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garryforrestuk

Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: north east
Posts: 27

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Front Shocks And Springs Puma

Hi can any one confirm that the procedure for removal of the shocks as in the sticky Front Shock Replacement by Martin K is exactly the same for 2014 model. As it looks like the inner wheel arch is one peace and you can not remove the turret through the engine bay. Any help please as to removal of shocks and springs.Garry

30th Mar 2014 8:04pm

big steve

Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 2456

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red

Just look in from the engine bay and see if the caps are screwed on

Steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
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6 speed auto in build

30th Mar 2014 10:30pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2665

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

I have to say, if I was doing it again, I wouldn't bother taking the old shocks out of the existing turrets, I would buy galavanized turrets and a stainless ring and nuts....then it's done for good...

Gwyn Lewis's galv turrets look good, and he also has turret ring kits... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

31st Mar 2014 8:24am

jav-uk

Member Since: 29 Mar 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 112

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Alpine White

I have followed the procedure on a 2014my, it was slightly easier because the fixing screw under the air box was not installed

If you have air con the near side is a bit tricky to remove, carefully move the pipes to create room to remove the turret.
Lubricated the turrets with AC90 for added protection and re fitted, took a couple of hours to do both. Very happy with ride improvement. Paul

Pondering a New 90 Commercial
2020 Evoque
* 2014 110 SW JE Stage 2.
*2010 110 Utility. JE Stage 2.
*2007 110 SW
*2003 90 JE Stage 2.
*2000 90 SW

If its not leaking it ain't full.

31st Mar 2014 8:35am

garryforrestuk

Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: north east
Posts: 27

Hi thanks for all the help all sorted out, and the fixing screw under the air box was not installed also.Garry

31st Mar 2014 9:41pm

Lambley

Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
Location: Mid Devon
Posts: 1435

I know what you mean about the inner wing, it sits on top of the turret slightly and makes the turret difficult to remove, I did it today. I did one side with the help of a second pair of hands above the shock/turret while I prized the inner wing inwards with a large screwdriver. The other side needed the turret ring to be changed anyway because one nut sheared, tbh it's probably easier to do it by taking the spring out, takes 10 mins rather than sweating and trying to force the turret in place.

31st Mar 2014 10:38pm

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