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Rev
Member Since: 19 Oct 2007
Location: Johannesburg
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| Signs of worn out shock absorbers and steering issues |
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Have any of you had any issues with the shocks/steering?
I am getting seriously sea sick in it. If I go over a bump, the rear continues to bounce a second time. Its worse when loaded, its very apparent at night, as you can see the lights go up and down after going over the bump.
My steering seems to be much heavier lately (not sure if its related)
I am not sure if my shocks are worn out or the air suspension is faulty, LR Bedfordview does not test them so does any one know where to take it to get tested.
It seems odd as I only have done 65K km. Disco 2 V8
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 3rd Dec 2009 9:46 am |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
Posts: 706
  
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That's about spot-on the kms that I've realised the shocks in my 2 D2s were overdue for replacement.
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| 3rd Dec 2009 10:37 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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I know Deondef had similar issues . IIRC Midrand sorted him out
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| 3rd Dec 2009 11:01 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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Yes - Baben first identified the problem - as it seems shocks gradually deteriorates and driving the vehicle every day you do not notice it that easily. After swopping vehicles Baben returned mine looking rather sea-sick - so I realised the shocks were shot. 3 LR Dealers drove the vehicle and reckoned nothing was wrong. Midrand immediately identified worn shocks and worn lower front suspension bushes (which, btw, I am having replaced AGAIN on Monday)
So - reading your post if sounds as if your shocks are definitely gone. I have not heard of any place that can test D3 shocks.
The heavy steering can probably be related to worn bushes - do you get a lot of steering "feed-back" on dirt roads ? Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 4th Dec 2009 6:25 am |
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Rev
Member Since: 19 Oct 2007
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 43
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Thanks guys I will make a booking @ midrand nextweek.
I cant recall any steering feedback on dirt road, but definatly sea sick after a few minutes on any slightly bumpy road.
Rev Disco 2 V8
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| 4th Dec 2009 8:33 am |
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Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
 
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May be a long shot, but could the poor ride be down to stuck/obstructed counter balance weights at the rear? I know from experience they can get stuck on the tow bar wiring or a build up of mud, the effects are quite noticable.
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| 5th Dec 2009 10:08 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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you should check the "dogs dangles" as matty says
and if shocks are the issue, PM SeanK - he just had Bilstein's fitted.
They look huge, and the vehicle drives really great, tested it myself
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| 5th Dec 2009 3:34 pm |
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calibre
Member Since: 21 May 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2
 
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@Rev - you still experiencing these issues? Did you figure anything out?
I have something similar, I think. When at high speeds, and hit a bump on the freeway, my rear end gets bouncy at the right rear corner...
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| 26th May 2010 4:30 pm |
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