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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 27 2011, 04:55 PM (2,031 Views) | |
| Spooky_b329 | Sep 27 2011, 04:55 PM Post #1 |
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Need to replace the front shocks on a 54 plate 35s12. I think there are two types of front suspension, mine has a leaf spring across the vehicle. When I unbolt the shock do I need to support the suspension or is it already at the limit of its travel. I don't want to unbolt the shock and then find I don't have the means to compress the spring in order to fit the new shock! Also, one of my shocks has about 4mm of vertical movement at the lower mount/bolt, will this mean the bolt hole has been elongated or will tightening the bolt fix the movement. I can tap the bolt up and down using a hammer. If the hole is elongated it looks like the mount is just bolted to the lower arm, I guess I can just order that? ![]() IMG_0069 by Ollie and Sally, on Flickr |
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| pitmonkey | Sep 30 2011, 10:06 PM Post #2 |
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The spring will be supporting the vehicle. The damper should not be fully extended at limit of suspension travel or it would 'bottom 'every time. Best to put a jack under the suspension 'just in case' I would be more concerned at the elongated bolt hole unless the other side is like that for manufacturing adjustments. Has the bolt been loose for a while? |
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| Spooky_b329 | Oct 1 2011, 10:14 AM Post #3 |
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Yes I suspect its been loose for a while. I mentioned the knocking noise to a garage a while back but they suggested it was something (can't remember what) but it didn't really matter and was a pig to replace! Time to see if I can get the shock bolts off with just a couple of socket sets... |
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