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BigJimnyMeet 2024
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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Standard shock absorbers
18 Jun 2018 14:13 #193579
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
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My 2008 has now covered app 78000 miles.
It's standard so as the front shocks are squeaking like mad(it's the bushes) I thought I might get a new pair fitted.
Any suggestions especially anything that might make road behaviour better??
Nothing top end but something better than basic budget lol
It's standard so as the front shocks are squeaking like mad(it's the bushes) I thought I might get a new pair fitted.
Any suggestions especially anything that might make road behaviour better??
Nothing top end but something better than basic budget lol
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
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19 Jun 2018 12:22 #193611
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Standard shock absorbers
Just had it MOT'd this morning and much to my surprise it passed lol
Few advisories about brake pipes and the rear shock bushes worn so it looks like a set of 4.
Few advisories about brake pipes and the rear shock bushes worn so it looks like a set of 4.
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19 Jun 2018 12:51 #193612
by gilburton
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Just ordered a set of Monroes so I better get the WD40 out lol
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19 Jun 2018 13:31 #193613
by X8GGY
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19 Jun 2018 15:55 #193616
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Standard shock absorbers
Any thoughts on removing the old ones?
I do have an air impact wrench and a hand grinder/cutter. The car has never been off the road so any tips on the bolts or will I have to cut them off and does the rear exhaust box have to come off?
Will the Jimny shop be getting an order for new bolts??
I do have an air impact wrench and a hand grinder/cutter. The car has never been off the road so any tips on the bolts or will I have to cut them off and does the rear exhaust box have to come off?
Will the Jimny shop be getting an order for new bolts??
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19 Jun 2018 16:45 #193622
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Standard shock absorbers
Yeah I had visions of cutting off the front tops lol
I have been out today having a bit of a recce and spraying with WD40.
It's a fairly simple task but I don't want to immobilise the car if I need bolts hence the query.The fronts should be simple enough but the top rears are a bit tucked away if they get stuck and need cutting off.
I'll be doing it on ramps.
I'm 71 now so anything to make life easier lol
I have been out today having a bit of a recce and spraying with WD40.
It's a fairly simple task but I don't want to immobilise the car if I need bolts hence the query.The fronts should be simple enough but the top rears are a bit tucked away if they get stuck and need cutting off.
I'll be doing it on ramps.
I'm 71 now so anything to make life easier lol
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19 Jun 2018 17:18 #193629
by Riccy
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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Its worth investing in a 2ft breaker bar. makes getting the rear top's off much easier 
If they are worn and corroded then it would be worth a few quid for new ones while your doing it anyway
If they are worn and corroded then it would be worth a few quid for new ones while your doing it anyway
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
Pickup/tipper, R7me gearbox & 6.4 Rocklobster, 31" Toyo MT, 2x ARB air locker 3.9 diffs in braced axles, 6" total lift, Floating rear conversion, Raptor painted, CB, Recaro's, Caged, etc, etc...
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20 Jun 2018 15:22 - 20 Jun 2018 15:23 #193669
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
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I've found a source locally for bolts so no problem if I need them.
The new shocks arrived today so it looks like skinned knuckles at the weekend then??
The new shocks arrived today so it looks like skinned knuckles at the weekend then??
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