That's how I bent the spanner:-) Finally managed to crack it this afternoon with a tougher ring spanner. One side done, do the nearside later in week... I would like to thank everyone for their methods in making this job easier to do:-)

Hmmm... I have a socket that fits just it will not even sit on the bolt because of the spring in the way. I had a closer look at my spring, may need to try and rotate it to get better access because as it is now, the lower part is just in the way and I cant see that lowering the axle will make...

I got the 12 point socket set so should be ok with that, just need the clearance. Is lifting the car via the chassis gonna give me enough space?

Thought i'd have a crack at replacing the rear wheel bearings on my defender. I can't get anywhere with it because the rear spring is sort of in the way of one of the bolts that holds the caliper on, so a socket doesn't fit it, then tried to undo it with ring spanners and bent one of them...

Hi all, Richie from South Wales here, just joined up today. Not got my 'perfect' Landy yet - it's turning out to be a bit of a long search! Anyway, I look forward to any words of encouragement/advice in the future...:dance: Richie