Lower control arm bushes/Arms

**walahbro** · 16th August 2018, 08:34 AM

Took the D4 in for 90k service. Mechanic quoted $800 to replace bushes with OEM hydrobushes in lower control arms - as it is labour intensive.
I had a read on the forum, ended up order a set of Lower Control arms from Advance Factors (AF) in the UK.

After a few emails back and forth with Paul Redding - Parts manager at AF, they have a number of options with regards to LCA setups (different bushes OEM hyrdobush, Meyle solid rubber, Urethane).
He replied promptly. Below is a quick run down.

Kit600 is polyurethane bushed arms, they will last the longest, some say they are a little harsher ride.
Kit630 is our most popular kit and many owners in AUS are running these and love them, they are MEYLE HD, which removes the original rear hydro bush and replaces it with a solid bush thus overcoming the originals issues.

Both kits above come with a 4 year warranty!
I went with KIT630, slightly cheaper than the urethane + Mechanic told me urethanes will get noisy (squeaky) and drive you nuts.
Cost approx $408 (with 7.5% discount for orders over $350GBP) + Shipping ($280) DHL express arrives in 5 days.

Added on front and rear brake pads, brake pad sensors, Mahle service filter kit to make the shipping worth while.

Paul was happy for me to share his discount structure with the rest of the AULRO members.
See below...
New Online Discount Code: AF4LRP, our way of remembering this is: Advanced Factors 4 Land Rover Parts.
The new discount code is there to enhance your deal and remove small value discounts that don’t really inspire. We now have a 10% discount for orders over £600, 7.5% for £350-£600 and the previous 5% orders for £100-£350. We have dropped the discount for orders below £100 although the old discount code will continue to work until a point next year when we believe everyone has switched. I hope you agree this is a nice deal, especially if you have a few jobs to do.

I hope this helps others out...great customer service..

Let you know how the car feels once the arms arrive...

**NavyDiver** · 16th August 2018, 10:04 AM

I think you may like/need to add wheel alignment after replacement as well.

**walahbro** · 13th February 2019, 12:13 PM

Just an update, I've had a couple of pm's requesting a follow up post.

I've had the control arms on for a little while now, they are very comfortable, steering feels sharper (comparing to standard bushes). They arent producing any unwanted noise or excessive vibration.
Very happy with them so far.

**Pippin** · 13th February 2019, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by walahbro

Just an update, I've had a couple of pm's requesting a follow up post.

I've had the control arms on for a little while now, they are very comfortable, steering feels sharper (comparing to standard bushes). They arent producing any unwanted noise or excessive vibration.
Very happy with them so far.

Mine (Kit630) will arrive this week. I'm pleased to hear you are happy with them.
Nick

**Eric SDV6SE** · 13th February 2019, 03:17 PM

Interesting. I do like their meyle bushed kits.

Has anyone had issues with the rear LCA's? The fronts were replaced at 120,000 km and now appear to need doing again, however the noise is not the same as when the lower rear Bush is worn. This leads me to suspect either front uppers or rear lowers. Will also check sway bars again as these have poly in them now.

Now at 186 000 km its feeling like a general looseness in the suspension. No clunk under braking or acceleration. Rattles on corrugations.

Any thoughts?

**twr7cx** · 15th February 2019, 11:03 AM

Isn't the whole purpose and reason for the hydro bush due to the large range of motion of the lower control arms with the air suspensions varying ride heights where solid rubber or urethane (which SuperPro locally offers) would suit such an application.

**PerthDisco** · 15th February 2019, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Isn't the whole purpose and reason for the hydro bush due to the large range of motion of the lower control arms with the air suspensions varying ride heights where solid rubber or urethane (which SuperPro locally offers) would suit such an application.

My question also but everyone likes them. Maybe a slight trade off of toughness over ultimate smoothness.

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You will notice a difference as you are replacing new with old, but you won’t notice it over new to new no.

Best regards

Paul Redding
Land Rover Parts Sales Manager
AF
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**PerthDisco** · 13th March 2019, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Pippin

Mine (Kit630) will arrive this week. I'm pleased to hear you are happy with them.
Nick

Mine on the way too now - next project!

Out of interest do any instructions come with the kit?

I’m working on basis that even though hub nuts are provided it can be done without undoing these? (MY08)

**Pippin** · 13th March 2019, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Mine on the way too now - next project!

You won't be disappointed the ride is great on mine so far. Nick

**loanrangie** · 13th March 2019, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Isn't the whole purpose and reason for the hydro bush due to the large range of motion of the lower control arms with the air suspensions varying ride heights where solid rubber or urethane (which SuperPro locally offers) would suit such an application.

If you look at the construction of them the only difference is they are hollow and fliud filled , the first sign of a split and they leak which accelerates the failure.
They are rubber bonded to steel shells like 99% of the bushes.
Vast improvement over the old worn ones.

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