.

[welshpug 1,646]

don't need a disc cutter,

 

 

just a 4.5" grinder

 

 

As Tom said, not absolutely necessary, but taking this approach is usually much easier and quicker than faffing with seized corroded threads which you inevitably find on droplinks, a hacksaw or a nut splitter works.

 

 

another approach I have used in the past is to tighten the nuts up with a breaker bar and snap them off!

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

For removal. 15mm spanner IIRC or whatever size fits behind the boot, and then have a heave on the nut. If it shears, all the better.

[TaffyTim 6]

ok, ta muchly I'll have a play on Sunday

[TaffyTim 6]

My 20mm+ spanners are half buried in the garden with guide string on them to help with me sort out my lawn so i used mole grips, I think it would have been a 20 mm to hold it.

 

The first one sheered off after 5 mins of fighting with it and the 2nd took a bit of bruit force but gave up its nut in the end.

 

Just waiting for the postman to bring the new units and I'll be another step closer to getting my ticket for this year

 

Does anyone know the torque setting for putting the rods back on?

Edited September 9, 2012 by TaffyTim

[Alan_M 66 1 Cars]

 

Does anyone know the torque setting for putting the rods back on?

 

You need this > http://www.buzzboxx.co.uk/Haynes_205.pdf (Thank M@tt).

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

Personally I do not torque these, just do them tight by hand. The threads are sometimes not made out of the finest stuff, so it can be possible to strip the threads quite easily.

[TaffyTim 6]

You need this > http://www.buzzboxx..../Haynes_205.pdf (Thank M@tt).

 

Thats handy, Thanks Alan

[TaffyTim 6]

Personally I do not torque these, just do them tight by hand. The threads are sometimes not made out of the finest stuff, so it can be possible to strip the threads quite easily.

 

Ok Ill bear this in mind.

 

The new ones have just arrived. One of the rods has much stiffer ball joints than the other one but the weaker one is still 2 to 3 time stiffer than the ones that have come off the car, so I'm hoping its good enough.