Les Henson Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 If you don't keep an eye on the rear shock absorber lower mounts, they can quite quickly wear away - resulting in the hole being too big/odd shape. Just replacing the shocks is a bad idea as the new ones will move about in the over-size hole and not only continue to ruin it, but also ruin the new shocks as well. The lower mount is a bracket that is welded to the axle tube - replacing it is a lot of work, so a repair is a much better idea. I have used the thick washers that were part of the old shock absorber assembly - the hole is the exact diameter for the new shocks, and using these makes the whole job quicker and far easier. Vehicle is owned by Mark Jenkins, of this website and truck is a 1989 TD 90. Repairs are part of fitting a +2" lift kit (Police spec springs and Pro-comp shocks). Damage to the lower shock mount holes on both sides of the rear axle. The old shock washers that I'll use to do the repair. None of yer rubbish, girly, leccy welding Make sure you weld the nearside mount to the jack!! Gas weld porn. No doubt there are a few ways of doing this repair. Just what I came up with at the time. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 can i start another - should have used an axle stand arguement? good simple plan to sort the problem though, never knew they wore there. obvious when told about it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 What do you call a man who can gas weld a Landy axle and take a photo at the same time? Clever dick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 can i start another - should have used an axle stand arguement? Actually, the repair to the lower mounts was part of a 2" lift fitting. So the chassis was supported on both sides with 2-ton axle stands, and the axle itself was also supported with 2 x 2-ton trolley jacks - so ner, double ner! Proof, in case you don't believe me. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I think that was a "so shove that in your pipe and smoke it" Andy Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 Well not his pipe exactly Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsr341 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 your a dab hand with the old gas welder Mr Les just read your other thread on dodgey bumb irons nice bit of welding , how come you prefur the gas , or is just what you have to hand ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 18, 2007 Author Share Posted February 18, 2007 I bought a gas set off a guy a few years ago who was emigrating to Oz. I just practised until I was good at it and have stuck with it ever since. I can MIG and stick weld, but rarely do. I also get gas extremely cheap, as a friend of mine works for a well-known gas supplier I leave carp leccy welding to dodgy buggers like HFH, Whitey, etc Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Top post Les and one in the eye for the picture police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jenkins Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Thanks to Les for a great repair, as usual. Pictures of the 2" lift operation to come ASAP. MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I leave carp leccy welding to dodgy buggers like HFH, Whitey, etc you're forgetting the WarneO'matic Les! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Les, I have also seen it done by chopping out the whole lower section and making a new piece shaped like the red outline in the picture, and then welding that in. Nice work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 hehe i loose then, never mind. looks like you have more sucess with axle stands under the chassis than me. would appear my stands arent up to more than the weight of the axles they bend & sink into the road. that was fun pushing the car up the camber so it doesnt fall off the side of the stands while trying to get a jack into save it. yes i know, one day i'll get proper tools (& skills). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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