ARB Wheel Carrier

Submitted: Wednesday, May 06, 2020 at 19:47

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Has anyone done any work on the dual wheel carriers on a 100 series Landcruiser. Mine need a bit of TLC to get rid of wear but so far, I'm having trouble actually getting one off! The problem is removing the pivot bolt. Any information appreciated.

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Reply By: Rob J8 - Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 11:32

Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 11:32

Hello Bruno,
Try YouTube and type in spare wheel carrier. Some of these videos will describe, step by step.
I was having trouble removing a screw in light bulb in our powder room at home and looked up YouTube,
Use CRC with the red tube into thread and Bobs your uncle.
Hope this helps.
Rob J

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 13:41

Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 13:41

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Rob (and others), here's an old electrician's tip to for removing stubborn light bulbs (or globes, or lamps, whatever)

When trying to remove a difficult bulb there is always a risk of the glass breaking and cutting your hand.
Firstly, be sure the power is off and wear eye protection. Then wrap the glass in cloth and smash it. Carefully remove the protruding glass remains from the cap.
Grasp one side of the cap with pliers and twist anticlockwise. The thin brass cap will collapse around the pliers and fall out of the holder. Bingo.

Cheers
Allan

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Reply By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 17:00

Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 17:00

Bruno
a photo & the brand type would help as a dual could be many different types/brands

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Follow Up By: Member - shane r1 - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 08:55

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 08:55

ARB as in the post title

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Follow Up By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:08

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:08

Yep I get the D##k head award for the day for not reading post correctly

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Follow Up By: Member - shane r1 - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:09

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:09

Whoops, we all do it

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Reply By: Mikee5 - Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 18:01

Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 18:01

Mine is TJM brand. It is a stub axle arrangement with a castellated nut secured with a split pin. Take out the split pin, undo the nut, lift out the arm, don't drop the lower bearing.

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Reply By: Member - Bruno F - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:30

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 09:30

Thanks for the responses. I should have mentioned it's brand is ARB. I believe the same carrier (or very similar) fits the 80 series and probably the 200. If I knew haw to include a photo, I would.
I haven't managed to find an installation manual yet but Google and You Tube have told me the carriers are mounted using tapered roller bearings and a bolt. I suspect the bearings are worn (source of excess play in the carriers) and would like to replace them. So far, the LH bolt which I'm trying to remove is resisting my tried and proven method of brute force and ignorance!

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Follow Up By: Kenell - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 10:25

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 10:25

Hi Bruno,

At the risk of stating the bleeding obvious have you called ARB? I would be inclined to send them a pic and ask for their advice. It is likely you might need "bits" from them for the repair when you do get it apart so they should be happy to assist I would think.
Good luck with it - wheel carriers can be a real pita I know.

Kenell

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Reply By: Member - Bruno F - Friday, May 08, 2020 at 13:30

Friday, May 08, 2020 at 13:30

Thanks Kennell. No luck contacting ARB yet, I may persevere. Vehicle was bought from ex ARB owner so have asked for his help. My experience is they are keen to sell stuff, not to help you fix it. I hope I'm wrong!

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Follow Up By: Member - Bruno F - Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 13:02

Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 13:02

A follow up on my query in case anyone is interested: I ended up dropping the whole rear bumper assembly off the car. That enabled me to drill holes in the bumper directly under the wheel carrier pivot bolts so I could insert a punch. The LH bolt with dry, rusted bearings, took a bit of serious percussion but the RH bolt came out relatively easily. Re-assembled with new bearings and bolts, the carriers swing with very little effort and no free-play. Now I know how to get to the bolts, future adjustment and lubrication will be easy if needed.

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