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suspension changing nightmare!!

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drmike:
As was suggested above.

Nut splitters not necessarily to split the nuts. I find that just tightening them onto nuts with some plus gas eases the grip enough for the nut to come off.

On the front I agree about the chain type oil filter tool it seems very effective.

Without wishing to be smug I've never resorted to a grinder just persisted with simple tools.

Mike

Xtremeteam:

--- Quote ---Discotel wrote:

I did my lift in about 4hrs  
4 Hours  i must of spent 4 hours trying to get the rear shocks off, and they aint having none of it  
If the rain holds off tomorrow then i'll get the grinder out  
--- End quote ---

ive done 98% of a lift in 4 hours,

rear takes no time atall even on the floor,can do rear springs in 10min each,shocks are included in that time

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "stratie" ---
--- Quote from: "Discotel" ---
 I did my lift in about 4hrs
--- End quote ---
4 Hours  :shock: i must of spent 4 hours trying to get the rear shocks off, and they aint having none of it  :x

--- End quote ---


When I changed the rear shocks on the Discovery, from unlocking garage, both were swapped & tools put away within 30minutes .
Done on roadside with wheels on

(admittedly though, bog-stock suspension :wink: )

Leigh:
I must have been really lucky, all bolts turned without a problem on mine. Oil filter wrench on the front shocks did the trick in no time  :wink:

nickW:
status report:

right ive done the front, nothing came off easily but its done now and im soaking wet, obviously the front shocks and springs were knackered as a 2" lift kit has raised the front about 4"  :shock:

i think the rear should be easier tomorrow, don't worry i will report back will pics of the final product

now im off to the pub for a well deserved pint!!

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