I've learnt something to day. I've done this many ways ,(normally push,shove,grunt) & thought the bush eyelet was complete not split. what a great way to do this job. Another way to fit shock lower split pin is to use a socket with two slot cut in it. aline slots with hole apply G clamp over socket & inside of spring tighten untill split pin can be fitted. cheers Bobblehat
I have the rear bushes to do soon, will try the same technique and see how it goes this time. Glad the video was useful. I saw the socket method on the Series group on Facebook, nice idea. I may as well turn one from scrap steel and save damaging any sockets. Cheers
Thanks, I'd read all the horror stories about the job but tbh with you it really wasn't all that bad. It took longer to remove the dampers than it did to remove and replace the spring bushes. It's easy to make tapered drifts with a grinder and if you can harden them then even better.
Excellent work. Very good job. One point though. You should really try to be clear of the vehicle when removing axle stands and jacks! Keep up the good work !
There is always an improvement with new bushes - the centres tend to break free of the outers and allow the springs to shift sideways, so you notice that when cornering - usually accompanied by a "bonk!"
Official jacking points on the front axle are where the swivel housings bolt onto the axle, but I often used the spring plates, where the u bolts are. Otherwise, jack against the chassis- the diff housings are tough but it is possible to damage them.
I hear the Rocky Mountain stuff is pretty good, but I'm just a beginner! I would like to replace my road springs some time but it's too much expense for now. Glad you like the videos, plenty more to come.
Hello SteamWally, Your video is very good. I own an internet site with forum about old Landy's and i'm very interrested to translate your video into french (only the bushes change part). If you accept to give me the authorization I'll be very happy because it will be very usefull for francophone peoples. cheers Janfi
That's awful when someone who doesn't know what they are doing installed a radio! Now you have to do a bunch of work for their mistake! One nice thing is it isn't injected so you don't have to deal with that mess! Thanks for the videos..
Some of the wiring "modifications" were an absolute abomination, but it is equally my fault for forgetting to disconnect the battery first. By trade I'm a maintenance engineer and therefore work with a lot of electric plant, safe power isolation is drilled into me all the time. I should know better. never mind, we'l soon have it sorted!
I've learnt something to day. I've done this many ways ,(normally push,shove,grunt) & thought the bush eyelet was complete not split. what a great way to do this job. Another way to fit shock lower split pin is to use a socket with two slot cut in it. aline slots with hole apply G clamp over socket & inside of spring tighten untill split pin can be fitted. cheers Bobblehat
I have the rear bushes to do soon, will try the same technique and see how it goes this time. Glad the video was useful.
I saw the socket method on the Series group on Facebook, nice idea. I may as well turn one from scrap steel and save damaging any sockets.
Cheers
Excellent as ever. Thank you.
Nice one with the wedges
It's very good and thanks so much for your video.
Great video. I was just about to do the bush's on my 1978 109 ffr and I was dreading the blow lamp and hacksaw method.
Thanks, I'd read all the horror stories about the job but tbh with you it really wasn't all that bad. It took longer to remove the dampers than it did to remove and replace the spring bushes. It's easy to make tapered drifts with a grinder and if you can harden them then even better.
steamwally I have a big old chisel that I have had for years and never found a use for, now I have.
Have you ever contemplated to go for PUs? Where exactly put the jack to lift the front? Crossmember?
Wicked Idea, I have to do this too tried pressing them out Hell no not going to move this idea will get them out :)
Oh,... if only they were all that easy! Rebound clip is loose on the N/S BTW. Good tip there though.
Thanks, I've just changed all the springs, chassis bushes and shocks. Much better now.
Nice to see the old series. Long time since last seen one of those majestic Land Rovers!
Thankfully there are still plenty about. Mine had been somewhat neglected, its slowly coming together now.
Excellent work. Very good job. One point though. You should really try to be clear of the vehicle when removing axle stands and jacks! Keep up the good work !
Great vid. Thankyou
Thanks for posting :) can you tell me if there was a noticeable difference after replacement, ie after you got it back on the road?
There is always an improvement with new bushes - the centres tend to break free of the outers and allow the springs to shift sideways, so you notice that when cornering - usually accompanied by a "bonk!"
can I ask where you are putting the jackings and axel stands mate? Do you jack up the chassis or the diff?
Official jacking points on the front axle are where the swivel housings bolt onto the axle, but I often used the spring plates, where the u bolts are. Otherwise, jack against the chassis- the diff housings are tough but it is possible to damage them.
@@steamwally thanks mate. And do you jack the whole thing up from the plates?
@@ChibabaDave you can do, I prefer to put stands under the chassis if both axles are off the deck.
A good way to wedge the shackle eye open is to use an air chisel. If you have one, of course.
what was your reason for replacing the shackle bushes? just because of age or you noticed play in them ?
The rubber was badly perished so I decided to change them. The rear set on the front springs don't need doing just yet.
ok. i'm looking at a full suspension upgrade for my series 3, looking at a rocky mountain parabolic set, love the video's btw :)
I hear the Rocky Mountain stuff is pretty good, but I'm just a beginner! I would like to replace my road springs some time but it's too much expense for now. Glad you like the videos, plenty more to come.
Hello SteamWally,
Your video is very good. I own an internet site with forum about old Landy's and i'm very interrested to translate your video into french (only the bushes change part).
If you accept to give me the authorization I'll be very happy because it will be very usefull for francophone peoples.
cheers
Janfi
Not a bad thing to need a rewire - shocking number of scotchloks and muck like that... At least no fire!
That's awful when someone who doesn't know what they are doing installed a radio! Now you have to do a bunch of work for their mistake! One nice thing is it isn't injected so you don't have to deal with that mess! Thanks for the videos..
Some of the wiring "modifications" were an absolute abomination, but it is equally my fault for forgetting to disconnect the battery first. By trade I'm a maintenance engineer and therefore work with a lot of electric plant, safe power isolation is drilled into me all the time. I should know better. never mind, we'l soon have it sorted!
@ 2.10 you are opening up the eye, to let the bush just slide in. Isn't that cheating. well done mate.
Cheating!? Common sense surely lol