Member Since: 27 Aug 2010
Location: york
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How to on upper rear arms?
Is there a how to and what tools I will need just like with many of the other jobs that need doing on the disco?
8th Dec 2013 4:49 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
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HI Ben,
I did mine yesterday. I saw my a little bit as it is a quite a job but with the right tools not too bad. I used a reciprocating saw in the end which worked perfectly.
If you want I can come through and help you... Where in york are you?
Will26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
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8th Dec 2013 5:49 pm
Dave T
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8th Dec 2013 7:14 pm
bigben
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Location: york
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I live near the racecourse, I will see how i get on and let you know I'm going to challenge it tomorrow evening! Need to just pick up a 21mm ring spanner off my dad tomorrow.
8th Dec 2013 7:22 pm
ds23man
Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Ainum
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Had them replaced at my dealer last week.
The most time saving trick is to lift the body 10cm from the chassis.
It took them 4 1/2 hours including 4 point alignment, coffeebreak and test drive.......
8th Dec 2013 7:25 pm
Spooky
Member Since: 02 Jun 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
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I replaced mine a couple of years back, and never had to raise the body.
The bolts at the chassis end were reluctant to come out of the bushes, but I managed in the end. The real pains were the outboard bolts, which were completely seized. In the end I had to replace the hub carriers as well (not such a bad thing, as the bearings were on their way out anyway) ...
Oh, and don't forget to get the alignment checked afterwards. Regards,
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8th Dec 2013 9:11 pm
Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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+1 for body on place
did more than few (40+)
sometimes using angle grinder
8th Dec 2013 9:41 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
Posts: 709
I assume you bought the bolts too?26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
Disco 1 1996 V8 on LPG (sold now)
Disco 3 2005 TDV6 S (sold now)
Disco 4 MY15 XS Commercial
8th Dec 2013 10:13 pm
Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 546
Quote:
I assume you bought the bolts too?
good point
chances of using old ones are enough say slim
8th Dec 2013 10:45 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
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Uh oh the quote team will be out! 26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
Disco 1 1996 V8 on LPG (sold now)
Disco 3 2005 TDV6 S (sold now)
Disco 4 MY15 XS Commercial
8th Dec 2013 10:51 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20792
3" disc cutter to cut the arms off. Same again for the alloy sleeve.
4.5" grinder to cut the bolt is 2, and turn/lever the bolt head out
Probably the quickest way to do it, if the bolts are seized
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a little bit as it is a quite a job but with the right tools not too bad. I used a reciprocating saw in the end which worked perfectly.
