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ickle



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Rear A frame ball joint nut
Does anyone know the size of and type of spanner required for the A frame ball joint nut on a 110?

Cheers Keith
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jst



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you will struggle with a spanner to get much movement.

you can get a 1/2" socket on it with an extension bar - just.

cant remember size though - 32mm? Cheers

James
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Post #243386 13th Jun 2013 9:38pm
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mick



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They are a pain to get off best option put a complete one on Thumbs Up
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its still needs to come out though. but yes a complete unit is easier for refit if it is the joint you are looking to change Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #243443 14th Jun 2013 6:18am
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According to repair my land rover it's a 30mm socket on an extension bar either to ratchet or probably more use, a breaker bar.
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Martin
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30mm socket.

Echo the comments about replacing with a complete fulcrum and OEM quality ball assembly.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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Post #265212 10th Sep 2013 2:34pm
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ickle



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Thanks folks,

I bought a set of the Stahlwillie sockets off AAronmorris as 'spares'

I cut about 5mm off the end of the 30mm socket, then ground a good chamfer around the drive end, now with a long extension bar I can get a good purchase on the nut, I wanted to make sure the taper itself was seated properly before I went further.

I still get an annoying clunk sometimes from the back (all super pro bushes fitted) so new joint soon!

Keith
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Caterham



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Hmmm. Bought some sealey crows feet and the 30mm one is a loose fit and doesn't seem suitable?

Will try again in the light probably at the weekend but it isn't looking promising. Is it defo 30mm not some imperial jobbie?
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Definitely 30mm  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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Caterham



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Thank yo!u.
Would seem the 'professional' tools I brought are rubbish then Sad
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Dave T



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I just ground a slot in the old one, came off no problem! Whistle 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
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Caterham



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Not wanting to over do it I've managed to loosen all 3 nuts (Smile)

It would appear an old 3/8th worth spanner is a good fit...all the 30mm stuff I tried was a loose fit?

Anyhow it's all loose and ready for a swap over when it's light again.

Thanks.
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Done

Very Happy

Bolts don't slide out very easily....if I had to do it again i'd allow an hour.
If you know which end of a spanner to use perhaps 30mins?
Post #456309 19th Sep 2015 11:53am
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