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Nyll88

Member

• Feb 3, 2015

• #1

Just taken ownership, reading other threads it may be springs on the wrong side, without removing and switching over is there anyway to identify if they are incorrectly fitted? Look forward to any input cheers.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Feb 3, 2015

• #2

Some are handed some arent, even correctly fitted many lean a little.

You can try slackening off the ubolts and lift the body a little and rest it back down with the vehicle on the level

 

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Nyll88

Member

• Feb 3, 2015

• #3

Thanks for that I will give it a go, then move onto the brakes, and steering!!!

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• Feb 4, 2015

• #4

Undo all the shackles slightly (nut and threaded bolt through the shackle) and settle the motor by driving over some blocks. Then load up with bags of sand until its level then nip them up.

 

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Nyll88

Member

• Feb 4, 2015

• #5

Thanks for the advice, may substitute the bags of sand for the Mrs! But don't tell her I said that!

 

waldershelf

Well-Known Member

• Feb 4, 2015

• #6

Series land Rovers with genuine suspension sit a little high on the drivers side by design, that's why the springs are different. I can't remember why but the answer will be out there on the tinterweb if you search.

 

OZAWOZA

Active Member

• Feb 4, 2015

• #7

Weight of transfer box, Fuel tank and hefty driver all on the same side so handing of springs designed to take account of this - cheap unhanded springs therefore tend to allow the landy to sag a bit on the drivers side