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
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 ..
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.
Zoltan
1986 Multivan ex-Caravelle. Van since 2006, running mTDi 1Z since 2008 with Fiat Croma 1.9 TDid pump 2008-2019, custom pump since 2019
5spd custom box 4.57 diff + 0.74 5th