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YOUR RESEARCH2003 C2 Rear drop links
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Two nuts supplied because they're most likely a generic part used on other car brands.
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Two nuts supplied because they're most likely a generic part used on other car brands.
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I am looking to replace the rear drop links (advisory on MOT).
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I can't remember what size spanner is required, but from memory you may be able to pull the ARB assembly off the ball joint using brute force and ignorance, and then get a socket over the balljoint to remove it, rather than having to use an open ended spanner.
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I can't remember what size spanner is required, but from memory you may be able to pull the ARB assembly off the ball joint using brute force and ignorance, and then get a socket over the balljoint to remove it, rather than having to use an open ended spanner.
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I can't remember what size spanner is required, but from memory you may be able to pull the ARB assembly off the ball joint using brute force and ignorance, and then get a socket over the balljoint to remove it, rather than having to use an open ended spanner.
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I am looking to replace the rear drop links (advisory on MOT). Can anyone advise me on how to remove the top end, please? A scour of the internet (could not find an YouTube video of the procedure) and first look underneath seems to suggest the top end is screwed into a M10 captive nut within a ‘cup’ on the shock absorber. I assume it is captive because I see no way of getting a spanner in there, removal being achieved by undoing (with a spanner, 17mm?) a nut which is at the base of the drop link threaded bolt. Can someone confirm this is a correct understanding? Why then do two nuts come with each drop link when only one is needed (for the bottom end)?
Two nuts supplied because they're most likely a generic part used on other car brands.
I can't remember what size spanner is required, but from memory you may be able to pull the ARB assembly off the ball joint using brute force and ignorance, and then get a socket over the balljoint to remove it, rather than having to use an open ended spanner.
The ARB droplink securing nut can be seen in this image :
Are you planning on using OE replacement links ?
If so, don't. Get the TRW items.
IIRC from when I did all of mine about 10 years ago you can forget about spanners, you’ll need an angle grinder and impact sockets on a gun to remove them. Use plenty of copper/aluminium grease when you install new ones to make it easier next time they need to come off.
I did mine a couple of months ago. you need an open ended spanner on the flats of the droplink stud and unwind. Right pain in the arse as you only have a few degrees with the spanner and there's only 2 flats on. Also they seize in the shocker and it can be pretty scary trying to unwind the out without snapping the stud. Dowse them to death with as much wd-40/plus gas/ etc. as possible.
From memory the ones I removed had 18mm flats and the ones I put in had 17mm, not all manufacturers are the same.
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