Demolition49 Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Anybody know where i can find a guide to swapping over some new drop links on my 296 model Z? I tryed search and FAQ's and found nothing. Thanks! Quote
Husky Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 rear or front? rear are very simple (depending on rusting), jack the back of the car up and you can see them. only 4 bolts to do. Quote
marzman Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 rear or front? rear are very simple (depending on rusting), jack the back of the car up and you can see them. only 4 bolts to do. Get some WD or Plus Gas or similar on them a few days before... i managed to round the nuts off on mine and had to get a garage to basically burn them off with the acetylene torch... Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 thanks guys, perhaps if i do this i can take a few pics and post up a guide for future? Im going to do the rears husky as those are the ones causing the noises (using powergrid to replace OEM - Thanks to Zmanalex) How high do i need to jack the car up? i only have a standard jack that the car comes with anything else apart from undo, take off, redo new ones? Quote
Husky Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Please buy some axle stands, they only cost a few pennies Using a scissor jack to support a car while under it is really dangerous. I'd let them soak with penetrating oil or some such as suggested. If you round them off then its a long slog to remove them or you're paying someone. Be sure you have your socket all the way on so there is less chance of rounding and use a nice length breaker bar so you don't trash a ratchet Quote
Cookbot Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Please buy some axle stands, they only cost a few pennies Using a scissor jack to support a car while under it is really dangerous. I'd let them soak with penetrating oil or some such as suggested. If you round them off then its a long slog to remove them or you're paying someone. Be sure you have your socket all the way on so there is less chance of rounding and use a nice length breaker bar so you don't trash a ratchet +1! All grade A gen. Scissor jack + working under your car = perish. Quote
Demolition49 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 Please buy some axle stands, they only cost a few pennies Using a scissor jack to support a car while under it is really dangerous. I'd let them soak with penetrating oil or some such as suggested. If you round them off then its a long slog to remove them or you're paying someone. Be sure you have your socket all the way on so there is less chance of rounding and use a nice length breaker bar so you don't trash a ratchet Top man Will do mate, dont suppose you have any pictures so i have no trouble identifiying them Quote
ChrisS Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 +1 on Husky and Cookbot and Axle Stands. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automot ... 228/p83498 and free postage. Quote
Roo Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Have a look here chap viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29312&start=0 Quote
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