Ph2 Xsara Rack - Removal Of Arms

[Carbs4me 45]

Hello,

 

Ive been struggling to separate the arms off the ph2 rack i have.

 

Ive pulled the boots back, but cannot for the life of me figure out how they come off.

 

My mate said they might spin off with a pair of mole grips, but my moles grips are knackerd and wont clamp it... how do i tackle it?

[welshpug 1,646]

Stilsons

 

Just did this last weekend, bought a pair of 205 track rods as it was not possible to cut them down due to the position of the spanner flats restricting how deep the TRE's could be wound in by.

 

The rods are only 15mm shorter but have a lot more end screwed into them it seems.

Edited December 19, 2012 by welshpug

[Carbs4me 45]

Am i right thinking that you just spin off the metal cap that keeps the ball joint of the arm in place?

 

I think i have something quite similar to them Stilsons.......somewhere

Edited December 19, 2012 by Carbs4me

[marksorrento205 80]

As wp said. Got a good set here that do the job Bring the rack to me and I will get them off if you are stuck. They will be off in minutes!

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

Something like this is what is required, and a decent vise to hold the rack in while you undo them.

 

http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/500553

 

Or otherwise take Marks kind offer up, but you also will need the stilsons to tighten the new ones in place.

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

Is it a must to swap the arms over?

[marksorrento205 80]

If you are fitting it to a 205 then the track rods are to long. You can either cut them down, but make sure they are square - however chances are they will be well worn.

 

Or

 

The correct way imo, swap the arms for new 205 ones so they are the correct length and nice and fresh too. Daft not to whilst it is off the car as it is such an easy job

[stu8v 68 1 Cars]

OK, Cheers

[Tom Fenton 1,536]

To add to what Mark says, they are also quite cheap.

[CosKev 16]

Bring the rack to me and I will get them off if you are stuck,aslong as sorrentopete and myself can spit roast you? your pants will be off in minutes!

Keep it to PM's please Jesus!

[marksorrento205 80]

Keep it to PM's please Jesus!

 

Evening Kev