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Leathers



Member Since: 14 Aug 2019
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Shock Absorber Issues?
Guys, I got my local garage to replace my rear shocks during an MOT, and whilst doing some work myself have just noticed this. Shouldn’t the washer be flush? Help!
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mark1200



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Photo's ?
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Leathers



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D’oh!

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Snowy90



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Mine looks the same as yours, got me wondering now
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Dinnu



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I do not see anything wrong....

The outer washer, RYF500220 (and so do the inner washer) have a convex face. The convex face should face the shock absorber, but that is to give the shock a bit more movement, especially during axle articulation.

So in short - the washer should not touch the eye of the shock absorber, but should keep the steel bushing fixed (some shocks do not have steel bushing). 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Leathers



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
That makes perfect sense! Thanks for the advice.
Post #924739 6th Oct 2021 2:08pm
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