dodsworth_gti 11 Posted July 3, 2007 hey,been trying to change my top mounts,but im having problems. trying to undo the anti roll bar links that attach to the shocker,but,it either just spins or pops out,not actually undo'ing!!! any susestions for getting it out?? thanks ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted July 3, 2007 clean the threads with a wire brush beforehand, and lube them up. most of these you can insert a torx bit in th enf of the threaded part to hold it while you undo the nut with a spanner. if youre going to fit new ones just cut through the nut with an angle grinder, usign a thin cuttting disc but leaving a little of the nut attached, a sharp tap with a punch will knock the remains out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted July 3, 2007 What do you mean by pops out? You need to hold it with a spanner and undo the nut on the end at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodsworth_gti 11 Posted July 3, 2007 the ball jointy bit comes out off the link,its the one that bolts onto the shocker!!! didnt see anything to get a spanner on to hold it with thanks ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted July 3, 2007 sounds like theyre completely shot so just get the angle grinder out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted July 3, 2007 If the ball is popping out the link then it sounds like you need new drop links! They're not too expensive, and you'd be surprised the difference new ones make over worn ones Alastair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodsworth_gti 11 Posted July 3, 2007 yeah poped out when i was trying to undo them was trying to get it done by fcs,but i want some baker group n top mounts so i will wait now,should be ok to drive wont it? wheres the best place to get erb links?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted July 3, 2007 the ball jointy bit comes out off the link,its the one that bolts onto the shocker!!! didnt see anything to get a spanner on to hold it with thanks ben get a 13mm spanner directly behind the bracket it bolts to (well i think its 13mm) then you can free the nut they are made so a spanner fits (pull the rubber away a bit and you will see) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted July 3, 2007 they're about £20/ea at ECP/GSF; quality and longevity is variable though as they use various suppliers some of the ones i've had haven't had the flat on the inside of the fixture point though - so they're a b*gger to get off once they've corroded. if you haven't got flats and are going to replace them anyway, use mole grips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Weaver 2 Posted July 4, 2007 I bought a pair off eBay for £23 and they seem OK to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodsworth_gti 11 Posted July 4, 2007 cheers people will have a bash when it stops raining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupertfinch 6 Posted July 4, 2007 will have a bash when it stops raining That'll be October then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted July 5, 2007 That'll be October then! 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
