Anti Roll Bar Drop Links Replacement & Spring Hanger Repair - Ford Transit
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video I show you how to replace anti roll bar drop links the easiest way possible. Installing new rubber bushes can be a real struggle, following this method should make it a breeze.
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It’s nice to see a young lad doing all his repairs and moreover his preventative treatment; it’s even more impressive to see you apply ‘old-school’ techniques, tips and tricks. I’ve worked on cars since the age of 16 (I’m now 58) and I’m sure you will be working on cars still well into your later years. Well done, good work ole chap.
THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED, I TRIED TO FIT THESE 3X AND COULDNT FIND ANYONE SHOWING ME HOW TO DO IT,, MANY THANKS BRO
No worries man! Glad it’s helpful. If you struggle to get the rubber bushes through you could always cut them in half. I had to do this on the other side as it just wouldn’t go through the hole 😂
What a timing! Just what I need. Ordered the parts for this earlier in this week!
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Great down to earth DIY stuff, with some real skills. very watchable thanks
regarding the rubber bush,i just cut mine in half,.did it about 3 years ago and done around 50,000 miles since with no problems..well done getting your spring hanger welded up.i started prodding mine and there was nothing left,had to get a new spring hanger,very easy to fit it but was a total pig getting the old one off,they are spot welded on from the factory
Wish I read this reply before spending hours trying squeeze an elephant through a catflap.
Videos are a real help though.
How did you cut in half? I mean what direction.. along the length (top to bottom) or through the middle, in the groove ?
Cut straight through the groove with a Stanley blade then sandwich either side of the lower arm put the drop link through and bolt it up.
Great job it looked a bit awkward but you got around it keep up the good work
Thanks mate, I’m not going to lie it was a struggle getting the rubber bush through the hole 😅
Young lad your old school brill 👍
Hiya, You have done a cracking job but use a 1.5 /2lb ball pein on your joints. it gives more "shock" and keep your Copper face/Hide Mallet for "softer blows". Please use grinder with guard . Have seen too many incidents. It seems that Americans do without guards don't join them. Bob
Hi Bob, thanks mate I like comments like these as they make me question my methods. Totally makes sense what you are saying 👍🏼🙂 I will dig out the guard for it.
Another top video. I think you should set up a business specialising in mk5 transits !!!
I'll definitely be your first customer. Regards Graeme
Thank you Graeme! Like the idea, unfortunately I don’t have enough time with work and other commitments 😅 I’d also be putting myself out of work making these videos 😆
Nice job mate the smiley lives on well done👍👊🏻
Cheers Dave! Will be good for another 20years hopefully 😁👍🏼
Hi. I've got xlwb 98 transit. I've replaced all wings..fabricated sills..battry tray and reinforced chassis area around rear spring hangers. This particular video I needed ty. Took a few men and days to work this one our. Also, good idea to spray your bushes with rubber protector.
I'm currently in a quandary over front strut mount area. Cut out old area replace new mounting or patch ?? I know you can only show wht your particular jobs are. Thanks anyway.. Girl power 😂
Hi Isabel, credit to you for taking on such a big project, it’s never easy keeping the rust away but you’re definitely going about it the right way. It really depends whether you’re patching up for MOTs or whether it’s a complete restoration and you need it pristine? I personally patched this area as it wasn’t too bad. Nice to see that the girls are digging these vans too! 😁
another great job . good tips as well
Well done on the welding and ARB link, I usually just cut the bottom arm Bush in half at the area it goes through the arm... Also don't use Hammerite paint, it's not as good as it was 10 or 15 years ago. I now use 2k Ford Black (or Chassis Black) in Direct Gloss formula, just like applying Hammerite but a far more durable finish and 2k will be cheaper in the long run too.
Hope this is a slight help going forwards
Thank you mate, I have to admit I cut the bush in half on the other side as it just wouldn’t go through 😂 thanks for the recommendation I will have to check it out 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 it's the least I can do
@@TurnersWorkshop97 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I was just showing the mrs this, and we were in awe of your skills, then i read this comment.
Haha it doesn’t always go to plan, there’s always another way 😂😂
Top job I don’t think they should be a clip on the end
Thanks mate, that’s good to know 🙂👍🏼
Good job!
Thank you 😁
Hi, hello
Did you ever replace front springs? Do you think it is possible to do "at home"? Any special tools needed, perhaps you know?
Hi there, I haven’t replaced my springs but If you check out my video for doing the lower ball joint the spring is almost out in that video. You would just need to push the lower arm down and spring should come out I think
@@TurnersWorkshop97 yes I've seen that video and I think the same. Thank you.
Definitely a R clip on the end of the bar (goes through a small hole in the bar end)
Coincidentally as I was replacing track rod ends and lower ball joint today I did wonder whether I should replace the drop links. Where did you purchase the new ones?
Cheers mate, I wonder if there are a couple of different types of anti roll bar. One without the clip 🤷♂️ I went for moog ones from euro car parts, they seem pretty good quality. Only time will tell 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97
Yes you may be right.
Mine is a P reg xlwb high cube and the bar does taper inwards at the end. I think after 98 a different type of drop link is fitted also. (Straight)
Anyone know the part number for the anti roll bar?I cant find one anywhere.
Nice job.
I'm doing the same job but i can't get the rubber throw the hall. Eny other ideas???
Cut the rubber bush in half and put the rod through it, will be fine doing it like that 👍🏼
Yes. I'm polling my hair out hier
Will cut the fu........g thing
Thanks man
Is it not time for your brakes?
I have to do myn. Front and back.
@@TurnersWorkshop97 How did you cut in half, through the middle, in the groove ? So there's a top and bottom half?
Yes mate 👍🏼
Please put the safety guard back on that angle grinder. If the disc shatters at speed, then you are in grave danger.
Using Emery cloth on your shaft, you may want to see a doctor 🤣🤣
you should have seen his bottom ball joints before he got the prescription for his new one's lol
Fancy pants with your anti-roll bar! They didn't all have one from factory. My mk4 doesn't have one!
Haha 😆 I’m not sure it makes much of a difference to the ride 🤷♂️
@@TurnersWorkshop97 New shocks all round made a HUGE different when I did them a couple of years back 👍
You’re tempting me! 😅👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 Was like driving a different van!
R clips were invisible on mine so I cut the links off with the whole bar removed,smash new drop links on with new D rubbers what a pain in the arse ford made one 😂
Haha 😆 so is it supposed to have the R clips do you think 🤔
@@TurnersWorkshop97 well according to the Haynes Bible but mine were hammered on that tight that they're never coming off unless they're cut off.
The later roll bar links are much easier to do & it looks an easy upgrade but I think these new ones will out last the life of the van so I'm going to bother not after the grief they are to change 😂
Hello man
Do you use Instagram? We’ve been trying to contact you
Hey man, yes I’ve got Instagram. I don’t post much on there but feel free to drop me a DM 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 cool man. I’ve messaged you
Is it Ollie Turner
It’s nice to see a young lad doing all his repairs and moreover his preventative treatment; it’s even more impressive to see you apply ‘old-school’ techniques, tips and tricks. I’ve worked on cars since the age of 16 (I’m now 58) and I’m sure you will be working on cars still well into your later years. Well done, good work ole chap.
It’s nice to see a young lad doing all his repairs and moreover his preventative treatment; it’s even more impressive to see you apply ‘old-school’ techniques, tips and tricks. I’ve worked on cars since the age of 16 (I’m now 58) and I’m sure you will be working on cars still well into your later years. Well done, good work ole chap.