Topic: 2" lift. Dumb question number 1 (Read 3630 times)

Bob696 · « **on:** August 29, 2005, 13:35:46 »

OK got all the bits sorted and just about to take one of the shocks off.

BUT

I cant remember wether the short springs go on the back or on the front :oops:

I also wonder if I should be doing this myself :roll:

landraver · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2005, 14:50:40 »

Hi Bob
I've just fitted a 2" lift to my 90.
If yours are the same as mine, the shorter (heavier gauge) springs go on the front
Jeff

Bob696 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2005, 15:44:55 »

cheers 4 that :)

Just about to get the 1st spring out ..... daisy is being a right b**ch at the moment nearly 4 hours and I have only just lifted the 1st damper out :-(

muddyweb · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2005, 17:53:59 »

Just to add a bit of confusion... on a 90, the front offside spring is usually about 1/2" - 1" longer than the nearside when uncompressed.

Bob696 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2005, 18:38:47 »

Quote

Just to add a bit of confusion... on a 90, the front offside spring is usually about 1/2" - 1" longer than the nearside when uncompressed

[!Expletive Deleted!], why is nothing ever simple

I have 2 pairs of springs 1 pair is 418mm and the other is about 450mm.

Given up for the night as I need some spring compressors.

muddyweb · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2005, 18:44:35 »

What springs / dampers are they ?

Bob696 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2005, 19:35:18 »

I bought a kit off QT. Springs are blue (bearmarch?) and dampers are pro comp es 9000

landraver · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2005, 20:54:16 »

The blue Bearmach 2" lift springs aren't "sided".

landraver · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2005, 21:02:34 »

Anyway Bob
you think you've got problems, this is booked in for a test at 3 o'clock tomorrow!!!!!!!

Jake · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2005, 21:19:53 »

It'll sail through :shock:
might fail on lights though
:lol:
hope you get it sorted out soon)

Bob696 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2005, 21:21:00 »

:shock:

landraver · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2005, 21:46:21 »

I'd better remember to fill the screen washer

Dangermouse · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2005, 22:17:27 »

I think you need new wiper blades other wise OK :roll:

littlepow · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2005, 13:52:42 »

Front off side tyre might need a bit more air.
:D

landraver · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2005, 20:36:34 »

The "tester" did his best but it failed on a dodgy indicator, a ripped wiper blade & an insufficiently inflated tyre. And I also forgot the washer fluid.
Oh [!Expletive Deleted!]!!! I should've listened to you boys!!!!

Jeff

Bob696 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2005, 21:55:54 »

sheered all 4 of the bolts on the absorber turret securing ring ..... [!Expletive Deleted!]

This is after it took me 2 hours to get the bottom nut on the shock off

Bob696 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2005, 14:19:39 »

Land Rover strike again

Went out this morning and got a new shock turret securing ring ..... gave the other car back to the wife ...... and discovered the damn studs are imperial not metric. Had to wait for the wife to come back home on a lunch break ... drive her back to work and then go and get some damned nuts to fit.

landraver · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2005, 17:21:17 »

Nothing's ever simple with landys
No really, it never ever is!!

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2005, 18:25:55 »

Those mounting rings are s**t. I fitted 2 new ones along with new shockers a couple of months back. This weekend I fitted a pair of HD turrets from Paddocks and the bolts sheared off whilst I was trying to retighten them. I think they are made of cheese!

Anyway, Paddocks now do a HD mounting ring, made using 4 countersunk bolts rather than the spot-welded poo of the OE parts. the b****ers are still imperial though!

davidlandy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2005, 19:40:40 »

if u buy the britpart ones I believe that they dont even come with the nuts! u have to buy those separately !!

littlepow · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2005, 09:01:34 »

Quote from: "landylover"

Nothing's ever simple with landys
No really, it never ever is!!

They use up your money without much trouble! :roll:

jnoshea · « **Reply #21 on:** September 01, 2005, 09:09:08 »

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

Those mounting rings are s**t. I fitted 2 new ones along with new shockers a couple of months back. This weekend I fitted a pair of HD turrets from Paddocks and the bolts sheared off whilst I was trying to retighten them. I think they are made of cheese!

Anyway, Paddocks now do a HD mounting ring, made using 4 countersunk bolts rather than the spot-welded poo of the OE parts. the b****ers are still imperial though!

If there's a HD version I always go for it. Car's going to way 4 tons at this rate :D

landraver · « **Reply #22 on:** September 01, 2005, 21:20:39 »

Quote from: "littlepow"

Quote from: "landylover"
Nothing's ever simple with landys
No really, it never ever is!!

They use up your money without much trouble! :roll:

As a fellow exiled Yorkshireman you'll no doubt Know that the quickest & best way to double y'money is to fold oo'er & put it back in y'pocket.
Jeff

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