New drop links, how to tighten top nut ?

Mangizmo · 17th September 2020, 12:16

Need to replace at least 1 droplink again !!! the last one lasted 12 months so I have bought a pair of German madeMeyle HD droplinks that look far far better Question, before I start what is the best way to tighten up the top nut as access is very tight Thanks V

Phil-T4 · 17th September 2020, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Mangizmo

Need to replace at least 1 droplink again !!! the last one lasted 12 months so I have bought a pair of German madeMeyle HD droplinks that look far far better Question, before I start what is the best way to tighten up the top nut as access is very tight Thanks V

You don't, the correct way is to use a crows foot spanner and tighten the link to the nut.
You just need to hold the nut still with a normal spanner.

Mangizmo · 17th September 2020, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

You don't, the correct way is to use a crows foot spanner and tighten the link to the nut.
You just need to hold the nut still with a normal spanner.

Gotcha thanks so hold the top nut steady and rotate the link till tight right ?

Phil-T4 · 17th September 2020, 12:36

Correct, then rotate the link and fit the bottom joint

Mangizmo · 17th September 2020, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

Correct, then rotate the link and fit the bottom joint

I will obtain the appropriate sized spanneer and do it next week thanks V

suzublu · 17th September 2020, 14:02

Pack the boots with grease too, and shorten the thread on the top, makes life a little easier

Eddy600 · 17th September 2020, 15:09

Beleive you can also use some spring compressors to give better access to the top nut not tried it personally though.

Arctic · 17th September 2020, 22:43

Trim 5mm of the thread and if you do not have the crows foot, or find it hard to get a spanner on the nut grind down a spanner.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=192709

RogerHeinz57 · 18th September 2020, 09:02

All good ideas, I bought some flairnut spanners and use them each time to overcome the access issue, as the cutting off the top stem may invalidate any warranty claim - should it be necessary.

Mangizmo · 19th September 2020, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Trim 5mm of the thread and if you do not have the crows foot, or find it hard to get a spanner on the nut grind down a spanner.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=192709

Brilliant How too again as usual, I shall use your guide thanks vaughan

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Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Correct, then rotate the link and fit the bottom joint

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Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Beleive you can also use some spring compressors to give better access to the top nut not tried it personally though.

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