D3 Control arm bushings liquid filled?

**V2Evo96** · 3rd March 2014, 04:45 PM

Here is a good one for you in the know to possibly have a chuckle with.

Took the (new to me) 2009 D3 to have an extended warranty inspection done in order for the warranty to be transferred to me from the previous owner.

The manager of the shop (not a LR dealer workshop) informed me that the right lower control arm bushing had been leaking fluid and was on the way out at 67,000k's.

I had a look after I got home from work and it looks OK to me - no liquid weeping at all that I could see and the condition looked the same as the left one....

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry as I have never heard of a liquid filled control arm bushing of any make.

Before I spring for the replacement could someone please substantiate if this is correct or was I on the way to being done over?

Thanks for any replies in advance.

PS I did use the search function tagged several different ways but no luck.

**Redback** · 3rd March 2014, 05:01 PM

Yep found that out myself just recently also, apparently they are called a Hydro-bush

Mine went at 80,000ks

Baz.

**V2Evo96** · 3rd March 2014, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Redback

Yep found that out myself just recently also, apparently they are called a Hydro-bush

Mine went at 80,000ks

Baz.

Thanks Redback - did you have your replaced and if so can you provide a ballpark number that I can compare with?

I should get the quote via email tomorrow....

**Epic pooh** · 3rd March 2014, 05:36 PM

I've done mine at about 80000 and recently at 140000. They are pretty much a consumable like brakes ... Except my brakes last longer haha ! Usual practice is to replace entire suspension arm. As for cost, you can get the arms for between $250 and $500 (aftermarket, oem, genuine) and factor about 90mins per side + a wheel alignment. Hth

**V2Evo96** · 3rd March 2014, 05:57 PM

Thanks Epic much appreciated, will look into that and for interest provide quote estimate for the lowers only (when I get it that is).

~~~~~Sigh~~~~~

**101RRS** · 3rd March 2014, 09:23 PM

Hi guys - what symptoms do you get when they have gone?

Thanks

Garry

**brumby** · 3rd March 2014, 10:04 PM

Mine rattled on corrugations and over speed bumps. Only symptoms I noticed.

Paul

**Drizzle** · 3rd March 2014, 10:11 PM

Mine have lasted 70,000km.

Has anyone tried polyurethane bushes? SuperPro Solution for Land Rover Discovery Series 3

Some info here about the lower control arms: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...nt-issues.html

**V2Evo96** · 4th March 2014, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by Drizzle

Mine have lasted 70,000km.

Has anyone tried polyurethane bushes? SuperPro Solution for Land Rover Discovery Series 3

Some info here about the lower control arms: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...nt-issues.html

From what I've read on the UK forum some like them and some don't... consensus there indicates that generally the OEM's still give the best "factory ride", but less longevity.

**AnD3rew** · 4th March 2014, 05:08 AM

Yep, mine went at around 60,000ks, rattling over bumps and corrugations. Were around $400- $500 each fitted from memory for the full control arm, the bushes are cheaper than the arms, but it involves a lot more labour to replace the bushes so it makes more sense to just replace the whole arm.

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