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Hey so today i went over a speedbump, my roads got f¥kn loads of speedbumps grrrr.

anyway one big clunk later and now the truck clunks over bumps, quick investigation looks like theres no bush left in the lower bolt connection bit of my nsf shock. So ive been meaning to order shocks (need to asap now) but do new shocks come with these bushes? And new bolts?? Cheers in advance, from the newbie non mechanic haha. Also can i fit them myself? Skint this month with the bloody abs sensor going too
 
rockymtnslayer said:
Hey so today i went over a speedbump, my roads got f¥kn loads of speedbumps grrrr.

anyway one big clunk later and now the truck clunks over bumps, quick investigation looks like theres no bush left in the lower bolt connection bit of my nsf shock. So ive been meaning to order shocks (need to asap now) but do new shocks come with these bushes? And new bolts?? Cheers in advance, from the newbie non mechanic haha. Also can i fit them myself? Skint this month with the bloody abs sensor going too
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Best to ask whoever you order from as might be different per manufacturer.

Pull your ABS fuse until you can afford to change the sensor
 
As far as I'm aware the bushes come with the shockers but as said confirm when you purchase.

My nsf sensor used to go every few years and it was the wires each time, the wires break where the clip fastens to the suspension arm. The garage I bought it from did a botched job so I finally reaplaced the whole wire a few years ago which involves soldering new wires and sealing with silicone and insulation tape.
 
jims-terrano said:
As far as I'm aware the bushes come with the shockers but as said confirm when you purchase.

My nsf sensor used to go every few years and it was the wires each time, the wires break where the clip fastens to the suspension arm. The garage I bought it from did a botched job so I finally reaplaced the whole wire a few years ago which involves soldering new wires and sealing with silicone and insulation tape.
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Hey lads. Yup abs fuses are out actually brakes way better now.cheers for the advice on the abs. Bizarly nissan was waay cheap for a new sensor just waiting two weeks for delivery
 
Every pair of shocks I've bought for the front come with new bushes and the top mounting nut but you will need to use the lower mounting bolt again.
 
jims-terrano said:
As far as I'm aware the bushes come with the shockers but as said confirm when you purchase.

My nsf sensor used to go every few years and it was the wires each time, the wires break where the clip fastens to the suspension arm. The garage I bought it from did a botched job so I finally reaplaced the whole wire a few years ago which involves soldering new wires and sealing with silicone and insulation tape.
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I am a strong believer in heat shrink sleaving, several overlapping layers, But remember to thread them on the wires first.:doh

1st layer small diameter, barely enough to cover the exposed soldered joint.
2nd layer enough to extend 10-15 mm each side of the joint.
3rd layer, enough to extend about 15mm each side of layer 2
The last one could be adhesive lined for a total seal.

The reason I do this is for cable strain relief, otherwise the wire will eventually break right by the solder joint.
I use a gas lighter, the sort for barbecues, wave the flame across, under and over, watching for flame damage to surrounding components, do not hold the flame in one place too long, otherwise it melts, splits, and you are back to square one.

Has worked for me for years, in marine environments too.
CPC Farnell stock all sorts of heat shrink, colours and sizes, some shrink different percentages too.


Another great tip, brought to you today, by Rustic :augie
 
rustic said:
I am a strong believer in heat shrink sleaving, several overlapping layers, But remember to thread them on the wires first.:doh

1st layer small diameter, barely enough to cover the exposed soldered joint.
2nd layer enough to extend 10-15 mm each side of the joint.
3rd layer, enough to extend about 15mm each side of layer 2
The last one could be adhesive lined for a total seal.

The reason I do this is for cable strain relief, otherwise the wire will eventually break right by the solder joint.
I use a gas lighter, the sort for barbecues, wave the flame across, under and over, watching for flame damage to surrounding components, do not hold the flame in one place too long, otherwise it melts, splits, and you are back to square one.

Has worked for me for years, in marine environments too.
CPC Farnell stock all sorts of heat shrink, colours and sizes, some shrink different percentages too.


Another great tip, brought to you today, by Rustic :augie
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Always been a fan of using heat shrink as well but I tend to use the glue lined stuff for extra water protection.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...tDescription_secondary_view_div_1469460622176
 
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I've smeared silicone on the joint and then shrunk heat shrink on to the joint, very satisfying when the silicone squeezes out of the ends too:doh
 
jims-terrano said:
I've smeared silicone on the joint and then shrunk heat shrink on to the joint, very satisfying when the silicone squeezes out of the ends too:doh
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Yes that would work very well.:thumb2:thumb2
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Rustic
 
nice one rustic so heat shrink it is, abs part ordered from nissan only £97 considering my local parts factor wanted £240+vat im happy.
 
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