gadget Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Poor component quality has meant that the Freelander i purchased last year for my wife has failed its MOT on a front suspension lower ball joint. It's only done 181,000 miles too I've ordered a pair of lemforder joints Some of the kits come with M10 bolts to replace the rivets. Anyone know the length of those bolts please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 No, but if I had to guess at suitable length bolts to purchase I'd say around 30mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'd guessed at either 30 or 35mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 If you own a hacksaw or angle grinder it's not going to be a problem if you they're slightly too long, TBH I can't think of anything they'd foul on anyway. Just make sure they're good high-tensile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 You're right. Mr grinder would adjust them. Just found a picture showing the bolts in a kit side on. 23 threads. They're M10 so assuming 1.5 pitch they're 35mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Just done this. Those rivets are a bit of a pain to drift out. FF your guess at 30mm is a better size than my 35mm. Diff mounts and all the brake pipes next Oh, and the sump and end of gearbox is wet with engine oil. Do these things have a common leak upstairs that drips down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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