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    what i need to do to fit the lc springs tomorrow, if i miss owt out or wrong order shout out
    jack up the arse end as high as poss (on the chassi/tow bar) and support,
    jack up and support the axle
    unbolt and remove the ARB,
    undo one end of the anti rock bar (the bit that might hit the fuel tank)
    undo the brake load sensor (allowing the flexi hoses some play)
    undo one end of the panard rod, (which end's the bracket go?)
    undo the lower shock mounts,
    drop the axle as far as it'll safely go,
    remove the old springs
    fit the new springs,(dead f##n easy)
    jack up the axle,
    make a plate for the brake load sensor (approx 2")
    refit the shocks,
    refit the ARB
    Wonder where i'm gonna get the money for a panard drop bracket,
    Wonder if i can chop the panard rod in half and tap thread a bit in there to adjust,
    refit the anti rock bar (what is it called)
    let it down,
    jack it back up and put the wheels on,
    let it down,
    done????????????/
    Too young to die and too old to give a toss

  • #2
    Sounds about right mate!

    The bar is called a Trail arm.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by RodLeach View Post
      Sounds about right mate!

      The bar is called a Trail arm.
      Cheers Rod, trail arm!!! let me write that down

      btw what did you do, fit a drop bracket or an adjustable rod?
      Too young to die and too old to give a toss

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      • #4
        Originally posted by POPEYE View Post
        Cheers Rod, trail arm!!! let me write that down

        btw what did you do, fit a drop bracket or an adjustable rod?
        Went for a drop bracket off Vince mate!

        Was about £40 for all the bits including the rear brake pipe spacer an arb drop mounts!!

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        • #5
          Not sure what to do regarding that panard rod, thought of anglegrinding through it and getting a steel tube/sleeve to go ove each end and welding it or summat, they are solid bar arnt they or are they hollow?
          Too young to die and too old to give a toss

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          • #6
            Hollow.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by wishbone View Post
              Hollow.
              hollow to you to

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              • #8
                Hollow and thankyou
                Too young to die and too old to give a toss

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                • #9
                  ian,messeage from gwh he will be coming home past u on 19th dec and he has a panhard rod thats chopped and sleeved already,just needs driible of weld on it when u put it on???? if that helps let me know and ill pass it on

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                  • #10
                    Alternatively i have a 24mm tap sitting waiting to do mine, you could borrow if you wanted
                    Roy
                    When ya stop having fun, Ya start getting old

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                    • #11
                      Cheers guys, aint had time today to look at what taps/die's i have, the rods on the bench ready, been fighting the springs today, prob have a go at altering the one i have Andy thanks, and Roy, if i have'nt a tap suitable may give you a pm, cheers.
                      Too young to die and too old to give a toss

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