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Awful steering after lower arm changes
I just changed the lower arms on my disco3 due to knocking worn bushes and now that’s fine but once done had faults come up and suspension lowered after reading here reset steering angle and no more faults but the steering don’t feel right it seems to wander all over the place and if I turn left slightly it seems to stick there and same if I go right I did try to put all the bolts back in the same place but it don’t feel right no more
Any help would be greatDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
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22nd May 2018 8:58 pm
kajtzu
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You don’t mention it but did you get a a 4-wheel alignment?
22nd May 2018 9:00 pm
James1974
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No mate I only just done them tonightDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
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Heated steering wheel done
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Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
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Retrofit High beam assist done
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retrofit tpms done
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22nd May 2018 9:02 pm
Asa
Member Since: 03 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
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I believe that everything should be tightened to the relevant torques when under load.
The vehicle should have all the weight on the suspension before final torque up?
Good video on YouTube by Britpart and Fuzz Townsend.
The symptons could be this, it will be appalling and possibly dangerous to drive.
22nd May 2018 9:08 pm
James1974
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Do u have a linkDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
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Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
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Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
If you did them yourself as previously mentioned you need the suspension at normal ride height before tightening everything up then you definitely need 4 wheel alignment, if you tightened them when they were hanging this would give terrible handling (I know I did this first time)Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
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22nd May 2018 9:12 pm
James1974
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That maybe the problem then mate I did tighten them when hanging how would you say I re do it then mate I will get the tracking done after as wellDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
22nd May 2018 9:17 pm
Asa
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I do not know how to do that?
Just go on YouTube and search ' Britpart d3 suspension' and scroll through the options.
You should find a series of videos produced by Britpart the parts supplier on Land Rover related repairs.
I will talk to the kids and see how to paste the link but give it a go on your computer in the meantime!
22nd May 2018 9:18 pm
Narpy
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James, getting the tracking done is not advisable.
The only solution once you've replaced the front lowers is a full 4 wheel alignment using Hunter equipment followed by recalibration of the steering angle sensor.
Fail to do those and you'll be back asking all sorts of questions regarding why your DSC keeps kicking in, or why your suspension keeps lowering with loads of dash lights etc. etc. etc.
You have been warned. Mods:
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22nd May 2018 9:25 pm
James1974
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That is what I meant mate 4 wheel alighnmentDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
22nd May 2018 9:47 pm
James1974
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Narpy wrote:
James, getting the tracking done is not advisable.
The only solution once you've replaced the front lowers is a full 4 wheel alignment using Hunter equipment followed by recalibration of the steering angle sensor.
Fail to do those and you'll be back asking all sorts of questions regarding why your DSC keeps kicking in, or why your suspension keeps lowering with loads of dash lights etc. etc. etc.
You have been warned.
What about the rear adjusters I heard of nightmare about being seized etc and places not doing themDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
22nd May 2018 9:48 pm
James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
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Anyone know and recomend of a good place for wheel alignments in or near stevenage Hertfordshire
Googling it seems qwik fit has the hunter system now but anywhere else anyone recommendsDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
22nd May 2018 10:07 pm
Narpy
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https://www.alignmycar.co.uk/Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
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23rd May 2018 5:37 am
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
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Good idea to free off the rear camber adjusters
Not long done mine plenty spray then tickle them back and forwards to unseize them remember to mark there position tap them out ,copperslip replace .
The reason why (so my indi said ) is that most places will adjust the rears but not unseize them so they just twist the bush so it's set on the machine and as soon as you drive they kind of spring back to where they were . Sounds reasonable as it's arkward to get to the adjusters
Ps used a bit of heat on mine but not to muchAll transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
23rd May 2018 8:58 am
Asa
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