[NikTheGeek]

Firstly, there may be nothing at all wrong with the shocks and the tramlining may be normal as it is on 18" wheels and I gather that is an issue.

However, as I drive and go over bumps in the road there is a squeaking noise and the car is 11 years old and they've probably never been done.

How do I check them? On a normal car, you'd bounce it up and down on a corner to check if the spring action was being dampened. But on air bags?

If I do replace, is it an easy DIY job for someone that has enough ability to follow instructions and a decent tool kit? Never done shocks before, but done discs, pads, air bags etc on this so far.

I was also going to look at bushes. But one thing at once...

tnx!

Nik

 

[wammers]

Air bags are just springs, check in same way. Shocks are easy. You will need to remove rear arch liners to do back ones with comfort.

 

[Datatek]

Shocks are tested on the MOT over here and they give a % efficiency on the print out.

 

[Speedex750]

Nik,
If they're old I'd suggest just change them. I did mine last year fitting the OEM Boge ones that are very economical from the usual sources. Gives a nice comfortable ride and took a little out of the tramlining.

There's a number of threads on here about which ones to fit and how to do it. See also the guide at Replacing the Shocks on a Range Rover 4.0/4.6/p38

I hesitate to say something different to Mr W but mine were easily accessible without removing the rear arch liners just take care not to squash the EAS pipes. You'll need an 18mm socket - not a size in every socket set.

 

[TSC]

Nik
I just changed mine, access to the rear upper bolt is possible through the rear wheel arches, I didn't remove the liner but do mind the pipes and cables, I used an 18 inch extension and breaker bar, I soaked the bolts the day before with plus gas, they were very tight. The fronts are easy, the only issue I had was on the drivers side where the brake pump gets in the way of the top shock bolt so I moved the pump off its mounting, it only needs to move a small amount

 

[wammers]

Nik,
If they're old I'd suggest just change them. I did mine last year fitting the OEM Boge ones that are very economical from the usual sources. Gives a nice comfortable ride and took a little out of the tramlining.

There's a number of threads on here about which ones to fit and how to do it. See also the guide at Replacing the Shocks on a Range Rover 4.0/4.6/p38

I hesitate to say something different to Mr W but mine were easily accessible without removing the rear arch liners just take care not to squash the EAS pipes. You'll need an 18mm socket - not a size in every socket set.

That depends how rusted up they are. Yes they can be done without removing arch liner but it's a lot easier if you do.

 

[NikTheGeek]

I've got access to a few 4 post ramps at work (college) so I might wait and do it at work one afternoon. I guess access will be a lot easier with a ramp!

tnx all for the advice...

Nik

 

[wammers]

I've got access to a few 4 post ramps at work (college) so I might wait and do it at work one afternoon. I guess access will be a lot easier with a ramp!

tnx all for the advice...

Nik

Dead simple on a ramp.

 

[Dopey]

I had tram lining very bad on mine, always used Pirelli semprets, all the time, was strapped for cash last year, bought some cheaper (but still good) tyres, and havent had that problem since, wont be buying Pirelli ever again

 

[mutsnutz]

just changed the rears on mine few weeks ago found that i had to cut the bottom nut of as it was rusted solid but other than that really simple dont take long at all