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Anti Roll Bar drop links

Anti Roll Bar drop links

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James S
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24-12-2017, 07:52 AM
#11
Could anyone tell me how to get these undone?? I am sick of having them sat in the garage, and not being able to get them on the car.
I am major skint at the min, and can't afford the 60quid for a new set.
Can I cut the old ARB off to get the bolt undone?

Help please!!!!!!!!!!
James S
24-12-2017, 07:52 AM #11

Could anyone tell me how to get these undone?? I am sick of having them sat in the garage, and not being able to get them on the car.
I am major skint at the min, and can't afford the 60quid for a new set.
Can I cut the old ARB off to get the bolt undone?

Help please!!!!!!!!!!

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
24-12-2017, 08:55 AM
#12
just use lots of wd40 and a long handled socket, with a set of mole grips to stop the bolts from spinning for the fronts, the backs just use the socket and wd40. that should do the trick, just be careful not to snap the bolt heads off

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is300_dino
24-12-2017, 08:55 AM #12

just use lots of wd40 and a long handled socket, with a set of mole grips to stop the bolts from spinning for the fronts, the backs just use the socket and wd40. that should do the trick, just be careful not to snap the bolt heads off


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jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

Dark Samurai
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4,957
24-12-2017, 09:15 AM
#13
Yes, be careful not to shear the bolts, eh Dean?

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Dark Samurai
24-12-2017, 09:15 AM #13

Yes, be careful not to shear the bolts, eh Dean?


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FirebirdPhil
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7,101
24-12-2017, 09:33 AM
#14
Plusgas is substantially better then WD40.

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FirebirdPhil
24-12-2017, 09:33 AM #14

Plusgas is substantially better then WD40.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Phil01
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2,004
24-12-2017, 09:54 AM
#15
^^ agree Phil
Phil01
24-12-2017, 09:54 AM #15

^^ agree Phil

James S
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1,240
24-12-2017, 09:55 AM
#16
I have only just tried to get the back ones off. And they just spin. I have tried to get some mole gribs on, but again just spins. Sad
Anyone got any ideas??
Or is it just a case of soaking in WD?? This is modding on a serious budget!
James S
24-12-2017, 09:55 AM #16

I have only just tried to get the back ones off. And they just spin. I have tried to get some mole gribs on, but again just spins. Sad
Anyone got any ideas??
Or is it just a case of soaking in WD?? This is modding on a serious budget!

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
24-12-2017, 10:00 AM
#17
small jawed molegrips to hold the threaded part of the ball joint, lot of soaking in plusgas or even duck oil, I found this to be just as good.
get the mole grips as tight as you can and then a bit more (be careful when releasing as the grips will be highly tensioned and will spring out and hurt your hand). make sure you have a proper fitting 14mm socket, dont get angry with it
Phil01
24-12-2017, 10:00 AM #17

small jawed molegrips to hold the threaded part of the ball joint, lot of soaking in plusgas or even duck oil, I found this to be just as good.
get the mole grips as tight as you can and then a bit more (be careful when releasing as the grips will be highly tensioned and will spring out and hurt your hand). make sure you have a proper fitting 14mm socket, dont get angry with it

James S
Posting Freak
1,240
24-12-2017, 10:07 AM
#18
Wicked Phil, is it worth taking the ARB completly off the car to have a crack at doing it?
Might have to bring some tools down to the meet if I can't do it, and bribe you all with sweets or cakes LOL!
James S
24-12-2017, 10:07 AM #18

Wicked Phil, is it worth taking the ARB completly off the car to have a crack at doing it?
Might have to bring some tools down to the meet if I can't do it, and bribe you all with sweets or cakes LOL!

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
24-12-2017, 10:17 AM
#19
also try the other end, see if they come off easier as they both ends have to be undone.
only prob with changing them at a meet is that you do struggle with a seized one and render it useless then they will have to drive home with it in a dodgy condition, I will gladly help you mate and no doubt others will as well
Phil01
24-12-2017, 10:17 AM #19

also try the other end, see if they come off easier as they both ends have to be undone.
only prob with changing them at a meet is that you do struggle with a seized one and render it useless then they will have to drive home with it in a dodgy condition, I will gladly help you mate and no doubt others will as well

Phil01
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2,004
24-12-2017, 10:19 AM
#20
and dont forget to give the anti-roll bar clamp bolts a good soak as well
Phil01
24-12-2017, 10:19 AM #20

and dont forget to give the anti-roll bar clamp bolts a good soak as well

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