rocky Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Hi, how easy is it to fit new rear shocks on a 90. The outer sleeve on one has unattatched itself and slid down the shocker leaving the plunger exposed. Regards, rocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 2 nuts and about 15 minutes a side. you can leave wheel on to do the job.. lots of wire brushing first and wd and makes life easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thanks mate, would it be wise to change both rear rather than just one? rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 changing both will keep the handling good & won't unbalance the vehicle in bends/corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 thanks for the help. rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyH Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Sorry to derail, but slightly on subject... How easy is it to install 2" suspension risers?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Easy - jack the back up as far as possible, pull out spring, remove two bolts and fit riser. refit plate and replace spring. Remember to secure wheels so the thing does not roll when you are under it. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyH Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Easy - jack the back up as far as possible, pull out spring, remove two bolts and fit riser. refit plate and replace spring. Remember to secure wheels so the thing does not roll when you are under it. Frax Thanks. Same on the front? I thought I'd need spring compressors :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 don't need spring compressors on a Defender, the axle will drop far enough if you release one end of the shocks & support axle with a trolley jack & vehicle ith axle stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyH Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 don't need spring compressors on a Defender, the axle will drop far enough if you release one end of the shocks & support axle with a trolley jack & vehicle ith axle stands. I know what I'll be doing this weekend Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iomlt Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Advice and this will probably cause a little riot.. but spend as much as you can on a decent set up... something like OME rather than the cheaper option. you will not regret it! on a two inch lift you will not need cracked radius arms... that will cause you alot more expense with front prop etc etc and the arms themselfs. got for the shocks springs, retainers (hd) front and rear and relocators on the rear. extended hoses all round and check bushes for wear and replace with genuine rubber or genuine polybush. not cheap stuff unless you like poor handling! do things right and do them once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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