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Davegilsenan

Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #1

Hello,
I have taken the rear radius arm out to replace the front bush....now I can't get it back in. I cant get the rear bolt hole to line up - the axle needs to come back a bit but I can't move it - the car is on it's wheels so the axle isn't really free to move. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

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Donater

• Dec 31, 2013

• #2

Cargo strap and pull it in line.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #3

jack back end up so theres no weight on axle

 

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #4

Jack the chassis onto axle stands and jack axle next time

 

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Davegilsenan

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #5

It's on it's wheels but the wheels are up on ramps....... I really didn't think this through

 

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Donater

• Dec 31, 2013

• #6

Davegilsenan said:

It's on it's wheels but the wheels are up on ramps....... I really didn't think this through

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That is a statement of monumental fact. Why would you remove the thing that holds the axle in place with weight on it. Doesn't make a lot of sense does it?

 

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Davegilsenan

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #7

I know. But it's only a couple of mm off now and I just need to get the bolt back in

 

jamesmartin

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #8

Davegilsenan said:

I know. But it's only a couple of mm off now and I just need to get the bolt back in

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can you slacken front nut on radius arm to give you some more

 

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #9

Davegilsenan said:

I know. But it's only a couple of mm off now and I just need to get the bolt back in

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Pointed object to pull in line and push bolt in,large screwdriver, tyre leaver or perhaps pointed chisel

 

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #10

fanatic said:

Pointed object to pull in line and push bolt in,large screwdriver, tyre leaver or perhaps pointed chisel

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Known in the trade as podger.

 

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #11

wammers said:

Known in the trade as podger.

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LoI see as scaffolding tool with ratchet, can't remember when I worked in garage ever calling it a podger

Must be northern lol


Fecking auto correct

 

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• Dec 31, 2013

• #12

fanatic said:

LoI see as scaffolding tool with ratchet, can't remember when I worked in garage ever calling it a podger

Must be northern lol


Fecking auto correct

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A large broken Phillips ground to a taper makes an excellent podger. Standard engineering term as far as i know. 9pc Pro Mechanics Hook Pick Podger & Gasket Scraper Hose Removal Trim Tool Set | eBay

 

wammers

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Donater

• Dec 31, 2013

• #13

Podger is a pointed probe used for lining up holes to aid insertion. A todger has basically the same purpose.