SPendrey Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I read in one of Les's replies to a similar question than that answer was with the shock instructions. If there were any, I didn't read them (or even see them, honest!). So, can anyone tell me the correct orientation for the shock washers on ProComp ES9000's? The two photos attached are from the rear (sorry one is a bit fuzzy), but I'm also looking for advice on the front pair. For ease of description, the picture named IMG_5618 has the washer cone inwards towards the bushes, and is the car's right hand side (RHS). The other (which is how I first installed them) has the washer cones pointing away from the bushes and is currently the LHS. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Not 100% sure Scott, but my understanding was that the cone bits point towards each other... to give the bush space to deflect into? I'm sure someone else will be along to confirm my idea or tell me its rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonp Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 img 5618 is correct, RHS , with the cone inwards towards the bushes . Regards Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmagnet Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 img 5618 is correct, RHS , with the cone inwards towards the bushes . Regards Jonathan when i got my pro comp shocks a few years back they came with a fitting diagram and that showed the washers the other way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will4x4 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 the pic on the left would give you more movement as the bush is less restricted... for some reason though i have always fitted mine the other way around (like the right pic) ... that will change from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonp Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Please find a picture of the correct way to fit the Pro Comp washers taken from the manufactures brochure as I described in an earlier post . Please check other peoples cars especially those ones that are are still in original condition or modified by a true Professional and you will find them as I have said and as in the picture . Regards Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Great, thanks Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thats fine if its a road going car, but you'll find fairly quickly that if you have any degree of articulation beyond what landrover intended then you will simply bust your dampers. Sometimes its worth listening to people who have learned the hard way. The way of the textbook is not always the path to follow Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Which way are you advocating, Steve, I'm not really sure from your post ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Which way are you advocating, Steve, I'm not really sure from your post ? Mo IMG 5621 The pic on the left. it works well for long travel as it does'nt put excess stress on the damper mounts. It allows the bushes to flex without getting crushed. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Aha, thanks. I've always done them the other way which explains why I've broken a couple of bottom pins on the rear shocks Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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