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Madmedic112
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2014
Location: Kent
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Bushes and Arms.......

Getting that clunk from the front of my disco, so time for new Bushes and Arms, anyone get experience with Poly bushes?

Anyone know where I can get the full set up for a good price?

thanks all
  
Post #15885286th Jan 2016 7:20 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Don't polybush, stick with rubber bushes

I always quote for using genuine arms/bushes now. Cheaper ones are a false economy Thumbs Up
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Post #15885406th Jan 2016 7:35 pm
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lynalldiscovery
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Try a search, Ive read a few posts where people have had suspension issues once polys fitted due to them not flexing fully and smoothly.
I would say genuine arms or some of the uprated ones from af.
  
Post #15885416th Jan 2016 7:36 pm
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doz
 


Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Agree, poly bushing all the suspension gives a very firm ride. Try Advance Factors (forum sponsors) they have a few different options. I've fitted the heavy duty front lower arms and they transformed the ride but my old arms were very worn so it wasn't hard.
  
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aman
 


Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I have Superpro bushes on the front lower suspension arms of my car and could not really tell a huge difference compared to the original bushes (apart from the fact they were a lot better than the worn out old bushes)
My ride is not noticeably harder, and I believe Superpro bushes rotate on a greased inner sleeve, whereas the original bushes are glued and rely on the flexion/stretching of the rubber as they rotate...
The Superpro bushes were replaced approx 2500 miles ago...
  
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Got a mate who ploybushed and is now replacing the full wishbone as it failed. The are snapped, not saying this was caused by the new bush but food for thought.

Agree Advanced Factores is the place to go Thumbs Up

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Post #15887027th Jan 2016 7:27 am
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sailorboi
 


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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I got a set from Steve and i have not noticed any difference from the originals. The kit and service from Steve is great and safe in the knowledge that of it was not a superior product he would not stock/ sell it Thumbs Up
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Post #15887047th Jan 2016 7:40 am
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aman
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Where abouts did his wishbone(s) snap from. And does he do a lot of off-roading?
I could be wrong, but I do not personally think that putting polyurethane bushes could lead to the front lower wishbone(s) snapping... I wonder what brand/quality his wishbones were...
  
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Geoff at Drym
 


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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Bit of advice please chaps. My D3 has now done 86,000 and I do get the occasional slight clonk when going up/down my drive (more like a track) also a slight judder when initially braking from 50mph+, that goes if I push the pedal harder. A forum member suggested it could be lower arms knackered, so maybe replacement of arms, discs, pads etc, and any other items in that area (drop links etc,) would be a good idea as I intend keeping the old girl for some time. I'm open to suggestions. I've already done oil pump, belts and gearbox flush and filter, so I'm getting there slowly. Thumbs Up
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Alan B
 


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Scotland 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Manual Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

As said get the RRS arms from advanced factors, saves trying to get the old ones off then re bushing them,

Life's too short Thumbs Up

Or as I did, call on a mobile mechanic to change them aka Disco Mikey Thumbs Up
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Disco_Mikey
 


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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Genuine RRS arms, they are on offer just now from LR dealers, under their trade program

Mine has a wobble under braking too, which goes under harder braking. And ey have developed a knock, and very vague handling recently. They will be replaced in 3 months time, when I have a spare half day Laughing
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wlahay
 


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At the risk of resurecting a really old post, Can someone clarify that it is being suggested to use RRS (Range Rover Sport) control arms as opposed to poly bushings?
  
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ClassikFan
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

Yes, RRS arms with their different (stiffer?) type of bush are thought to be the way to go due to expected longer life. I have them on my car but can't really tell the difference in the ride.
  
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