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1st August 2020, 16:12 | #1 |
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Tourer Rear Shocks
MOT advisory that mine are "misting"
So they need to be changed. There are good and bad shocks out there for our cars. Which do members know are the best flavour? Another question is:- do I strip them down and use the rubbers and things again or change them at the same time?
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2nd August 2020, 04:11 | #2 |
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Does anybody have a view?
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I've had to look at Rimmers web site to see what you are referring to.
If you can get good dampers I would reuse the rest if they are in good condition. Misting is the start of failing and they are not going to get any better but an advisory does not mean they need changing in mot speak but I would change them sooner rather then later. As for makes, sorry I don't know what makes are out there, Girling used to have a good reputation but no idea now. macafee2 |
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Ian's right; if your shock absorbers are still doing their job there's no need to rush into replacing them until they either become rock hard or bouncy. They may well last for a considerable time yet. Simon
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I fitted a pair of these, so far very pleased. I'm glad I went for the complete replacement as when the old ones were removed the top mounts/rubbers etc were in quite a bad way.
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Fitted the new shockers from DMGRS, complete kit, to Copperleaf, noticeable difference handles much better.
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Hi, my mechanic let them mist for years before the big change. Did talk to them at the time and they said wait till they star NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- fluid out so got another year's life out of of them. I think the brand they used was Munrow.
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I have fitted a couple of sets of these over the years, I found them to be good.
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8th August 2020, 16:25 | #9 |
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Ordered me dampers 1pm yesterday. Delivered 10.40 today.
Not bad going eh? Any tips on removing trim from the bootspace on a tourer so I can access the damper top mount?
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Its quite an easy process once you find all the screws, it's a shame you're not closer I would have offered to give you a hand!
Essentially: Remove luggage hooks (from floor + side) Remove side trim (cream near the top of the tailgate) Remove trim that runs under the side windows and towards the tailgate Remove rear seat bolster (slide it up and forwards towards you) Disconnect the emergency fuel door release Remove screws (per side): 2 x under floorboard 2 x into the side of the car 1 x into the rear of the car 1 x under rear seat bolster Very carefully ease it out from underneath the plastic cap at the top of the rear seat. You should now be able to gently 'roll' the side free. I open the floorboard a little to help 'release it'. If you have another pair of hands ask them to guide it over the rubber soundproofing near the rear seat. I would also advise buying some replacement trim clips. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...53.m2749.l2649 Hope that helps! If you get stuck feel free to drop me a message. Rob Last edited by strand1988; 9th August 2020 at 10:24.. |
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