Rear Struts?

[TagHeuer]

So I had my 2000 DII in for an inspection and I was told that I will need to replace my 'rear struts' shortly. I'm hoping to do this but I'm having difficulty (even through a search of DiscoWeb) finding any mention of rear struts being on the DII. What are these guys referring to? There is definitely a 'thumping' sound in the rear suspension (extremely noticeable while in the drivers seat) when going over certain bumps.

As always, thanks in advance!

 

[fishEH]

You should kindly inform them that your vehicle doesn't have struts and they should pull their head out of their ass.

He probably means shocks.

 

[DownUnder]

And if he is calling your shocks struts I'm sure he has know idea if they need replaced.

 

[kennith]

That sort of thing bugs the hell out of me. Almost as much as calling a desktop wallpaper a screen saver. Almost.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[TagHeuer]

Thanks guys. . . that's what i figured but i just wanted to double check. First time working on the suspension and i see a number of part options that include springs, shocks and both shocks and springs. Any recommendations on changing out the original parts would be appreciated.

 

[riceybean]

There was recent thread about stock and slight (2") lift set-ups.

Atlantic British had the sets, and there are others here that can get you all the parts you will ever need.

 

[RandallNC]

There was recent thread about stock and slight (2") lift set-ups.

Atlantic British had the sets, and there are others here that can get you all the parts you will ever need.

I belive this is the thread you mentioned.

http://www.discoweb.org/forums/showthread.php?t=84997

 

[pjkbrit]

Easy to change the rear shocks yourself....very easy actually....I put a set of Bilsteins on my 04...they are VERY very good!

 

[11b4v]

maybe that joker wants to okey-doek you. charge you for struts after installing shocks.