therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
  
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Been a busy day, fitted front struts and have rears yet to do. Taken her out for a spin and she feels firmer in the front so I think it will be worth it once I get the rears done but like a I said she feel much firmer in the front as it is and less body roll, also going over small bumps in the road you notice them less.
I'm hoping the rears will be easier to do than the fronts or is that just wishful thinking? Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
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They were all the same price £150 per corner, looking at doing the rears early next week but rear nearside looks like it could be a challenge . Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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| 23rd May 2014 7:13 pm |
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hgrimmett
Member Since: 11 Oct 2009
Location: Bledlow
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I'm in the same position as you, I did the fronts last weekend but it's been too wet to attempt the rears since... maybe tomorrow...
As you say, the patter over bumps at slow speed has disappeared and the car feels altogether tauter and more comfortable.
As regards the rears being easier, I think I know better what the job entails. My worry is that my front lowers have been replaced once and my rear lowers haven't so the lower wishbone bolt may be harder to remove... Having said that I've now invested in some straight ratchet spanners and I perciev that being able to lower the spare wheel may help getting to the inner bolt. I have spent the last week applying WD40 to all the bolts. -------------------------------------------------------------------
D4 '15 (64) Se Tech Indus Silver
Tesla Model Y LR (22)
Audi TT Roadster 225 (52)
Tesla Model 3 LR (70) (gone)
Porsche Boxster '96 2.5 5spd project (P)
Mini R52 S (54)
BMW 330e eDrive MSport '16 (gone)
D3 '07 (56) XS TDV6 Buckingham Blue (gone)
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| 23rd May 2014 7:43 pm |
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Quagmire
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Surrey
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I've just replaced all my shocks and the rears are easier. Just remove he spare tyre and you have good access all round  you can get inside the wheel well and clearly see everything.
My lower bolts were a bit rusted up, but soaking with wd40 made it fairly easy.
My only problem wasn't the top bolts, but the idly airline nuts!! Giggity - Giggity
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| 23rd May 2014 7:52 pm |
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hgrimmett
Member Since: 11 Oct 2009
Location: Bledlow
Posts: 901
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the idly airline bolts?
Sorry please explain!! -------------------------------------------------------------------
D4 '15 (64) Se Tech Indus Silver
Tesla Model Y LR (22)
Audi TT Roadster 225 (52)
Tesla Model 3 LR (70) (gone)
Porsche Boxster '96 2.5 5spd project (P)
Mini R52 S (54)
BMW 330e eDrive MSport '16 (gone)
D3 '07 (56) XS TDV6 Buckingham Blue (gone)
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| 23rd May 2014 8:22 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
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Quagmire wrote:I've just replaced all my shocks and the rears are easier. Just remove he spare tyre and you have good access all round you can get inside the wheel well and clearly see everything.
My lower bolts were a bit rusted up, but soaking with wd40 made it fairly easy.
My only problem wasn't the top bolts, but the idly airline nuts!!
Thanks good to hear. Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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| 23rd May 2014 8:32 pm |
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Quagmire
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 143
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Whoops, mean the tidily (ie small) airline nuts.  Giggity - Giggity
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| 23rd May 2014 8:56 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
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On the front I dropped the Strut down a little after undoing the top 3 nuts and the had clear access to the air pipe fitting. Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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| 23rd May 2014 9:38 pm |
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Quagmire
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 143
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Yes, I did try that as it was recommended by a few people, but I thought it put a strain on the pipe as you had to bend it a bit to get in. However, different strokes for different folks as long as they all work. Giggity - Giggity
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| 23rd May 2014 9:50 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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I remember one one car, the nuts were very very corroded. Rusted away to something smaller than 14mm, but  than a 13mm.
Irwin bits wouldn't get a grip, as you couldnt hammer the socket onto the nut.
In the end, I put axle stands under the body, undone the body mount bolts , and lowered the chassis down. Inserted Irwin bit + ratchet, jacked the chassis back up and jammed the whole lot against the floor. Came off after that  My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 23rd May 2014 9:56 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
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Well I have been out with the WD40 on the back nuts every day this week so come next tuesday I won't need a spanner I'll be able to undo them with my fingers.  Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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| 23rd May 2014 10:07 pm |
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hgrimmett
Member Since: 11 Oct 2009
Location: Bledlow
Posts: 901
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I'm in Bagenalstown next weekend, so if you need help still by then let me know! I've just finished my rears, apart from an unscheduled need for a droplink it was fairly straightforward. The top nuts ARE easier to get to compared to the front but, is it the dryer for the compressor(?), gets in the way a bit on the nearside. I'm glad I've got a decent set of ratchet spanners! -------------------------------------------------------------------
D4 '15 (64) Se Tech Indus Silver
Tesla Model Y LR (22)
Audi TT Roadster 225 (52)
Tesla Model 3 LR (70) (gone)
Porsche Boxster '96 2.5 5spd project (P)
Mini R52 S (54)
BMW 330e eDrive MSport '16 (gone)
D3 '07 (56) XS TDV6 Buckingham Blue (gone)
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