Souster Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi guys, im going to buy a new drop arm for my 96 defender 90. Its a long story why. Anyway, which one do i require? As i have no idea which steering box i have. Tried to search differences with no luck. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 You probably have the 4 bolt Adwest box. You can tell by counting the bolts on the top cover. There are also 3 and 6 bolt versions. The RHD drop arm for the 4 bolt is QFW000020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souster Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 You probably have the 4 bolt Adwest box. You can tell by counting the bolts on the top cover. There are also 3 and 6 bolt versions. The RHD drop arm for the 4 bolt is QFW000020 Thankyou mate, so if i look down onto the steering box, the amount of bolts on the top cover is the type of box? Or is it the mounting bolts for the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looking at the cover. eg this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souster Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looking at the cover. eg this: Perfect! Cant ask for better help than that. Thankyou very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This could be a good time to upgrade to a Disco drop arm, which allows easy renewal of the track rod ends. You will have to purchase a new drag link though. Something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-steering-drop-arm-ball-joint-conversion-SUMOBARS-/181308130720?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a36ce85a0 Obviously you don't have to go with Gwyn, it's just an example! Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 That's a mod well worth doing. You won't need to try and change many drop arm ball joints before thinking that it's ridiculous that they didn't fit the disco arm in the factory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The drop arms can be made to last.If you grind two very shallow grooves in the ball section of the pin.(Very shallow) Then drill and tap an m6 thread in the cap plate to fit a grease nipple. Makes the joint very easy to assemble dry,fill with grease carefully and it will last years.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I dont see the disco drop arm as an upgrade, i've changed plenty of track rod ends but never a drop arm ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 You wouldn't be saying that if you have ever had to change a drop arm ball joint.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souster Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cheers everyone. Ive just bought a standard after market one. Going to have to grind off the old one i imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktdi Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The gwyn lewis kit looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie64 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Be very careful grinding the old one off, as too much heat will knaker the lower shaft seal in the steering box and then you will have a leak on your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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