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grommit



Member Since: 10 Jul 2015
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Santorini Black
Thanks MartinK for the valuable info on changing the front shockers at the start of this post, just followed it and replaced the bushes on my tdci without too much swearing Wink

Cheers
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Tommo



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Managed to buy four take off shocks (delivery miles only Very Happy ) and fitted all four this weekend. Rears were easy, fronts a bit more challenging but the three difficult bits were;
1. taking off bottom nut
2. had to angle grind off top nuts
3. passenger side was a pig to remove out due to A/C pipe running over plastic access turret.
Also, had to modify my 19ml ring spanner to gain access to bottom nut.
Anyway with four new shocks ride is more precise and strangely so is steering as well as absorbing bumps better.
Post #520956 4th Apr 2016 8:01pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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I have changed my front springs today for new and used this method front and back.
Un-bolt ARB and tie up so it doesn't hit the ground. (personal preference.)
Remove shock / damper lower nut, then plastic arch shroud section above turret. Then take off turret ring bolts. You can extract the turret and shock in one up through the engine bay.
Plastic at the rear can make it difficult, just push it back and it'll just fit by but tight.
Place a 250kg strap around the bottom of axle and Spring top mount and tighten up.
Then jack up just enough to bring tyre just off the ground and fit axle stand underneath axle then Jack axle down just onto the axle stand.
That just means the strap only takes axle weight and body weight on the jack.
The axle stand an extra piece of mind when the wheel is off.
Then you can remove the wheel and strap. No under axle jack needed.
Then you can jack the chassis / body up and axle stays down, never needed to push axle down and springs slotted in pretty much once jacked up enough.
I didn't need Spring compressors at all, no need for them.
Obviously you never get under it or any part of you and your perfectly safe if you beware of your fingers and keep you body away from anywhere under it.
Yes, the strap could slip but it's only the axle its holding just to slightly lift it, nothing more - afterwards the axle stand takes its weight.
The main safety critical point is when there is no Spring present at all so that's when to be most careful.
Don't forget to fit your turret rings before putting springs in - I made that mistake once. Embarassed
Make sure all springs are seated too once bringing down.
I've got more to do tomorrow but not the springs.
Just thought I would add my method as well as the OP's as everyone may not have similar equipment.
Also I'd like to say thank-you to the OP for providing Torque figures especially turret top mount, I'll find that useful tomorrow. Thumbs Up
Here is some photos, these are the old springs, turret rings and seats all of this I've replaced.

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Post #529162 4th May 2016 8:20pm
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benniferj



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Oslo Blue
A little tip on how to stop that shock rotating while you're trying to undo the bottom bolt...
Adjustable clamp holds it nice and tight and can get in between the springs

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Post #615113 7th Apr 2017 10:48am
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Coatesyyy



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A great "how to" Thumbs Up
Post #650966 18th Sep 2017 10:50am
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Fatbaron



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Priceless write up! I'll second the need for spare turret rings. I had 2 bolts sheer on mine!
Post #660796 31st Oct 2017 4:36am
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MJN110



Member Since: 18 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
Just reading this excellent older thread, can anyone confirm that Martin K s procedure is the same for a 2.2tdci? 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS
Post #745932 16th Dec 2018 8:33am
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williamthedog



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It is Thumbs Up
Post #745943 16th Dec 2018 9:36am
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MJN110



Member Since: 18 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
Thanks William a job for the Xmas break then. 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS
Post #745976 16th Dec 2018 11:55am
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Keith5



Member Since: 27 May 2016
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Has anyone used this method when putting tubular turrets back in with the new shocks?

Thinking of changing to the Gwyn Lewis ones at the same time. https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/std-height-hd-front-turrets/

Thanks Keith
Post #772935 13th May 2019 1:06pm
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Keith - if I do this again / next time I do this - I will buy exactly those turrets Thumbs Up Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #778944 25th Jun 2019 12:49pm
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MJN110



Member Since: 18 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
Has anybody followed MartinKs method of changing the front shock absorbers on a 2.2tdci ?
I ask as access to remove the shock absorber through the inner wing looks to be a problem?
Thanks 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS
Post #792379 12th Sep 2019 8:28am
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stephan123



Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
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Hi,

I made a start today on swapping out the front shocks but fear I may have fallen at the first hurdle Embarassed

There is a large hose obstructing the cover in the engine bay. Seems fixed and I think it may be part of the aircon system which makes me even more uneasy. There was no mention of this obstruction the guide...just wanted to see if anyone figured a work around.

Many thanks



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rsms



Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
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Hello,

I am preparing to replace front shock absorber bushes on my Defender (110 SW, 2002) as front left side developed some noise and upper and lower outer bushes are shot. Bushes on right front side look fine - must I replace both sides?

Comparing these nice write-up and pictures to my under bonnet I noticed that it would be hard or impossible to take shock absorber with turret through the inner wing as there is additional plastic under the wheel arch and the hole in this plastic is smaller than the wing hole - see below:

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Is there any other trick involved?

Could anyone confirm that part 552818 is correct for my plan? I will also get spare turret rings - just in case Smile

Thank you![/img]
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rsms



Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
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Just a quick follow up - as the hole above wheelarch was too narrow to remove turret with suspension from the above I did the following:

- remove plastic cap above turret;
- unscrew bottom nut;
- unscrew four turret nuts;
- suppress suspension damper all the way in;
- lift turret with suspension dumper fully suppressed up through the wheelarch hole (check that any pipes & stuff above are not in the way) until the bottom end of the suspension dumper is above the spring so you can move it to the side and out of the spring;
- now you can lower turret with suspension dumper and remove it.
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