Thread: Discovery 4 bush replacement

I've had to replace rear bushes - rear upper front. Never have had to do any uppers at the front though.

Hi CF0491 (they don't write numbers like that anymore...)
If you're asking these questions then you are indicating you don't have the resources to evaluate and replace suspension items yourself. Fair enough. So I would suggest seeking out a good Indy who can do this for you. The Sydney people can offer their suggestions as to who you can go to.
The D3/4 suspension setup is really well designed and whilst not that difficult to understand, service and repair it can be readily stuffed up by those who don't have the interest to learn it. Or to even read the excellent workshop manual. Check Lukeis posts about a disastrous wheel alignment that chewed out new tyres.

And stay well clear of any poly bushes, worst thing you can do to these vehicles.

Gday Magenta

If you like the ride the car has - only fit genuine style hydro bushes.

Solids/Poly are an absolute no in this application.

Ride gets harsh, and in worse cases the stresses they induce in the arms causes failures. I warned of this years ago and it’s now becoming visible as the mounts fatigue due to lack of flex.

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated. Looks like the hydro bushes are the way to go.
New to owning a Discovery so still trying to get my head around what's required to keep them plugging away. Glad to have found this forum to tap into people's experience.
Cheers Craig

Originally Posted by CF0491

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated. Looks like the hydro bushes are the way to go.
New to owning a Discovery so still trying to get my head around what's required to keep them plugging away. Glad to have found this forum to tap into people's experience.
Cheers Craig

A middle ground is the Advanced Factor heavy duty replacement arms which have a rubber solid bush but are gentler than the poly but slightly harsher than hydro. Most people report those as indistinguishable from hydro but longer lasting. I can’t comment personally but that’s what I’ll be buying soon

I need to get mine done. I want to get genuine bushes fitted to a set of arms I already have then have someone replace the arms.

Can I get a recommendation for where to get this done in Melbourne... press in the new bushes and fit the arms and hopefully do the alignment - happy to drive from inner east.

Thanks

Thanks DiscoJeffster. Are these the arms/bushes you were referring to?

Tombie, your name seems to pop up on a few posts do you have an opinion on these bushes vs hydro.