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8th June 2013, 06:04 PM
#1
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Front shocks - compressing bottom bushes
Hi all,
I've had a busy day - installed Amada Extreme shocks, and into the rear of the GU.
Got to the front, ripped out the old shocks and have now got the new shock in place, managed to get the top nut done up but for the life of me I can't seem to compress the bottom bushes enough to get the nut started. I've tried compressing the bushes in every way I can think but they just seem to be a couple of mm too wide.
Anyone got any tips to do this bugger of a job? I could go out and buy slightly thinner bushes but I figure these are the bushes that come with the shocks so they should be good to go. It's doing my head in, I must be missing something?
2011 CRD with a bunch of stuff bolted on
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8th June 2013 06:04 PM
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8th June 2013, 06:22 PM
#2
Moderator
Got any pics mate? Top or bottom? Post a pic and I will go look at my Amadas for you.
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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8th June 2013, 06:25 PM
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Patrol God
If they are 2 piece I'm thinking trim some off the inside, but pic would help if available
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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8th June 2013, 06:35 PM
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Here's some pics. I got a nut on in the end, but it doesn't have the washer on it yet. Apologies for the poor quality pic.
2011 CRD with a bunch of stuff bolted on
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8th June 2013, 06:42 PM
#5
Moderator
Just having some dinner mate. I'll go out with a torch and have a look within the hour.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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9th June 2013, 04:39 PM
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Fixed the problem by trimming 2-3mm off the bottom of the lower bush. All installed and ready to play!
2011 CRD with a bunch of stuff bolted on
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9th June 2013, 05:08 PM
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dont think they are supposed to have both the two inner washers (on the mounting cleat ) are they ????
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9th June 2013, 05:48 PM
#8
Expert
2nd that, should only have metal washers on shock side of shock side bush and nut side of nut side bush.
2012 GU8 Polar White Auto ST Patrol, Factory Bull bar, Scangauge 2, EGR blanked, Milford cargo barrier, Outback ideas recovery points, Micks retrofit HID 3 inch projectors with Osram bulbs and 55w ballasts, GME TXE3420, Sidewinder dual battery with monitor, Windcheetah 2.0m alloy rack, Suspension Stuff 2" Flexy lift with SS Monotubes, MT ATZ 4 ribs 265/75R16 on black Dynamic rims, Custom rear draws with fridge slide.
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9th June 2013, 06:33 PM
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Legendary
Cutting the 2-3mm off, you have helped in the wear and tear mate!
1999 GU 4500 dual fuel
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