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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3
Rear Upper Arms Replacement Time

I have decided it's time to replace the rear upper arms as there's a definite rear knock that I've tolerated for far too long. Rear wheel bearings will also be done at the same time, cars on 140k and original parts so can't complain.

I already have the bearings and new back plates ( the old ones are totally shot ) and a slot booked at my local garage but I need to ensure the upper arms come with everything required so the mechanic can complete the job and not have to stop the job for the sake of a clip or washer etc.
Was going to buy this from AF: http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/kit615-re...3244-p.asp.
Can somebody advise if that's everything I'll need and that kit isn't missing anything or further advise if there's anything else required other than tools + graft?

Cheers.



Ian. Thumbs Up Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
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Post #173600318th Nov 2016 4:57 pm
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Discogaz
 


Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I've had front lowers and rear uppers from Advanced factors and each came with everything needed.

Geoff actually did the work and uses their kits regularly so I guess one of the most
qualified on here to answer. no doubt he will pitch in when he gets a minute.  
Post #173601018th Nov 2016 5:02 pm
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armalites
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

I would recommend doing the brake pipes and the hub bushes at the same time unless they've been done before IID PRO
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Post #173601118th Nov 2016 5:04 pm
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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Hub bushes??????

Do I need two of these as well:http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/rhf500100...6610-p.asp

Or should I also add the lower hub bush too? Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #173601418th Nov 2016 5:06 pm
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blue meanie
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Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I did both upper and lower rear hub bushes and the rear brake pipes (unlikley you would get away without doing the pipes as mine were nicely seized in the arm brackets) when doing the rear arms, including the free upper arm workout courtesy of the recip saw on the rear upper arm bolts Laughing ; it was aproximately 2 hours each to do the upper arms on my drive so should be quicker with a ramp etc I would imagine Thumbs Up and theeeeennn......???  
Post #173603018th Nov 2016 5:24 pm
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armalites
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2013
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Even if the the bushes are ok(they'll probably be soft) the bolts are most likely seized in the centre of them.

Those are the ones, if you've got to get the alignment done it makes sense to be sure everything is factory fresh. IID PRO
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Post #173603218th Nov 2016 5:26 pm
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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Cheers, that makes sense as there will be a 4 wheel alignment completed after the install. Thumbs Up

I'll get the upper and lower hub bushes too. Thumbs Up

Regarding the upper and lower hub bolts, are replacements included within the arm kit? Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #173604218th Nov 2016 5:37 pm
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BigAl
 


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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

If still all original worth changing rear anti roll bar bushes, drop links and tie bars.  
Post #173608518th Nov 2016 6:59 pm
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Flack
 


Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Ian get both top & bottom knuckle joints changed at the same time, its a no brainer if your changing the backplates and the wheel bearings...
As for brake pipes if they come undone then you should be ok, but like its been mentioned above they are probably ready for changing anyway.
The kit from advanced has all you need.


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Post #173609418th Nov 2016 7:14 pm
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Narpy
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Cheers, will do. Thumbs Up Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.  
Post #173611018th Nov 2016 7:51 pm
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kayble
 


Member Since: 01 Aug 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 147

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3

My rear uppers were ruined at 11 years and 111k miles. Judged that I didn't want to attempt DIY as it all looked completley rusted/seized in at the back of my '05 D3.

Got the RRS rear upper kit from AF, along with upper hub joints and gave the job to Flack to do - so glad I did!

Car has copper lines from front to rear, and the rear flexi/solid sections on the arms themselves were replaced earlier in the year. I also had a persistent clonk, and after ARB bush and drop link replacement; it was in fact this amount of play in the video, in the rear upper arm bush when the wheel is moved between 12 and 6pm on the clock that gave the game away:

https://youtu.be/TTIh2_JPO3A  
Post #173698620th Nov 2016 9:24 pm
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Discogaz
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

D3 in with a local Indy as Geoff has a lot on his mind at the moment.

Both rear upper arms need replacing and going for standard LR as the Lemforder, supposedly
heady duty ones from Advanced Factors have only lasted 2 years.

Not impressed.  
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