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defenderNorthEast

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I've embarked on the task of rebuilding the axles on my 1994 200tdi defender 90. The rear one appears to be a discovery item as it has disc brakes and looks like some mounts have been welded on, i believe this model came with drums, but i digress. I'm a young un' so never really worked with anything imperial and i'm not sure what socket sizes i need, so out with the vernier caliper to measure up.

The bolts for the A frame bush end is 3/4 unf (head is 28.8mm) so would need a 1 1/8 socket?
The nut is 27.1mm so needs a 1 1/16 spanner/socket?
The trailing arm nut and bolt is 23.8mm so needs a 15/16 socket, or a good 24mm six sided socket?
Front radius arms are either m16 or 5/8, not started on the front yet.

So basically my question is can anyone give me an idea of the bolt/nut type and the associated socket/spanner needed. Thank You.
 
defenderNorthEast said:
I've embarked on the task of rebuilding the axles on my 1994 200tdi defender 90. The rear one appears to be a discovery item as it has disc brakes and looks like some mounts have been welded on, i believe this model came with drums, but i digress. I'm a young un' so never really worked with anything imperial and i'm not sure what socket sizes i need, so out with the vernier caliper to measure up.

The bolts for the A frame bush end is 3/4 unf (head is 28.8mm) so would need a 1 1/8 socket?
The nut is 27.1mm so needs a 1 1/16 spanner/socket?
The trailing arm nut and bolt is 23.8mm so needs a 15/16 socket, or a good 24mm six sided socket?
Front radius arms are either m16 or 5/8, not started on the front yet.

So basically my question is can anyone give me an idea of the bolt/nut type and the associated socket/spanner needed. Thank You.
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your correct ,if its a fine thread or white plastic lock nut its imperial ,but either metric or imperial will do with nuts/bolts that size
 
Thanks for the fast response, i was most concerned by the 3/4 bolts as 30mm is the closest i have and didn't want to round the bolt, i know they go up to high torques like 175ish nm so figure best to get the right socket for the job.
 
Hello There, where abouts in the North East are you ? Ive got a few spare bits and pieces off 90 if you need out.
 
Newcastle, think i've got all i need tbh. New bushes, bolts and ball joint, stubs, seals, bearings, gaskets, locking plate. Haven't started on the front but if i need something i'll give you a shout.
 
defenderNorthEast said:
Thanks for the fast response, i was most concerned by the 3/4 bolts as 30mm is the closest i have and didn't want to round the bolt, i know they go up to high torques like 175ish nm so figure best to get the right socket for the job.
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i do them regularly and whether you use a 15/16 or 24mm it doesnt matter, with a 30mm nut/bolt its unusual to have imperial equivalent 1.3/16,metric nylocs are blue plastic imperial white
 
Ah never knew about white and blue nylock, thats handy info. 30 was what worked to get it off when i was taking it apart but was sloppy. So think i'll get socket for the 3/4 UNF bolt and then just use 24m for the others. Thanks for the help
 
I'm in Tynemouth with a fairly comprehensive toolkit, if that's any good.
BTW welcome to the nuthouse :cool::cool:
 
Glad to be here, love tynemouth go kayaking/surfing there often. Thankfully between me and my dad we have just about all the tools i need, looks like its just a 1.1/8 socket and a 1.1/16 spanner i need for the 3/4 UNF bolt. When it comes to putting it together and i need a tool I'll remember to ask you. Thanks
 
For the A-frame, you'll need a 1/8" socket. Imperials just don't fit. 28mm is too small, I could never find a 29mm and a 30mm will slip.
 
reiny said:
For the A-frame, you'll need a 1/8" socket. Imperials just don't fit. 28mm is too small, I could never find a 29mm and a 30mm will slip.
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If a 28mm, 29mm or 30mm sockets won't fit, I have a slight feeling that an Imperial 1/8" socket might be just a tiny little bit too small anorl, even if it was a 1/8 gas :D:D
 
The trouble with pedants like me is that we can be a bit pedantic at times :p
'Ped' (n) pertaining to walking
'Antic' (n) doing daft things
Ergo 'Pedantics' are best suited to The Ministry of Silly Walks
 
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