DA 1125 Defender / RRC Steering drop arm ball joint replacement tool

Tool here www.paddockspares.com/ball-joi...
Ball joint kit RBG000010G www.paddockspares.com/rbg00001...
Tricky job changing the drop arm steering ball joint on connection the drag link to the steering rod. Here we show you how with a tool supplied by Paddock.

[@capt.caymaaan6923]

Did this tonight (with the pitman arm and steering box still attached to the car), and, aside from the whole 'hold the final (spring loaded) part on with the clamp and two sockets bit, it was as easy as you made it out to be (gravity can really trigger the worst in vocal responses sometimes). Thank you for your instruction and the play by play on this. Not only was it useful to see the up close and clear details of what was to be done, but it was done in a way that convinced me that I could tackle this.

[@michelledunn9476]

:Love your detail and commentary. Most excellent! RRC and Defender owner, USA. Cheers!

[@trailerfitter2]

Cheers. Nice to know.

[@mattyb120]

This video will help me in the future, thanks!

[@Wizzwot]

Brilliant, thank you. Love your videos.

[@trailerfitter2]

Cheers.

[@seanmcintyre3986]

The ball pin is preloaded with that spring, what is the acceptable endfloat for a good condition ball joint when compressing and releasing with a big pair of multigrips?

[@alanmangion6805]

What deep socket size did you use on the threaded side to compress the spring? Is a 27mm deep socket enough?

[@trailerfitter2]

Which ever one fits

[@justingrocock162]

What’s the name of the tool you used to remove the drop arm from the steering box please?

[@dietmarw]

One thing I wondered ... is there some special colour code to the cable ties attached to the drop arms? On mine it's blue and I can't actually figure any real function of the tie.

[@trailerfitter2]

There is a reason an I think it is to do with the reconditions reminders to themselves which dos has been recondition to whatever standard they work to. Not 100% sure myself.

[@GasGiant62]

Great tutorial, didn't know the ball joint could be replaced, also can I get my girlfriend some safety boots with bows on them, like Mrs trailer fitter.

[@trailerfitter2]

Ha ha,.... yes you need support of the GF once in a while.

[@garthbawden5550]

My bottom cup is stuck in, any ideas on how to get it out?

[@trailerfitter2]

brute force?

[@garthbawden5550]

@@trailerfitter2 unfortunately I figured out that my car was owned by a moron who fitted 2 top cups. Disco 1 setup here I come

[@GasGiant62]

By the way, if that ball joint tool is (I think I seen ) £15-£20 then it's paid for itself the first time you use it.

[@trailerfitter2]

the tool will give a few years service so even after use someone else will want to borrow it I am sure.

[@koen889]

What's the name of the tool you use to seperate the link rod/steering damper from the ball joint? It looks so easy but mine won't come off :) (at 15sec)

[@trailerfitter2]

Ah, that is a ball joint splitter. You may do it with 2 hammers as in video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/najalquGgtVpmbM