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Thread: Rear Sway Bar Bushes

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russrobe View Post
    Hey Ralph, was the sway bar loose at all? I disconnected mine completely (2 extra bolts and some cable ties) hoping to isolate the problem before ordering new bushes as it feels solid. I think the knock is still there though... Will go for a drive tomorrow.
    Well glad I did that test before replacing parts, although for $80 it's probably worth changing these anyway on a now 8 year old car.

    I'm 90% sure my LR CV joint is on it's way out, just not rooted enough to reign havoc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Russrobe View Post
    Hey Ralph, was the sway bar loose at all? I disconnected mine completely (2 extra bolts and some cable ties) hoping to isolate the problem before ordering new bushes as it feels solid. I think the knock is still there though... Will go for a drive tomorrow.
    Yes. I could detect a small movement with a pry bar which would be amplified a gazillion times when driving.
    Also I have replaced many a LR sway bar bush and the clunk sounded liek a sway bar so I went there first.
    Turns out it was!


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    Thanks Ralph1Malph,

    I've ordered my replacement set (Superpro Poly) for my D4 (32 F and 22 R) should be here any day now. I was wondering about the access to the rear, and how to release the torsion on the sway bar.

    IMHO the clunks Ive got in the D4 are all related to the SB, its a place to start anyway. I've had the front lower wishbones replaced (a very common / known issue on the D4) with the upgraded D4 MY2016 units

    I was also going to replace the rear links with HD adjustable ones, but the budget this month hasn't stretched that far.

    Have you got any photos to share please? Your tips are very useful - thanks.

    Once Ive done mine I will try to post some photos...

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    No torsion when sitting level...
    May twist up or down slightly but that is all..

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    Hi Ralph,

    Relative mechanical novice here however I am experiencing a clunking noise coming from the rear left corner of my Disco 3 when driving over pumps, uneven surfaces etc. It seems to clunk more when going side to side rather then virtically over these surfaces

    From what I've read so far I believe it’s the rear sway bar bushings and am wondering if there is a relatively easy way to confirm this before committing to the fix

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRDiscovery3 View Post
    Hi Ralph,

    Relative mechanical novice here however I am experiencing a clunking noise coming from the rear left corner of my Disco 3 when driving over pumps,

    From what I've read so far I believe it’s the rear sway bar bushings and am wondering if there is a relatively easy way to confirm this before committing to the fix


    Cheers
    I hate that sort of clunk, especially if it's the pump you wanted to fill the tank with

    As mentioned, get a pry bar or big screwdriver and if there is any play or looseness that will be it

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRDiscovery3 View Post
    Hi Ralph,

    Relative mechanical novice here however I am experiencing a clunking noise coming from the rear left corner of my Disco 3 when driving over pumps, uneven surfaces etc. It seems to clunk more when going side to side rather then virtically over these surfaces

    From what I've read so far I believe it’s the rear sway bar bushings and am wondering if there is a relatively easy way to confirm this before committing to the fix

    Cheers
    I had that on my d4, got a mate to rock side to side while I laid underneath. Put it in off-road first. And something to protect your chest incase it lowers.

    It was control Arm bushes for me. I could see and hear it.

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