Front Right Shock problem??
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Front Right Shock problem??
Discovery I, 1997, all stock.
I first started hearing a strange thumping noise, sounded firm, though maybe a caliper was loose as I would hear it when bumps or rough road. I could also feel the thud in the driver's floor board.
Upon investigation I was able to determine what I think is the problem although I am not sure what part I am actually looking at, the shock, some other portion of the shock.
The photo with the hard greasy looking ring around the nut area is where the problem seems to originate.
Can any of you smart Discovery folks explain from the photos what I a seeing?
The first photo is left side, 2nd photo is the right, seems normal
I first started hearing a strange thumping noise, sounded firm, though maybe a caliper was loose as I would hear it when bumps or rough road. I could also feel the thud in the driver's floor board.
Upon investigation I was able to determine what I think is the problem although I am not sure what part I am actually looking at, the shock, some other portion of the shock.
The photo with the hard greasy looking ring around the nut area is where the problem seems to originate.
Can any of you smart Discovery folks explain from the photos what I a seeing?
The first photo is left side, 2nd photo is the right, seems normal
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I have had this Discovery for a four years.
Paid $1800 for it in Utah, unstoppable machine. It is currently with me in Lima, Peru.
The greasy looking material has always been there but the noise is a recent thing. I assumed that the greasy goop was put there to maybe stop a squeaky bushing etc. as I have compared the two.
So the bolt and nut I am looking at are the top of the shock itself?
Do I have to do anything special beside jack up the respective side and unbolt and replace ensuring the bushing/washers are placed correctly?
Paid $1800 for it in Utah, unstoppable machine. It is currently with me in Lima, Peru.
The greasy looking material has always been there but the noise is a recent thing. I assumed that the greasy goop was put there to maybe stop a squeaky bushing etc. as I have compared the two.
So the bolt and nut I am looking at are the top of the shock itself?
Do I have to do anything special beside jack up the respective side and unbolt and replace ensuring the bushing/washers are placed correctly?
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Once you get the shock and tower out you can work on it on a bench, much easier. You'll want to make sure the shocks are still good, too. There's a good possibility you'll find the shocks are toast once you pull them.
Download the RAVE Manual. Almost everything on these trucks is bolt-on/bolt-off. You don't need hardly any special tools.