western Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Recently bought this drop arm conversion kit. https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/defender-drop-arm-conversion-kit-stainless-steel/ so this morning saw me outside on a chilly/windy day but not raining for a change to get the old drop arm off which I found was slightly loose on the steering box shaft, it all came off easily no 'beat the carp out of it ' to do. then once the steering shaft was cleaned up, the new Discovery type drop arm went on & torqued up & locked, set the drag link & it's ball joints up & fitted, then fit the steering damper attachment. all went together very well & pleased with the result, the bit of steering slop I had has gone, probably because the drop arm is tight as a tight thing in tights on the steering box shaft. so some photo's because I know you all like photo's Drop-Arm-Coversion-Kit-Fitting-Advice.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Nice work Ralph, it was Pimply Sissing down up country in Somerset. No driveway land rover maintenance today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 You manage to get your drop arm off without too much hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Is that an Old Man Britpart steering damper ? I do like the idea of the Disco steering arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 the standard drop arm was slightly loose, so came off easily, Steering damper is NOT britpart its a Old Man Emu unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 One of the first jobs I did when I got my 110 was replace the steering damper and got Britpart as I didn't know any better. I must have been lucky as 10 years on its still fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Nice job Ralph Gwynlewis does tidy stuff like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 I also have the stainless track rod on other side of axle, & their spray guards in front & rear wheelarches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That's a nice kit , they do make some cracking useful stuff . You were lucky with the drop arm coming off so easily Ralph. What's leaking on the inside of the OS front wheel ? cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Think. It's the hub inner seal, got to sort that soon, need to get a new seal first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 You and I bought the same kit. Glad your drop arm came off easier than mine. I will swap my track rod in a week or so and get the tracking checked at the MOT which I'm just about to book. I know it shouldn't change as the new rod will be set to the same length but better to be sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I fitted my track rod yesterday and it has grease-able track rod ends, as does the drag link. Almost as an afterthought I asked Gwyn Lewis via email if the TREs are supplied pre-greased. They replied within a few minutes advising that no, they need grease, "about three pumps will do". It's a bit beefier than the old one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Found this shirt video on YouTube by Gwyn Lewis about fitting the kit, https://www.facebook.com/toughintherough/videos/827834834515193/ Also bought a magnetic angle block gauge from ebay to help me set the bracket better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Need to fit mine to the Hybrid... They are seriously heavy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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