Freelander 1 Strut mount

S1monm · Dec 14, 2016

I'm about to change both front shocks as the drivers side is goosed. Got some Monroe ordered, hopefully they'll be fine..

Anyway, as a precaution im changing the top mounts at the same time but I can't find the part number for the spacer that fits between the 3 bolts and the body in the engine bay, anyone shed some light please?

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 14, 2016

@Diesel Do

Beneagles · Dec 14, 2016

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/work-lights/cat4780004

S1monm · Dec 14, 2016

Beneagles said:
http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/work-lights/cat4780004

Haha

teddywood1 · Dec 15, 2016

spacer? are you on about the top bearing is this what you are looking for ebay number 371632127779

Nodge68 · Dec 15, 2016

You can't change just the fronts to Monreo. Well you can, but the handling will be all over the place. Different spec shocks should always be fitted in full sets

Skinny Mike · Dec 15, 2016

As @Nodge68 says, you need a full set. Iirc the Monroe's are slightly stiffer than the stock LR shocks.
Mike

Diesel Do · Dec 15, 2016

S1monm said:
I'm about to change both front shocks as the drivers side is goosed. Got some Monroe ordered, hopefully they'll be fine..

Anyway, as a precaution im changing the top mounts at the same time but I can't find the part number for the spacer that fits between the 3 bolts and the body in the engine bay, anyone shed some light please?

by spacer do you mean lift kit? ie 40 or 50mm if you do pm me

S1monm · Dec 15, 2016

Cheers for the replies. I have now ordered the parts from LR, gonna pick em up tomorrow, hopefully the squeaking noise will go!

S1monm · Dec 16, 2016

Picked the goodies up today, 2x shocks, 2x mounts, new nuts and bolts, track rod ends and drop links. Everything sprayed with plusgas. Looking forward to Sunday!

krisboats · Dec 17, 2016

teddywood1 said:
spacer? are you on about the top bearing is this what you are looking for ebay number 371632127779

Probably the top reinforcing plate that sits above the shock bolt holes inside the engine bay.

S1monm · Dec 17, 2016

So, job in progress. Near side strut replaced, the track rod end ball joint didn't want to come out, eventually removed with a bit of brute force!

Does anyone have a part number for the white bump stop that sits on top of the shock, mines goosed.

Cheers

Nodge68 · Dec 17, 2016

S1monm said:
So, job in progress. Near side strut replaced, the track rod end ball joint didn't want to come out, eventually removed with a bit of brute force!

Does anyone have a part number for the white bump stop that sits on top of the shock, mines goosed.

Cheers

I've used these when I change them in the past.
http://m.buycarparts.co.uk/sachs/1231067

S1monm · Dec 18, 2016

Cheers Nodge, those are the ones. I've put it back together as I need it Monday. I'll get em ordered and do it over the Christmas hols. Gonna have to do the passenger wishbone and drop link as well as the boots are split. It never rains...

Madmustang · Jan 24, 2017

S1monm said:
So, job in progress. Near side strut replaced, the track rod end ball joint didn't want to come out, eventually removed with a bit of brute force!

Does anyone have a part number for the white bump stop that sits on top of the shock, mines goosed.

Cheers

Can I ask a question? I am doing this as well. On the shock top (The black thing with the bearing in it) There is an arrow stamped into it. Does this arrow point to the engine or the front of the car when fitting back on the spring?

Thanks

Nodge68 · Jan 24, 2017

Madmustang said:
Can I ask a question? I am doing this as well. On the shock top (The black thing with the bearing in it) There is an arrow stamped into it. Does this arrow point to the engine or the front of the car when fitting back on the spring?

Thanks

The arrow points towards the wheel.

Madmustang · Jan 24, 2017

Nodge68 said:
The arrow points towards the wheel.

Also underneath the shock top is a little nipple. Does this need to line up with the arrow before fitting?

Thank you

Madmustang · Jan 24, 2017

Nodge68 said:
The arrow points towards the wheel.

I am glad you said that, because that's the only way it will fit on the car, arrow out facing the wheel and not in toward the Engine like I was advised by the LR dealer that sold me the part.

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