Drop arm ball joint repair kits...

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Originally Posted by DEFENDERZOOK

they are not that easy to remove....the only way to get them off without having to belt them too much
with a sledge hammer is using a 10tonne hydraulic puller.....putting the pressure on.....
and still having to hit it with a hammer for it to pop.....


unless of course you are very lucky and it hasnt been put on too tight......
(but this never happens..... :eek: )


but thanks....i will look into repairing mine rather than replacing it.....definitely a cheaper option......

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I got mine off - with two crowbars as levers with jacks under the ends (lifted the front end nearly off the ground), then gave the side of the arm a belt with a hammer and drift - levers, spacers, and the arm flew in all directions.
Repairing the ball joint was trivial after that. I believe that it is possible to do in situ, and it is probably easier overall, if you take into account the problems getting the arm off.
John

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFE.../rbg000010.jpg
5.75 quid at Paddocks in the UK :eek:

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Originally Posted by rick130

anyone have any idea if the RTC4198 repair kit is still available ?

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It's superceded a few times & is now RBG000010. LR have 7 in their stock.

I'd say the UK option is the way to go though if it's the same quality.

I will need to do this soon. I have the kit and it looks straight forward to do. There is no hole to add a grease nipple in back plate so do I just plaster in as much grease as I can during assembly?
If the drop arm doesnt come off easily I will use a jack to compress the spring.

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Originally Posted by defenderbilby

I will need to do this soon. I have the kit and it looks straight forward to do. There is no hole to add a grease nipple in back plate so do I just plaster in as much grease as I can during assembly?
If the drop arm doesnt come off easily I will use a jack to compress the spring.

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Whan I did mine I found a G clamp did the replacement job quite nicely.;)

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Originally Posted by Scouse

It's superceded a few times & is now RBG000010. LR have 7 in their stock.

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Ouch, just got quoted $147 plus freight for that part from my local L/R Dealer. I think I'll go the FWD option unless there is an better quality alternative for similar price.