shocks help needed

Post by **COURGETTE** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:13

Does anyone live near me that can help me put my new rear shocks on this weekend , I can get hold of a trolley jack, I know its only two bolts but i'm scared of freckin it up. My garage that does my wotrk cant fit me in, and ive got my mot next week, and he wont put on stuff that ive bought ( thats not from him)

Bottle of my home brew for your trouble...

sorry i'm skinter than a skint thing.

Post by **g60steve** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:21

Easily fitted without even removing the rear wheels.

20 minute job for both sides...tops.

Go on have a go.

Post by **COURGETTE** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:23

Wihtout removing the wheels???? Now thats me well confused.

Post by **g60steve** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:33

Lay underneath and slacken and remove the bottom bolt.
Jack the van up slightly until you can see the top mounting bolt...slacken and remove that bolt.
Remove shocker.

Fit new shocker in top mount and replace top bolt(with coppergrease).
Tighten slightly.
Lower jack,place bottom of the shock in it's mount and replace bottom bolt(again with coppergrease).Tighten fully.
Jack up the van again and fully tighten the top bolt.

Now do the other side.

Post by **COURGETTE** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:43

I'm gonna print that off if ok... where do i get copper grease from ?

Post by **airhead** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:44

SCOOBYBUZ wrote:I'm gonna print that off if ok

Post by **g60steve** » 23 Jan 2008, 14:50

Coppergrease is readily available from any decent motor factors.

That's the method I use on my van and it's lowered 60mm with 9"X17" rear wheels so if you're van is standard it should be even easier.

Have fun.

Post by **COURGETTE** » 23 Jan 2008, 15:02

FUN...... FUN.... I'm being a right girl, i'm crappin myself .. what if i do it wrong....... aaahhhhhh

Thanks for the advice, I may be girl but i'll have a good go at it

Post by **VWCamperfan** » 23 Jan 2008, 15:15

You get a Bumpy Springy ride!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 23 Jan 2008, 16:37

Really... if you do screw that up, never touch your van again... it is as simple as said, in fact if standard ride height then you can do them without jacking at all....

Biggest difficulty is getting the bolt in the top and the nut and bolt at the bottom undon if old a crusty, you need a reasonable 1/2" drive and a spanner...

Post by **COURGETTE** » 23 Jan 2008, 16:43

Ok I'll take your word for it.. (she says not to confidently)

I have changed my glow plugs, and bled my clutch. is it easier than that?

Post by **R0B** » 23 Jan 2008, 18:27

a lot easier...

I have changed my glow plugs, and bled my clutch is it easier than that?

Post by **COURGETTE** » 24 Jan 2008, 13:11

Cool.. I know people said i dont have to take the wheel off, but would it be easier to take it off as it's my first time ?

( that sounds a bit odd )

Post by **g60steve** » 24 Jan 2008, 13:38

IMO it's easier with the wheel on.

Post by **COURGETTE** » 24 Jan 2008, 13:51

OK i'll try . me mate says when you jack it the wheel drops so you can see the shocks clearly.. i will try i promise