I have had a few similar issues myself. The difference is that you actually give a rats **** and have made the effort to do a little diagnostics not just reach for a new part and bolt it on. I have sorted a few problems myself (and I am a total amateur) that have not been sorted by the garage...
Thanks so much for the info. Unfortunately the Terra Firma shocks did not come with the washers that hold it in place within the spring seat but I will get some. Great pics by the way - a real help.
I am trying to put some terra Firmer standard length (TF116) shocks to the front of my 1989 110 V8. The problem is that the bottom pin of the shock protrudes too far beyond the base of the spring and rests on the axel casing. Has anyone else had this problem? Also looking for advice on fitting...
Even smart-arse replies are welcome! Someone must know what book I should buy?? People here seem to know the size of bolt for some obscure, never seen mounting on the underside of the rarist of Land Rovers and I love it so throw me a bone if you can
I have wanted a Land rover since I was a little boy in Australia and at 37 years of age I finally realised that dream. Only the people here really understand what it's like to get the keys to your first Landy and for me that happened today. A 1989 Defender 110 V8 with 133 000 on the clock and in...