lawrence Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Having just bought new suspension for my Disco 1 300tdi. I thought it might be best to ask if anyone had any sugestions as to the best way to fit them or any pitfalls that they have found. I have the workshop manual and will be working through that. Just wondered if anyone had any hands on experiance that might make the job a little easier. Thanks neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Are you replacing just springs and shocks? It's worth ordering a new pair of turret rings at the same time, they are usually rusty or have seized bolts. At the same time check your suspension turrets whilst you can see them properly. As with most jobs pressure wash underneath to remove most of the carp then once dry wire brush around all the bolts and apply WD40 in advance or better still use plus-gas. It makes everything so much easier when you come to undo it. It's a pretty simple job, just take your time and be methodical. Depending on how many parts you are changing, you may find a 2nd jack to be pretty helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm replacing both the spring and shocks. Springs are the medium weight and pro sport shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie D Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Make sure the vehicle is well supported whe working underneath - borrow some proper axle stands if you haven't got any, Everything is heavy. Everything else above is very relevant! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Remember to use plenty of copper grease...you will thank yourself next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 New turret rings as said above. Depending on the state of them, you might want new turrets too. WD40-ing or plusgas-ing all the bolts a couple of times in the days leading up to the job makes it so much easier. Axle stands tall enough to support from the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla84 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 +1 for the plusgas and axle stands. Also when i did mine before christmas i found it helpful to use an oil filter strap wrench to hold the shocks in place while I tightened the shock bolts up. A decent set of spring compressors are worth every penny. I have the same springs and shocks that you have mentioned with a 2' lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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