When to replace shocks / springs on Defender

Hey everyone,

Does anybody know a recommended time to replace the shocks and or springs ? Do they have a certain lifespan, either mileage or age ?
Thanks in advance

parky91 said:

Hey everyone,

Does anybody know a recommended time to replace the shocks and or springs ? Do they have a certain lifespan, either mileage or age ?
Thanks in advance

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Theres no time span on these. They either need changing or they dont. If the back or front is sagging then the springs could be gone and if the dampers are leaking or dont stop the vehicle from bouncing after the first bounce, then they will need replacing.

If you think they are fooked then they Proberbly are

sible88 said:

If you think they are fooked then they Proberbly are

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Thats another way to put it

about halfpast 9 on a thursday

90truckcab said:

about halfpast 9 on a thursday

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damn, better get them done asap !

Well I don't notice anything wrong with them atm, all seems fine.
But just having a fair bit of work done and was asked if I wanted new springs while I was at it and I didn't think there was anything wrong with them yet.
Think I'll stick to the originals since I'm not going for an upgrade.

Oh, and thanks for the advice everyone ( being genuine, not sarcastic, haha)

When they go clunk over de bumps !

MaxyMan said:

When they go clunk over de bumps !

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My front ones are clunking pretty badly actually, could I have killed OME springs in like eight thousand miles? It has been pretty rough going in parts of North Africa, but still..

Talking of genuine... buy cheap buy twice and throw in a steering damper and a set of shocks... would you have a bath and put the same undies on again? Besides its perhaps the best job on our long list. Famous Four gave me a great deal on genuine land rover parts but I am sure you will shop around. I did use a Britpart gaz steering damper and I am pleased with it.