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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
Location: Leicester
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3
Advanced factors lower column

Morning all! Need a new lower column and would like to know if the advanced factors lower column has been ok? I know people say for genuine, but the car is an infrequently used cheap motor and if the advanced factors one will do the job.
  
Post #229373731st May 2022 7:46 am
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I bought genuine LR, and it was rubbish. First one had been machined incorrectly. Had to exchange it for another.
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
Post #229374731st May 2022 8:39 am
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Admirable
 


Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
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Ukraine 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Can I ask in what way was it machined incorrectly?
  
Post #229382231st May 2022 5:11 pm
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rrhool
 


Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

The rack end internal spline was wrong. The clamp bolt couldn't close the gap enough for the spline to grip the steering rack shaft.
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
Post #229383031st May 2022 5:44 pm
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dgarside
 


Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Holmfirth
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Fitted the Bearmach lower column from AF last week and been fine, no issues so far and way way improved.
 RLD CB Bracket
RLD Spare Wheel Protector
RLD Sump Protector
ProSpeed Compressor Cover
TPMS Retrofit
Range Rover Digital Dash Upgrade
Tesla Style Android Screen Upgrade 
 
Post #22942503rd Jun 2022 10:50 pm
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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
Location: Leicester
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Update on this! Car has done just under 300 miles since fitting the lower column. Guess what, that’s right the low quality component has developed play in the sliding joint! I’m not happy as it means I’ll now neee to mess about getting a genuine one and getting a refund! Begs the question why anyone sells the cheaper option as they are quite obviously not fit for purpose! Phone call to advanced factors imminent! Anyone got a decent contact for a genuine one?
  
Post #23029615th Aug 2022 8:08 pm
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Flatlander
 


Member Since: 20 Jul 2015
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Duckworth LR will sort you out.

I've seen some really dangerous aftermarket ones, from the simple 1/3rd out top to bottom alignment, no lubrication on the sliding parts, loose rivets on the insulator, to a Chinese one (seen three examples of it) with the rubber insulator being too soft.... turn the wheel, nothing, turn a bit more, still nothing, turn - and all of a sudden the steering turns, the rubber stretches, then springs back. The reseller wasn't interested in it being considered dangerous, but was more than happy to get them collected, presumably to stop any trading standards involvement.
  
Post #23029625th Aug 2022 8:29 pm
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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
Location: Leicester
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

In my view, having worked on automotive, commercial and now agriculture engineering, I feel these lower columns are unsafe and shouldn’t be sold! The vague steering is unnerving.
  
Post #23029665th Aug 2022 8:50 pm
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sarumlight
 


Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Sounds a real false economy. Last place you want too much play or softness. A well sorted D3/4 has really good steering feel. Much better than most newer cars with electric power steering. Don’t spoil it!
  
Post #23029715th Aug 2022 9:11 pm
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Flatlander
 


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They seem to have got the hang of pricing, rather than being 'too cheap to be any good', they're seling them for 50-60% of dealer prices, presumably on the basis that people will think they're OEM without the LR sticker - in reality, it's the same sh*t, just with a higher markup.
Personally, anything that keeps you on the bit of road you want to be on (tyres, brakes, steering, suspension), is worth the cost to get the absolute best you can afford.
  
Post #23029745th Aug 2022 9:29 pm
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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Agreed, and that will be part of my discussion with the supplier!
  
Post #23029765th Aug 2022 9:32 pm
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Flatlander
 


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DN9 postcode by any chance?
  
Post #23029775th Aug 2022 9:34 pm
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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Nope
  
Post #23029785th Aug 2022 9:37 pm
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Jimbob42
 


Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
Location: Leicester
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Email sent to said company complaining of the poor quality part they have supplied me! Let’s see how they deal with it!
  
Post #23031737th Aug 2022 3:21 pm
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Garwood56
 


Member Since: 24 Jun 2021
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I almost went down the aftermarket route. But loads of comments and research put me right. It is rare for a genuine LR column to be wrong, I think. Anyway now have genuine fitted and no more clucking etc. plus dealer did a deal and I got it for £230 Inc VAT


  
Post #23031757th Aug 2022 3:47 pm
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