Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Gaffers on 09 November 2018, 10:57:47
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One of the last jobs on kitty is to sort out the knocking on the rear suspension. I suspect that it is probably the shock bushing but I need to get underneath to double-check first. I didn't notice anything untoward with the wishbones when I was doing the stabiliser bars and drop links last month and the subsequent 4 wheel alignment didn't notice anything wrong there either. Plus, the s type is known for that bush to wear prematurely.
If I am right I am loath to buy more tools just for this one job. Any advice from the wider audience? I think that I could probably contruct a pulling jig with some sockets I have but I am not always right as Mrs G often tells me :D
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How expensive is it to just replace both shocks ?
or have a metal insert "tube" to reduce the hole and movement
you can use sockets ,washers and threaded rod to pull bushes ,even bearings .
using plenty of lube makes it less painful :P
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Isn't that the truth! :D
I thought about replacing the shocks but I dont wont to sink too much in to the car as I will probably be selling her on once I get the Ranger. Still might end up cheaper than buying the tools and the new bushes though.
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How much do Jag specialists charge to change them?
Might be the most cost effective way :-\
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I have done this job on my S Type (1999 3.0Se) a few years ago.
As I recall I used the various sized sockets and vice method to remove and then refit the new lower bush.
I think the bush is not a simple solid rubber type but has some form of "articulation". You have to be careful not to pinch the rubber boots that protect the bush.