Drop link to sway/anti-roll bar suggestions needed please
I can't get the lower part of the drop link(s) off my 2.5 Paj. I thought I'd ask here incase someone can give me some ideas. It is this type of link.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371213306144?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The bottom bush is solid on the 'pin' on the lower wishbone.
I then tried removing the sway/anti-roll bar complete hoping to just take off the drop links on the bench but with the old drop links firmly stuck to the lower wishbone I gave it up. Any help would be appreciated. THanks
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I think that yes it is a rubber bush but it may have the metal sleeve rusted on the shaft. A knife might not be useable here as he may not have the space between the outer and inner sleeve. Maybe a hammer and small chisel (for timber) to cut the rubber between the outer and inner sleeve, then a good set of pliers or angle grinder to remove the inner sleeve.
Have fun !
Happy io
Cheers
I think that yes it is a rubber bush but it may have the metal sleeve rusted on the shaft. A knife might not be useable here as he may not have the space between the outer and inner sleeve. Maybe a hammer and small chisel (for timber) to cut the rubber between the outer and inner sleeve, then a good set of pliers or angle grinder to remove the inner sleeve.
Have fun !
Happy io
Thanks for the advice. I understand the studs that the link is on can easily break off. I wanted to remove the sway bar from the top of the drop link but even that would not come off. If I could have lifted the ARB off the drop links I could have gotten better access to the links.
Syndicate
Isn't it just a rubber bush?
If it is, I would use a sharp knife and cut it away, and then remove whatever rubber remains bonded to the control arm with a wire brush. If has a steel sleeve (as the eye part of the bush in the picture does) then you'll probably need to cut the drop link.