HELP! - Radius Arms

Jay666d · 26-06-2019, 14:16

Hi guys.

This week the truck has been up in the air at the garage getting the off side swivel hub fixed.

I asked the guy, while it's up in the air, would there be any change you can change the radius arms over to the aftermarket ones I've bought to correct the castor angle?

He said it wasn't a problem...

But there is a problem. I ordered the Raptor 4x4 radius arms and they still haven't turned up!

The guy now needs to get the truck back together to free up the lift, so that it's not holding up his business!

I have read on the Oz forums that it is possible for a guy with a jack to change over the radius arms on his own driveway and I wondered if anyone on here has done that?

It all seems a bit daunting to me... But then again, I built the fender flares up to be a much bigger job than it was and I bashed that out in half a day!

Advice from the Guru's is always appreciated.

Jay

solarman216 · 26-06-2019, 21:26

I have not done it but I would imagine that with a couple of ratchet straps, one front and rear to stop the spring kicking the axle one way or tother that it should be easy enough, Rick

Barrbeast · 26-06-2019, 23:16

I would imagine it's fairly straightforward

I'd be tempted to remove the springs and shocks so only the panhard is holding it on, stick the axle on stands.

Jay666d · 27-06-2019, 07:46

Good suggestions guys....

Who's coming to mine to help? There's a peanut butter sandwich in it for ya!

26-06-2019, 14:16	#1
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	HELP! - Radius Arms Hi guys. This week the truck has been up in the air at the garage getting the off side swivel hub fixed. I asked the guy, while it's up in the air, would there be any change you can change the radius arms over to the aftermarket ones I've bought to correct the castor angle? He said it wasn't a problem... But there is a problem. I ordered the Raptor 4x4 radius arms and they still haven't turned up! The guy now needs to get the truck back together to free up the lift, so that it's not holding up his business! I have read on the Oz forums that it is possible for a guy with a jack to change over the radius arms on his own driveway and I wondered if anyone on here has done that? It all seems a bit daunting to me... But then again, I built the fender flares up to be a much bigger job than it was and I bashed that out in half a day! Advice from the Guru's is always appreciated. Jay

26-06-2019, 21:26	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	I have not done it but I would imagine that with a couple of ratchet straps, one front and rear to stop the spring kicking the axle one way or tother that it should be easy enough, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

26-06-2019, 23:16	#3
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	I would imagine it's fairly straightforward I'd be tempted to remove the springs and shocks so only the panhard is holding it on, stick the axle on stands.

27-06-2019, 07:46	#4
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Good suggestions guys.... Who's coming to mine to help? There's a peanut butter sandwich in it for ya!