Thread: RODS RODS RODS

Originally Posted by 4evershiva

hey guys, can the GOE rods be DIY installed or do i have to take it to a mechanic...so how much will it cost to install it?? thinking of ording the GOE rods....should i go 2 way or 3 way rods? i got a 2009 disco 3

If you have a spare 10 mins to fit and 5 more for the completion beer you should be sweet to install yourself.

I have the 2 way, do fine for what I need. I didn't even know Graeme was doing 3 way, Whats the 3rd setting for, oh actually Ill check his website.

I found white lithium lubricating spray to be the best, IMHO.

Regards

Gerald

Originally Posted by rocmic

Gerald and Ben
I ordered some rods for the D3 last week. Hopeing they will get to me beofre the weekend so that I can install them and be ready for the D3/D4?RRS weekend.
Apart from liberal amount of silicon spray, any other tricks/pitfalls in getting the origianl ones off?
thanks
Mike

Hi Mike,

The hardest bit is getting the originals off, if you lube them up and just gently lever them off or worst case some pliers, taking note not to flex the sensor arm too much, and you will be sweet. Easiest for the rears is to get the jack under the side and get the car nice and high so you have room to play.
For the fronts at off road height they are easily accessible.

I had a mate help, well sit and drink my beers, but he was there for 'moral' support and when working under a vehicle take all the common sense safety steps.

Oh and put them in the right way up, hahaha.

Cheers,
Ben

Originally Posted by VK3GJM

I found white lithium lubricating spray to be the best, IMHO.

Regards

Gerald

Never tried it, but sounds good I will get some.

Cheers,
Ben

Thanks Ben and Gerald
I already have the lithium spray and I plan to do it this weekend (assuming they get here and rotate my tyres at the same time. So looks like it should be relatively easy (apart form the tyre rotation which is just hard work).
Ben, looking forward to meeting you in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Mike

That's what friends are for! Yes the original robs are a bit of a bigger to get off. Lots of spray, massage it in and they slip off the knuckle much easier.

Once Gordon's rods are on, they can be changed very easily by feel, but you have to put the vehicle in the off-road height position for easy access.

One of the must have aftermarket accessories.

Regards

Gerald
VK3GJM

don't have myself but a golf divot tool has been suggested on other sites.

Originally Posted by amazing

don't have myself but a golf divot tool has been suggested on other sites.

I've got one of those lying around somewhere, I think I read about it on another site as well. If all else fails (or maybe even if not) I'll give it a try.
Cheers
Mike