cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ok numptie question What is the name of the bush that is located under the floor in the centre of rear tub of the 90 which you can see when looking underneith from the rear ? The MoT chap noticed it had perished but I have no idea what its called to sort it/ replace it ? Your counsel is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Can you post a picture of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Can you post a picture of it? I would do but the truck is getting a new clutch and is in the garage ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 On the tub itself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Do you mean the a frame ball joint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That's what I was thinking........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 A Frame ball joint would be my guess as to what he's talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I think you guys have stumbled on it despite my poor description So the A frame ball joint that is connected to the floor of the tub - how easy is it to replace the bush in the ball joint ? Or is it easier to replace the whole unit ? i presume the latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Well no...err sort of...... The A frame Ball joint connects to the axle, the other end of the A frame goes to the chassis, but it is located in the centre under the tub floor ! Its could be these bushes ?? Quick pics sourced off the net somewhere A Frame Ball Joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You have confused me with the bit about being connected to the rear tub?! There aren't any bushes that connect to the tub itself? The A frame ball joint is what joins the A frame to the middle of the rear axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I think i must be going mad as i am sure the MoT showed be an arm that was connected to the floor of the rear tub and made the comment 'oh look its starting to perish but it doesnt take any real load so I'll pass it this time but you should get it replaced etc' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Kate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just checked it is the A frame ball joint - apolgises for the confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Exhaust hanger? Edit: D'oh Edited February 16, 2015 by dailysleaze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Rhodedendron ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypermethrin Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Kate? Rhodedendron ?I see what you did there ! Its been a long day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertspark Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What is the name of the bush that is located under the floor in the centre of rear tub of the 90 which you can see when looking underneith from the rear ? Kate? Rhodedendron ? Ahh I needed that! Long day Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think it should be pointed out that if it is the A frame ball joint it's not a Bush. There is a rubber gaiter on it though and I would suggest you get one already mounted in it's housing unless you have a press. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 If its the A frame bush then its name is f***ing ba****d ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did mine the other day and it is a bit of a fight. The thing I had to do was cut the ends off the two bolts as the rust was stoping the nuts coming off. Then fight the taper. (Chisel, hammers, bars, bits of plate). I cut the ears off the ball joint so I could smack the old one out. then put two longer bolts in as alignment to push the ball assembly back in. It's a constant fight like front radius arm bushes I put a greaseable one on so a split boot wasn't a total disaster. While in there I noticed the RH A frame arm was floppy. The bush is good, but it isn't being gripped by that cast bracket thing So I've drilled it's bolt for an M6 grease nipple. I figure as off road only I should be okay as long as it does't wear more badlier. Lucky I'm not in a hurry as it looks as though my Amazon nipples are coming from Hong Kong......... And my final tip; I couldn't move my 28mm spanner, so I used my hand winch hooked around the outrigger. A bit precarious, but doesn't need huge muscles. Don't knock your teeth out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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