11 replies to this topic

[ADRS1]

Hi all. My names Adam and I am officially a newbie to the world of mini's. I started off with Fords (sorry) and went through a few fast ones - xr2, RS Turbos, converted vans etc but now I appreciate quality a bit more I've recently acquired a mini pickup that was too good a deal to turn down.
So this pickup had had panel work done to it, now I'm not a bodywork man so I'm going to send it to a bodyshop to get the work checked. So now I'm at the stage of subframes and brakes and I've just had the rear subframe sandblasted and am looking at powder coating. By the way can anyone give me some advice on radius arm removal as I'm struggling....assuming you can't powder coat the whole subframe.
In fact any recommendations for mini businesses in Suffolk (UK) appreciated! Engine and gear box also need overhauling.
Thanks in advance and pics will follow

[wingnut]

Whereabouts in suffolk are you?

[panky]

 By the way can anyone give me some advice on radius arm removal as I'm struggling....

 

Remove shock absorber, disconnect brake lines, undo the nuts on either end of the pin, remove the four bolts holding the little bracket to the outer end of the subframe, give the radius arm a wiggle to release the knuckle joint and it should lift right out.

[ADRS1]

Whereabouts in suffolk are you?

Wingnut I'm in Clare near Sudbury

[ADRS1]

By the way can anyone give me some advice on radius arm removal as I'm struggling....

 
Remove shock absorber, disconnect brake lines, undo the nuts on either end of the pin, remove the four bolts holding the little bracket to the outer end of the subframe, give the radius arm a wiggle to release the knuckle joint and it should lift right out.

Thanks Panky I'll give it a go!!

[wingnut]

Ok nice one.I've got a pickup and i live in bury st edmunds,so not far from you.

[ADRS1]

Wicked not seen it, is it on the road? Mines a blue T reg, not been on the road in about 10 years but looking to change that

[wingnut]

yes and its a t reg!.Its only got an 850 but for the miles i do in it thats ok

[ADRS1]

By the way can anyone give me some advice on radius arm removal as I'm struggling....

 
Remove shock absorber, disconnect brake lines, undo the nuts on either end of the pin, remove the four bolts holding the little bracket to the outer end of the subframe, give the radius arm a wiggle to release the knuckle joint and it should lift right out.

Panky you're a genius... thanks

[panky]

Did it last week 

[ADRS1]

Superb......gonna pick your brains for everything!!

[panky]

Hard target to find