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A frame thingy

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Range Rover Blues:
Just to clarify, only remove the self-levelling unit, not the whole A frame, otherwise you'll be in trouble.

muddyweb:
Yes....    good point :-)

barmiebrumie:
hi, so get rid of the damper but keep the A frame (bars from chassis to axle) ?, hope i've got it now,  what exacly does the frame do ? is it like an anti tramp device?

thanks john.

muddyweb:
The a-frame keeps the rear axle in the right place, preventing side-side movement and, working with the lower links, keeping the axle upright.

The self-levelling unit (the big cylinder) is designed to assist the suspension when you load the vehicle up, or are towing.   Sadly, they are prone to failure, and as you have discovered become pretty redundant when you start modifying the suspension.

barmiebrumie:
hi, started to remove the damper tonight, four bolts onthe top holding it to the crossmember - no problem apart from being there for 30 years,
can't see how to get the ram from the bottom bracket which is part of the a frame,  any more advice ?, thanks in advance,


john.

ps:- dont try this at home - first nut got stuck in the socket, so clever me get's 2lb lump hammer & screw driver hit it to knock the nut out of the socket,  great idea!!,

unless you miss & hit your thumb sqashing it into the top of the socket spliting the nail & squirting blood allover the path (swmbo not amused), and yes  a few xxxx words where shuoted at high volume, ok now as i've had a couple of stellas to help calm me down.

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