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Offline Rangie3.0LtrDan

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« on: May 11, 2006, 18:37:56 »
..... to find a 36mm socket so i can change me drop arm!

Went to halfrauds, all 3 of me local motor factors and a specialist tool shop!

Cannot find one anywhere!

If anyone has any ideas i would be most grateful!

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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2006, 18:40:35 »
there's 2 in my tool box :(biggrin):  :(biggrin):  :(biggrin):
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2006, 18:49:31 »
try a set of stilsons or a snapon tool van
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2006, 18:50:01 »
LOL they are not much good in there!!  I need them in my toolbox! lol
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2006, 19:44:48 »
That's bad news mate, our local motoring shop (Auto spares Kippax) has sockets up to 52mm!!!.
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2006, 19:51:09 »
Well in fairness one of the motor factors had some, but they were in a set costing £90!! lol, tell ya what though, when the disco sells i am going to buy a set for that price lol
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2006, 20:21:25 »
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2006, 20:41:13 »
found one for £6.99 + £1.95 postage so have ordered it, its just annoying cos its slowed me right down!
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2006, 20:49:46 »
yous a wheel bearing socket for pugeot 406 good strong socket readly available  :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2006, 22:29:37 »
Changing a drop arm? Hmmmm, Getting the nut off will probably be the least of your worries.

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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2006, 01:01:58 »
I'm sure mine was 33 mm, went to HAlfrauds for it.

How you getting on with the MOT?  if the drop arms is coming of for the balljoint, don't bother.  Just remember Dremel grinds :wink:
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2006, 02:21:05 »
Draper do a very useful 3/4" socket set, that was priced around £55 that included a good selection of sizes (both metric and imperial) with extensions, a tee bar and ratchet. In all a very useful set thats worth its weight in gold when you come across a big nut.

Exactly the same set is also sold by sealey, machine mart, etc. for about the same price.




Also the drop arm may be tight on the splines so if you have acess to a heat source (oxy-acetaline torch etc.) then it can make removal a whole lot eaiser, but will probably ruin the seal on the bottom of the steering box.
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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2006, 12:11:30 »
I do have a heat source now (blowtorch thingy) so i might now need a seal? is the seal easy to do or should i just scrap the car now?

Range Rover Blues, this is the last bit for the mot, everything else has been done!  We are getting there slowly!
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« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2006, 12:27:14 »
i used a 10 tonne hydraulic puller to get mine off when i did it and it does go with a bang if your not careful :shock:  i just needed a small amount of heat from a blowtorch to just warm the drop arm where it connects to the steering box
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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2006, 18:19:38 »
Am thinking of taking the BFH approach and see what happens.
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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2006, 19:16:49 »
why are you taking the drop arm off?
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« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2006, 19:50:16 »
cos i went slightly wrong on the ball joint replacement and kinda made a slight mess, so going with the drop arm approach!
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« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2006, 09:17:08 »
Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"
I'm sure mine was 33 mm, went to HAlfrauds for it.


I was about to say the same. I use a 1-5/16" AF six sided socket impact socket. Draper part number 56060.
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