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DC101



Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Removing rear shock insert from top pin mount
Any tips please. I’ve hit a wall replacing my rear shocks.
The old ones are old -though a new car to me- and though I’ve managed to get the shock body off, the metal insert sleeve inside the bush that fits over the chassis mounting pin is totally seized, though I have got the rest of the shock off.
Any further tips welcomed for its removal. Proving to be a right pain….!

Will I have to replace the mounting bracket:- if so, I’ll have to pick up a couple…but really wanted to crack on with the job. Thanks

Rob
Post #1012028 21st Oct 2023 3:01pm
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Dinnu



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Try to get a good gripper or a pipe wrench on the sleeve and see if you can twist it.
Else have to resort to an angle grinder and grind one side of the sleeve until it breaks free. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1012030 21st Oct 2023 3:33pm
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rustandoil



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You could try grinding along the side of the bush obviously not touching the mounting pin too much.... Or heat?
Otherwise a new mount, not too expensive
Post #1012031 21st Oct 2023 3:34pm
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StressedComa



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I’ve got three used and one new rear shock mounts and not too far away if you decide you want to replace and want one at short notice. Just Pm me.

Chris
Post #1012040 21st Oct 2023 4:32pm
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Mdm



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heat and hope or grind off the old one. it's a common issue

easiest way is take off the shock and bracket and do it on a bench or in a vice. i have spare top brackets over the hill in lancashire if you need a set
Post #1012054 21st Oct 2023 7:13pm
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DC101



Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Thanks All.

Really helpful.

Also replacing springs so it’s also been a challenge to remove the bottom retaining plate as totally rusted, but cut through bolts eventually and thankfully had thought ahead to get new plates and bases.

Wish I had done the same with the upper shock mounts…. can anyone tell me what size bolts are also needed here as they are no doubt also going to need cutting off!

Thanks again

Rob
Post #1012060 21st Oct 2023 10:03pm
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Dinnu



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Your answer in in link below.

https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-r...gs_52633#8 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1012068 22nd Oct 2023 5:33am
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DC101



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Huge thanks to StressedComa, who kindly took time out to drop off two brackets. A gent.
There was no way I was getting the old metal bush sleeves off!

All back together and lesson learnt…(?)

Cheers
Post #1012206 23rd Oct 2023 9:16am
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