Shock Absorber Bushes Sizes 2A Shortie

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

What diameter bushings should I tell my shock absorber supplier?

I have taken the following measurements with my new digital vernier calliper. There is no doubt that the mounting points have worn

Front Shock Absorbers: Top !8.98 mm - Bottom 19.19 mm diameter
The top bolt that goes through the mounting is 11.08 mm diameter
Back Shock Absorbers: Top 19.28 mm - Bottom 17.12 mm diameter

What should I just round these measurements up to? How accurate are these measurements according to the manufacturer's specifications?

The bottom mounting bolt on the passenger side is really worn. Can you get replacement bolts or is it a case of buying new plates?

My 2A Shortie came with its two rear shock absorbers in the tray. All the front and the back shocks had no bushings So I cannot use any existing bushes to measure off. I took a front and rear shock absorber into the suspension place and they measured them. They then asked me "what sized diameter bushings?" According to the suspension place I have specify a size before they can order in the parts.

Kind regards
Lionel

[S3ute]

Lionel,

Hello from Sherwood.

I bought a new set of shockers for my 88” a few years back, but have opted to fit poly bushes. So, the bushes that came with the shockers are up for grabs if you want them.

For what it’s worth I also have the shockers that came off the truck - the rears are Old Man Emu. I think the fronts are Armstrong. You can have them too if you want them. There was no indication when I bought the truck that they were not still OK.

Cheers,

Neil

[gromit]

I'm surprised the suspension place can't track down correct bushes for a Land Rover, I've only ever purchased from LR suppliers so have never needed to know the size.

Also remember that you are dealing with something that wasn't made using metric measurements so for example the bolt you measured is 7/16".

You mention a worn bottom bolt. You have to either replace the plate or grind off the old bolt then cut the head off a suitable bolt & weld in place.

Sounds like Neil can help with bushes and some spare shock absorbers.


Colin

[Lionelgee]

I'm surprised the suspension place can't track down correct bushes for a Land Rover, I've only ever purchased from LR suppliers so have never needed to know the size.

Also remember that you are dealing with something that wasn't made using metric measurements so for example the bolt you measured is 7/16".

You mention a worn bottom bolt. You have to either replace the plate or grind off the old bolt then cut the head off a suitable bolt & weld in place.

Sounds like Neil can help with bushes and some spare shock absorbers.


Colin

G'day Colin,

We only have a Land Rover dealer - one of those many brands in one dealership places here in Bundaberg.

Just for reference do the fractional inches measurements fit to Land Rover specifications?

Kind regards
Lionel

	Vernier Calliper Reading	Rounded Up/Down in MM	Fractional Inch
Front Top Link	18.98 mm	19	3/4 inches
Front Bottom Link	19.19 mm	19	3/4 inches
Bolt that goes through front top link	11.08 mm	11	7/16 inches
Back Shock Top Link	19.28 mm	19	3/4 inches
Bottom link	17.12 mm	17	11/16 inches

[gromit]

G'day Colin,

We only have a Land Rover dealer - one of those many brands in one dealership places here in Bundaberg.

Just for reference do the fractional inches measurements fit to Land Rover specifications?

Kind regards
Lionel

	Vernier Calliper Reading	Rounded Up/Down in MM	Fractional Inch
Front Top Link	18.98 mm	19	3/4 inches
Front Bottom Link	19.19 mm	19	3/4 inches
Bolt that goes through front top link	11.08 mm	11	7/16 inches
Back Shock Top Link	19.28 mm	19	3/4 inches
Bottom link	17.12 mm	17	11/16 inches

Lionel,

Not exactly sure where you're measuring plus without measuring something here it's difficult to comment.

All mine have been ordered from overseas but this may be difficult and extended delivery at the moment.


Colin

[S3ute]

Lionel,

Hello again from Sherwood.

Rather than stuff about all over the place I would probably be looking to source replacement bottom plates off a wreck - must be a few about the place.

Ditto the top bolts that go through the chassis if the originals are sufficiently worn. Otherwise, reuse them.

If the actual metal attachment points on the chassis that the bolts for the upper mounts go through are also badly out of shape then that’s another issue I suppose. It must have had a tough life if the various bits that pass through the rubber bush eyes are really badly munted.

Cheers,

Neil

[S3ute]

Lionel,

Hello again from Sherwood.

Just thought I’d reconfirm that the rubber bushes that I mentioned before have never been used.

The set of shockers that they came with is brand marked as Armstrong.

Cheers,

Neil

[ian4002000]

Hello All,

What diameter bushings should I tell my shock absorber supplier?

I have taken the following measurements with my new digital vernier calliper. There is no doubt that the mounting points have worn

Front Shock Absorbers: Top !8.98 mm - Bottom 19.19 mm diameter
The top bolt that goes through the mounting is 11.08 mm diameter
Back Shock Absorbers: Top 19.28 mm - Bottom 17.12 mm diameter

What should I just round these measurements up to? How accurate are these measurements according to the manufacturer's specifications?

The bottom mounting bolt on the passenger side is really worn. Can you get replacement bolts or is it a case of buying new plates?

My 2A Shortie came with its two rear shock absorbers in the tray. All the front and the back shocks had no bushings So I cannot use any existing bushes to measure off. I took a front and rear shock absorber into the suspension place and they measured them. They then asked me "what sized diameter bushings?" According to the suspension place I have specify a size before they can order in the parts.

Kind regards
Lionel

Amazingly the shocker bushes are the same size as a lower bush from 66 - 79 Holden cars.
You can pick up the bushes in Repco or similar very easily
From memory the bush is an A945 Mackay or similar.

Ian
Bittern