o_teunico Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hi all, A friend has broken rear right side shock absorber. Some years ago it became loose, two years ago broke, and now broke again, allways beeing the same rear right side one. Any idea why is this happening? It's a Disco 300, with 2" lifting coils and srandard length shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 .........+2" springs and std. length shocks at guess ? Is it used off road ? cheers Steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 As said above, 2" lift and standard length shocks is bound to end up in breakages. Fit 2" lowered shock mounts or better yet extended shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_teunico Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Vehicle is used both on long road trips and off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Excessive articulation is the cause of this type of failure, remove the cups off the bottom shock mountings -- this is best done with a very sharp cold chisel as they are only spot welded on, use a tool grinder to remove any burrs. These cups are limiting the possible angular movement, they are fine for normal use, but not so good if you engage in rock climbing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 carp shocks. Get some good ones. It is breaking at the top, so the lower cups are not the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_teunico Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 New extended shocks. Let's see how they cope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 If you are adding longer shocks, make sure that the springs are retained and brake lines are long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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