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couplands



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
Remove anti-roll bar
I'm thinking of removing the anti-roll bars on my 90.

I tried to remove the nuts that secure the bar to the axle, but the spigot just spins after the nut is loosened. What is the recommended way to get these nuts off..?

Cheers

Simon
Post #292114 21st Dec 2013 7:27am
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Mountain_man



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IIRC they are the replaceable bits on the ends? Only a few quid to replace, so cut them off with a grinder!
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Macpaul



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If its the same as my 110, the roll bar is connected to drop links at each end which are connected to the axle.

Just undo the nuts/bolts remembering that the axle/link one is probably a castle nut with a split pin. Then apply Defender tool no.1 to persuade the bolts back through the bushes.

Should be really simple. Then you need to undo the bolts clamping the bar to the chassis obvs. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop
Now a 2013 110 USW too.
Post #292124 21st Dec 2013 8:24am
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couplands



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The trouble is that after I removed the split pin from the castle nut, after a few turns to loosen it the nut is turning the spigot (due to corrosion etc) and I cant see how to get another spanner on it to hold both ends...if that makes any sense.

I'm not keen on getting the grinder on it, but it might be the only option.

cheers

simon
Post #292137 21st Dec 2013 9:36am
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K9F



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Morning Simon,

I think you'll have trouble getting a grinder in. Cut off the rubber boot on the inner side of the drop link and see what is revealed. You may be able to get a pair of molegrips in there or a GS screwdriver or chisel to jam the spigot to prevent it rotating perhaps? Hope this helps.

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Anderzander



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I took mine off a couple of years back - I'll have a link at in the garage and see if I can remember anything useful.
Post #292148 21st Dec 2013 10:16am
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couplands



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K9F wrote:
Morning Simon,

I think you'll have trouble getting a grinder in. Cut off the rubber boot on the inner side of the drop link and see what is revealed. You may be able to get a pair of molegrips in there or a GS screwdriver or chisel to jam the spigot to prevent it rotating perhaps? Hope this helps.

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Yeah, cutting the boot off and getting some mole grips on looks the way to go... Confused

cheers

simon
Post #292153 21st Dec 2013 10:32am
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couplands



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Anderzander wrote:
I took mine off a couple of years back - I'll have a link at in the garage and see if I can remember anything useful.


That would be very useful, thanks... Thumbs Up

cheers

simon
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Macpaul



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I think you need a socket and a spanner rather than two spanners. And a biggish socket at that.

Or just try and jam a big bladed screwdriver (or something) between the castle nut and the axle fitting and then use the spanner on the nut you can get to. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop
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Post #292155 21st Dec 2013 10:35am
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Zinke



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I took mine off last year, wish i had done it sooner! Much nicer ride down tracks and you dont really notice the difference in normal road driving.

All i did was slide the boot back and use mole grips on the shaft to stop it turning. Remember to use penetrating oil as long as possible before you start.

Pete.
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couplands



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Yes, mole grips it is..Wink

cheers

simon
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jzk841



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Did Molegrips Work ? I have the same issue... and about to try !

cheers Jon
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jzk841



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could not wait.. used them... its off....
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couplands



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Yes it did...glad it worked for you too... Thumbs Up

Cheers

Simon
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