Radius Rod Measurement

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Re: Radius Rod removal

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colinthefox wrote: 09 Oct 2025, 12:13
dcworm57 wrote: 08 Oct 2025, 17:54 What’s the best method to remove these ?

If they are the kind with the large hex at the back end you will need a 27mm open ended spanner, but there's a bit more to it. I used a 1+1/16 AF vintage tractor spanner which is a real beast of an open ender, and a jack to rotate it, after applying  lots of diesel over several days.

If that fails, then a large stillson wrench might work, but will probably ruin the radius rod.

I got the second one off and it’s pretty bad , worn 1/3 of the way through in the threads , I’m going to h a e to replace them . Ok so a few days of WD40 and some heat and I have managed to get them out , hallelujah. Also the radius rod mounts are pretty bad , delaminated and well worn . I borrowed a mig welder and have welded a decent plate front and back so that’s that sorted . Hopefully start to rebuild soon and then on to the rear 😵‍💫💵💸💸💸💸

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Re: Radius Rod removal

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dcworm57 wrote: 17 Oct 2025, 17:59 ........and then on to the rear 😵‍💫💵💸💸💸💸

See my thread on rear jacking point repair, soon to be updated with drivers side.
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Re: Radius Rod removal

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colinthefox wrote: 17 Oct 2025, 19:38
dcworm57 wrote: 17 Oct 2025, 17:59 ........and then on to the rear 😵‍💫💵💸💸💸💸

See my thread on rear jacking point repair, soon to be updated with drivers side.

I will have a look , where can I find it ? 
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Re: Radius Rod Measurement

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So just for an update , all front bushes and ball joints have been replaced and I’m about to start rebuilding it all . 
So the camber is going to have to be reset I would say , I marked the wishbone washers for a guide ( I’m fitting Brickwerks high lift kit aswell) . Can I adjust the camber myself , what tools, gauges would I need . 
Once front end is all together it will be into the back end for the same treatment .. fingers crossed eh .. 

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Re: Radius Rod Measurement

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You can set the caster and the camber with a digital protractor and a bubble level, and the toe with jack stands, string and measuring rod/tape measure.
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