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stevetd5



Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 37

Australia 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Alpine White
aframe joint
Hi, I need to replace the a frame ball joint wondering which way to go, Oe replacement, or one of the adjustable type? I will be replacing bushes also while I'm at it. Any suggestions, thanks
Post #256674 6th Aug 2013 10:45am
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WarPig



Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

England 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey
Have a look at the Gwyn Lewis website as they sell one that can be adjusted-lubricated (can't remember which).

http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/
Post #256697 6th Aug 2013 12:43pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
its a wide angle one too for lifts/droop changes etc from Gwyn

do you have a press?

if not it can be simpler to buy the whole thing in the holder, although obviously more expensive.

if you have std suspension then a std one will work well. i use bearmach. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
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Post #256724 6th Aug 2013 2:44pm
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Diablo



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 335

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Keswick Green
I used a standard delphi one.

Adjustable ones are often not, after a few years of crud, salt and rust!

as for installing/removing, it seems to be pot luck - mine came out with a deft whack with a lump hammer.
Post #256746 6th Aug 2013 3:33pm
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Litch



Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: Oxfordshire
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My Bearmach adjustable one has been in for over 10-years and I have only had to adjust it once.
I fitted it without having to resort to a press and then coated it liberally with Waxoyl, when I adjusted it earlier this year it was clean & corrosion free underneath the Waxoyl.

When the time comes to replace it I will fit the same item. ONE LIFE, GET IT!
Post #256809 6th Aug 2013 7:08pm
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stevetd5



Member Since: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Australia 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Alpine White
Thanks all I will probably go adjustable, more likely to wear (corrugations) than rust here in Aust.
Post #256941 7th Aug 2013 9:31am
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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Buy the whole thing in the holder (fulcrum).

Pretty certain Simon @ MPS will be able to supply it, and there's an OEM version too Smile  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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