DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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I have noticed that over the last few thousand mile the ride seems to be getter a little harder. Its one of those things that gradually changes and you dont really notice. But now I think about it the suspension is definatly producing a harder ride than it used to.
Any Ideas ??
I also have some clunking from the front suspension, but only when off-road or over pot holes. thought it could be anti roll bar bushes etc. Ive thought for months that it was the shackle on the front recovery eye  , but its not 
Thanks Duncan
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buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
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spooky.........mine has gone exactly the same........feels like a subaru impreza
also have the clunking from the suspension and a slight steering wobble (had all wheels balanced last week but wobble still there)
dunc....i think you are considerably higher miles than my 28k Gone.......but not forgotten
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| 8th Feb 2009 3:48 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Have you checked the dampers in the rear are swinging freely, my ride was similar after one of the clips on the rear towing electrics broke and the cable was obstructing the weight from swinging as designed 
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| 8th Feb 2009 3:51 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Yep, campers are "swinging freely" 
Quote:dunc....i think you are considerably higher miles than my 28k
I'm on about 83,000 miles, so not too bad. I had the same sort of noise on my E-Class merc and that had only done 30k. was the anti roll bar. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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| 8th Feb 2009 3:55 pm |
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buzz
Member Since: 19 May 2006
Location: lancashire
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mine are also swinging freely.....  Gone.......but not forgotten
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| 8th Feb 2009 4:05 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
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Perhaps related to colder weather? I was thinking the same thing a few weeks ago, and it was a couple of degrees centigrade below freezing.
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| 8th Feb 2009 4:09 pm |
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Gareth
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Could be the shock absorbers loosing their taughtness. Especially if been off roaded. Could also be the oil in the shock absorbers getting thicker due to the cold. Not sure if thats possible?
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| 8th Feb 2009 4:14 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Mmm Shock absorbers. I dont like shock absorbers 
last time I took a shock absorber off I nearly cut my finger off at the nuckle with an angle grinder 
are there any tests i can do , warranty runs out in july so im wanting to get as many new parts replaced under warranty as possible... Duncan
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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| 8th Feb 2009 4:18 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
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Dunc
I've been thinking the ride on mine has been "harsher" for the last 5-6k miles (now on 65k), crashing and banging over potholes, etc. dampers are swinging freely on mine, so not that.
Certainly not the silky smooth ride it once was.
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| 8th Feb 2009 4:48 pm |
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Gareth
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In the good ol' days, you would do the bounce test, but I think shocker technology has gone way beyond just controling a rebound, so I honestly don't know. Chris Tyler replaced his with some trick ones, maybe pm him to see if he noticed a difference. I doubt you will convince a dealer to be honest.
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| 8th Feb 2009 5:17 pm |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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Yep, I've been thinking mines a bit jittery over potholes etc for about the last week - certainly not the magic carpet ride that it once was. Feels almost as if its running at access height at times 
Had a near new loaner on Friday - much smoother.
I had a rummage around to check the danglies were swinging freely, and it's not that.
Worn tyres play havoc with handling / ride / noise, but mine are only about half worn.
Will ask service mgr about it next week. Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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| 8th Feb 2009 9:54 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
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Could be cold air being denser has lessoned the cushion effect. 
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| 8th Feb 2009 11:14 pm |
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SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
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I did a thread about this a while ago....mine is definitely more uncomfortable when it is cold. end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
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| 9th Feb 2009 8:13 am |
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Wex
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Sounds like you fellas need your ARB bushes renewed.Had the jittery/nervous steering over rough surfaces and that cured it.
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| 9th Feb 2009 10:43 am |
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jjvd21
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Has anyone priced out replacement of all bushes and ball joints? Might be good to know the total cost of renewing the D3 to brand new driving status. 16 D4 Landmark
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| 9th Feb 2009 8:44 pm |
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