Changing front shocks. - Land Rovers Only

Triple R · 12-10-2007, 04:21 PM

Happy holidays to all.
I have a 1989 RRC and would like to change my shocks. Do I have to remove the front springs or can I remove the turret that secures the top of the front shock. Also any suggestions on removing the bottom nut on the shock, it looks pretty tight in there.

Thanks in advance..

ArmyRover · 12-10-2007, 04:50 PM

You can remove the shock without pulling the spring by unbolting the tower but be careful not to snap off the studs.

If the bottom bolt is frozen a saws all with a high speed metal blade works perfectly

Roverdude · 12-10-2007, 07:18 PM

Yup, just remove the shock tower. You can get to the bottom nut w/ a 3/4" racheting wrench, but it's still a pita. You need to find a good way to hold the shock body through the spring and in most cases, the shock will be oily. Cutting it off is prolly easiest.

Triple R · 12-11-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks guys, I will saturate the tower bolts and lower nut with PB blaster at least a week in advance.

ArmyRover · 12-11-2007, 08:42 PM

good choice and good luck

12-10-2007, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triple R Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	Changing front shocks. Happy holidays to all. I have a 1989 RRC and would like to change my shocks. Do I have to remove the front springs or can I remove the turret that secures the top of the front shock. Also any suggestions on removing the bottom nut on the shock, it looks pretty tight in there. Thanks in advance..

12-10-2007, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,292 Gallery: 0	You can remove the shock without pulling the spring by unbolting the tower but be careful not to snap off the studs. If the bottom bolt is frozen a saws all with a high speed metal blade works perfectly __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

12-10-2007, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roverdude Underwater hockey is no dumber than any other sport Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 171 Gallery: 0	Yup, just remove the shock tower. You can get to the bottom nut w/ a 3/4" racheting wrench, but it's still a pita. You need to find a good way to hold the shock body through the spring and in most cases, the shock will be oily. Cutting it off is prolly easiest. __________________ "Guinnevere" '91 RR '08 LR2 SE '05 MINI Cooper Convertible

12-11-2007, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,292 Gallery: 0	good choice and good luck __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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12-11-2007, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Triple R Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	Thanks guys, I will saturate the tower bolts and lower nut with PB blaster at least a week in advance.

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