mick 2020
Member Since: 29 Jul 2007
Location: Sydney
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Hi Everyone
Just wanted to ask if anybody has had any problems with the lower control arms on the disco 3 I was getting movement in the front wheels when i but the brakes the wheels would move back about 25mm when the car came to a stop. A mechanic had alook and said the lower inner bushes were worn the car had only done 21000k
I took it back to land rover and thy changed the complete assembley on the right hand side and the bush on the other side but I still get a bit of movement is this normal? also had the door seals replaced as they had split
Thanks for any help land rover dont want to know about it now
Cheers
Paul D3 ARB Bullbar winch aux110L Fuel Tank rear wheel carrier roof rack
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 10th Jun 2008 11:38 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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Not to sure about the movement - but FWIW my front bushes are going to be changed at the next service as they are also stuffed - This after only 45000 km and not much serious offroading 
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| 10th Jun 2008 12:04 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Had a bush repalced at the front, not sure which one, I'll find out tomorrow. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 10th Jun 2008 1:13 pm |
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noidea
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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shiiit, i never thought the Discovery 3 is that fragile. Ain't they suppose to build it unbreakable. Seriously regret didn't get the Toyota Sahara 
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| 10th Jun 2008 4:25 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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I have a sneaking suspicion there is a revised part now  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 10th Jun 2008 9:51 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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If there is it should be available under warranty for free or as a service part. Mechanical change over the years as better manufacturing and design processes improve 
Also customer feedback from real world use helps improve many products, inc LR's.
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| 10th Jun 2008 10:00 pm |
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d34me
Member Since: 09 May 2008
Location: Kilmore
Posts: 28
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The last time I took my D3 in, I had both front bearings changed. Luckily still under warranty. Had done 65000km. Disco 3, Gold TDV6 HSE, rear e diff, kaymar rear bar, ARB bullbar with front parking sensors, Warn winch, 110L auxiliary tank, dual battery, GME UHF, Lightforce spotties, Cooper ST's, LR snorkel, Expedition roof rack.
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| 11th Jun 2008 1:08 am |
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noidea
Member Since: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 99
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d34me wrote:The last time I took my D3 in, I had both front bearings changed. Luckily still under warranty. Had done 65000km.
well it get me worry what happen if the warranty run out. My uncle have Discovery 2 which he need to visit machanic shop every month. I hope after the warranty run out it won't happen to our disco 3
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| 11th Jun 2008 2:57 am |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
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I had all the bushes replaced under warranty at 6k miles (4.5k done by LR on the challenge and promotional stuff) and then the lower suspension replaced on both sides (lower control and wishbones) at about 12k miles, all unders warranty, and now with 'better' parts. Done 15oo miles on the new set up, and no movement or knocking (fingers crossed). Craig
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| 11th Jun 2008 8:03 am |
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mick 2020
Member Since: 29 Jul 2007
Location: Sydney
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Thanks for all the information I will keep an eye on this and take it back to land rover if it gets worse D3 ARB Bullbar winch aux110L Fuel Tank rear wheel carrier roof rack
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| 15th Jun 2008 11:04 pm |
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jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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Just had my front lower control arms replaced by dealer, do I need to have an alignment done? Dealer says no.
Thanks! 16 D4 Landmark
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| 24th Jul 2009 7:20 pm |
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The Large One
Member Since: 20 Apr 2007
Location: Down the polytunnel
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Yes  TLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer
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if you would like to order anything just give me a shout
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| 24th Jul 2009 8:26 pm |
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bigdave
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
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My D3 (54 at 75k)is at an indy as we speak having the front lower doodads changed as the tie rod ends, ball joints, bushes and a bearing are all FUUBAR!! 
Also trying to get to the bottom of the suspension warning light. Compressor A1 so they think its a software problem.
Whisper it but i think LR havent settled their Siemens bill so the software update hasnt been released.
Great! 
Do you think the judge will be lenient when I rob a bank just to keep this on the road..........................?
Sorry your honour but you see i bought a D3 new build second hand and.......... All things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.
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| 24th Jul 2009 8:36 pm |
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jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
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Dealer says that they "marked the geometry prior to installation" and therefor no alignment is necessary. Can this be right? Thank you! 16 D4 Landmark
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| 24th Jul 2009 8:46 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
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I changed mine last weekend and did a wheel alignment.
If he was able to put everything back exactly where i came from
it would be ok. Keep an eye on the tyres for uneven wear. Pete
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| 24th Jul 2009 11:31 pm |
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