Some technical please

AlexD333 · 01-08-2014, 15:44

Cool, so basically, Ive done the rear shockies yesterday, which went ok.

Im at work tomorrow, and I quite fancy doing the front shockies myself, didnt really want to hassle the tech unless I have to.

Can someone just give me a quick list of what i need to do to remove em (in theory)

1) Jack up front of car??
2) remove wheels?
3) remove top and bottom mounts of shockies (one at a time)?
4) fit new shockies
5) drive off into sunset?

I only have 4 hours you see, and bare in mind im looking after the service department by myself...

the more info you can spare would be lovely

makeitfit · 01-08-2014, 17:02

Get out and spray them with rust ease or similar penetrating oil NOW !
The bottom bolt can be a right bitch if it's rusted in. Use a good fitting socket and work the nut and bolt but watch for the steel bending

Oh and don't let go of the shocker string till you're ready to fit, and then don't be gay with it

Paff · 01-08-2014, 17:03

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

...shocker string

???

makeitfit · 01-08-2014, 17:06

Shocks are often held closed with a piece of string or wire .

Paff · 01-08-2014, 17:21

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Shocks are often held closed with a piece of string or wire .

Ah, right

R1cho · 01-08-2014, 17:13

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

and then don't be gay with it

Sweety · 01-08-2014, 17:59

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

The bottom bolt can be a right bitch if it's rusted in. Use a good fitting socket and work the nut and bolt but watch for the steel bending

Which bit of steel work likes to bend the fixing point on the bottom arm ? whats the best way around it just I think mine will need replacing next year so want to know the best way to attack it

AlexD333 · 01-08-2014, 18:08

Cheers for the comments all

I've been spraying em with rostoff since Tuesday so hopefully they will come undone easily.

Do I need to worry about jacking at certain points? And will it sag once i remove the shockie?

And lastly, what bit of metal can twist?

makeitfit · 01-08-2014, 21:15

The shock mount on bottom arm. It's just the bolt tends to meld itself to the bkt

AlexD333 · 01-08-2014, 21:25

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

The shock mount on bottom arm. It's just the bolt tends to meld itself to the bkt

And what do you do if this happens?

01-08-2014, 15:44	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Some technical please Cool, so basically, Ive done the rear shockies yesterday, which went ok. Im at work tomorrow, and I quite fancy doing the front shockies myself, didnt really want to hassle the tech unless I have to. Can someone just give me a quick list of what i need to do to remove em (in theory) 1) Jack up front of car?? 2) remove wheels? 3) remove top and bottom mounts of shockies (one at a time)? 4) fit new shockies 5) drive off into sunset? I only have 4 hours you see, and bare in mind im looking after the service department by myself... the more info you can spare would be lovely

01-08-2014, 17:02	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Get out and spray them with rust ease or similar penetrating oil NOW ! The bottom bolt can be a right bitch if it's rusted in. Use a good fitting socket and work the nut and bolt but watch for the steel bending Oh and don't let go of the shocker string till you're ready to fit, and then don't be gay with it

01-08-2014, 17:06	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Shocks are often held closed with a piece of string or wire .

01-08-2014, 18:08	#8
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Cheers for the comments all I've been spraying em with rostoff since Tuesday so hopefully they will come undone easily. Do I need to worry about jacking at certain points? And will it sag once i remove the shockie? And lastly, what bit of metal can twist?

01-08-2014, 21:15	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	The shock mount on bottom arm. It's just the bolt tends to meld itself to the bkt