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KiwiNCFC

Member Since: 14 Jul 2019
Location: East anglia
Posts: 46

Defender rear shock bushes - have I got the wrong ones?

Hey guys. Went to replace my lower shock absorber bushes today and I think I have ordered the wrong ones. I can't seem to find the correct bushes AND washers for my configuration. I have standard LR shocks but nearly all the usual sites bearmach/paddocks only have the domed style bush on the left in the photo below.

I went to fit them and I just do not have any thread left to get a nut on so they must be the wrong ones. Can anyone advise me to the correct bushes and washers? Ive seen that some chassis I've looked at online have cups that hold the bushes against the axle but I don't seem to have them. I have a 97 300tdi.

This was before I took the shock out (the bottom half fell out)

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These are the new bushes (not 100% sure on orientation)

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New on left , old on right

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If anyone can help me find the proper bushes and all the washers as that seems quite hard to find too. I've seen a few on eBay but not entirely sure if they are correct as my current washers are so rusty and distorted it's hard to tell. Lastly, what thread size is on the shock? I have no nuts to try and will need to get some new nyloc nuts.

Many thanks 😎

9th Feb 2020 2:45pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

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new bush you have are later axle with metal cups to site bushes into Chassis VINs from XA159807 (1999 MY)

552818 for Defender rear shock bushes upto 1998 MY see below

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Also rear Lower Shock Absorber Washes two pre lower shock bush with early type

9th Feb 2020 2:56pm

KiwiNCFC

Member Since: 14 Jul 2019
Location: East anglia
Posts: 46

Thanks so much. That helps a lot! That website is a good find!

9th Feb 2020 4:23pm

Oldowner

Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: South west
Posts: 623

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green

dorsetsmith wrote:

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new bush you have are later axle with metal cups to site bushes into Chassis VINs from XA159807 (1999 MY)

552818 for Defender rear shock bushes upto 1998 MY see below

I have seen 96/97 defenders with the newer type axle cups, Discos had them from 1996, despite what parts catalogues say.

9th Feb 2020 7:08pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

All depends on axle build age fitted to your land rover at cross over

9th Feb 2020 7:17pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2212

No.14 the nut. What’s correct size please?

Cheers

Keith

12th May 2020 7:09pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

nut, M12, nyloc

Last edited by dorsetsmith on 12th May 2020 7:22pm. Edited 1 time in total

12th May 2020 7:15pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2212

DS. No it can’t be. Iv got an 18mm on.
It’s the bigboy nut on shock top.

Keith

12th May 2020 7:19pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

12mm threaded nut but you will use 19 mm spanner to remove the nut

12th May 2020 7:25pm

keith

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 2212

Ah yes I see. Awesome thanks for info I had a feeling I had wrong size on although nice and tight fit.

Cheers

Keith

12th May 2020 7:28pm

yostumpy

Member Since: 01 Aug 2010
Location: n/kent
Posts: 327

Another question.... the top mounting of the rear shock, has two washers with different size holes, to go either side of the upper mounting bush. These washers are flat one side and curved the other. Which side is supposed to face the rubber bush, flat or convex? And why? 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’

11th Jun 2020 7:43am

hxk494

Member Since: 29 Apr 2013
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 239

Convex facing bush for top mount.

Allows shock to move as suspension drops/rises. If flat side there's no movement and shock liable to snap off where it meets tube bush is fitted in. 1996 300Tdi Defender 110

11th Jun 2020 9:15am

yostumpy

Member Since: 01 Aug 2010
Location: n/kent
Posts: 327

ok cheers.

'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’

11th Jun 2020 10:30am

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

dorsetsmith wrote:

Click image to enlarge

new bush you have are later axle with metal cups to site bushes into Chassis VINs from XA159807 (1999 MY)

552818 for Defender rear shock bushes upto 1998 MY see below

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

Also rear Lower Shock Absorber Washes two pre lower shock bush with early type

The only true disappointing thing about this forum is the disappearance of vital photos ..this post is harmed by the removal of the images..I know why it happens but it doesn't deflect from my disappointment. This place is a wonderful resource for finding out stuff about your landy ..most of the time!

24th Jan 2023 2:03pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Yes... It is vary irritating when searching for answers...

24th Jan 2023 2:07pm

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