Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 23, 2004 Support Team Share Posted October 23, 2004 OK, hubs and drive shafts off, rear ARB disconnected, trailing arms removed so just need to get the A-frame off the de-dion and the upper damper bolts undone. 1. What size are the nut and bolt holding the A frame to the de-dion tube? and where do you get a socket thin enough to fit in the hole? 2. What size allen key do I need to undo the upper damper bolts? Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 On my car they're 19mm (I've a 1/2" Halfords socket that fitted) but my shocks also use a 19mm bolt and no Allen key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Shaun Dedion nut/bolt is 19mm IIRC, Halfords pro sockets just fit Got a feeling it's 3/8" for the Allen bolts Got all if you want to borrow Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 23, 2004 Author Support Team Share Posted October 23, 2004 Cheers Mark - will pop down to Halfords but if no luck I'll give you a call. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 23, 2004 Author Support Team Share Posted October 23, 2004 Do you need only one 19mm socket or one on each end? Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 shaun, give me a shout if you need a hand sunday -- i've got a number of american sized tools of all measurements i'd be happy tp come round if mrs e makes the coffee and help you ❗ Steve B Big Black Beast^3 USA 2005: How the West Was Driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 23, 2004 Author Support Team Share Posted October 23, 2004 Steve - thanks. If I don't have any luck today then I'll give you a shout. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 i spoke with Alan L and we both coUld come round sunday if needed Steve B Big Black Beast^3 USA 2005: How the West Was Driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Halford Pro fit nicely - I use them. Think it is 19mm as the others have stated for the a-frame. Large alen fitting for my damper top mounts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Shaun 2 x 19mm's unless you have a 3/4" in the set which is the same Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 23, 2004 Author Support Team Share Posted October 23, 2004 Cheers folks - Halfords pro stuff came up trumps again. 2x19mm sockets were required. Allen key was 3/8" and of course its nearly impossible to get imperial allen keys. Got a cheap set in Halfords which had a 3/8" but it was a bit short so had to use a makeshift extension! If anyone knows where I can get half inch drive imperial allen keys I would be grateful - the metric ones I have are excellent. Steve - if you're looking for an excuse then by all means come round. Just the front suspension and steering rack to come off now so I reckon I should be able to complete that tomorrow morning in time to get to the AWESOME meet and then over to Virginia Water for the Pistonheads gathering. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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