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mike t · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 21:35 Post subject: Prado shocks

I need new shockers all round on my 96 Prado TZ.I was planning to buy them from Milners and either fit them myself or get the garage to do them, cant decide.Has anyone changed shockers on thier Prados,any problems, any advice greatly appreciated.

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radiomans · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 16:20 Post subject:

Hi
Well i had ago at doing my rear ones Crying or Very sad

they are a bit of a bi*ch to do m8
its something to do with the top mounting bolt
you just carnt get a good grip on it

Took into a garage to get them done, even they had probs

Good luck
Radiomans
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mike t · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 18:37 Post subject:

thanks for the advice.I,l have a look underneath and see what you mean.Anyone done the front ones?

warthog · *** Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 146 Location: lancashire

I don't know if it will help on your model, but on my LJ78 and KZJ78, I jacked the axle away from the chassis for each shocker - it took some of the load off the mountings and made it a bit easier.
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Legalandy · Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Northants

HI....I have a 97 reg colorado and brought two rear shocks to fit. It seems similar to the Prado as the top fixings are a pain to get to and after many fruitless hours spent trying to remove the top nuts have decided to ask local dealer to do! If you find an easy way of removing the top nuts please tell !

mike t · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 17:15 Post subject:

Thanks for your advice.I ve had a look underneath and can see what you mean about the back shockers, so I ve decided to put it in and get both sets done as they are leaking.I m also going to change the springs as mine has been lifted about 2 inches and looks a bit high.I will post the price of parts and labour once its been done as a guide for anyone who,s looking to do the same.

24Seven · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:05 Post subject:

I'm going to have a go at replacing all my shocks and springs next week, I will let you know how I get on Smile

(97 Colorado LWB)

24Seven · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 18:06 Post subject:

mike t · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:04 Post subject:

I ordered mine today from Milners, next day delivery, 2 front shocks £50, rear £60. Front springs £40, rear £44 all plus vat.Hope to book it in to get done in 2 weeks.

24Seven · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 17:14 Post subject:

DaveB · * Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 24

Just replaced the rear springs on my Prado LC, whole job done and dusted in under 2 hours.

One of the easyist spring changes I have ever done and what a difference to the ride.

Dave

mike t · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 18:24 Post subject:

got mine done last week.Front and rear, 4 hrs labour and has transformed the ride.

24Seven · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 18:29 Post subject:

I'm still waiting for my bits to arrive Sad

24Seven · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 17:25 Post subject:

Tonka · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:20 Post subject:

any ideas on the life expectancy of rear shocks and springs?
I'm starting to wonder if mine need replacing.
Does seem a little bouncy on back end when loaded up. Confused

currently at around 90k.

cheers
ek 8)
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