Clunking persists after new bushings

Winston9932 · Apr 20, 2019

we have a 2015 Land Rover lr4 that has made a persistent clunking when traversing ramps or curbs at an angle. For example, if you pull out of our driveway that has about a six inch ramp drop to street, there is a clunk that seems to come from front. Dealer replaced front bushings under warranty, saying they had separated. LCA fine, as were tie rods.

We also own a 2016 LR4 and have owned two more prior - unique sound.

Any ideas?

ryanjl · Apr 20, 2019

What front bushings were replaced? The rear lower control arm bushings are the likely culprit.

Winston9932 · Apr 21, 2019

ryanjl said:
What front bushings were replaced? The rear lower control arm bushings are the likely culprit.

Correct. LCA bushings were replaced.

ktm525 · Apr 21, 2019

You mentioned LCA were fine? I doubt dealer pressed new bushings into the LCAs

Winston9932 · Apr 21, 2019

ryanjl said:
What front bushings were replaced? The rear lower control arm bushings are the likely culprit.

See invoice attached of work done

ktm525 · Apr 21, 2019

Wow they did just the bushings. No problem as "vehicle is OK at this time" lol

TrinidadLR4 · Apr 22, 2019

Looks like they just replaced the fronts. Most likely, the rears need replacing too. Also, wonder if the ball joints themselves are going bad. At this pt, might just need new LCAs.

BikePilot · Apr 22, 2019

Sway bar bushings are known to fail and can clunk. Since it's under warranty I'd just take it back and let them deal with it.

quirozson · Apr 22, 2019

This sounds like the problem I'm having. Did you ever get this corrected? Let me know what the final culprit is. Regards.

Reference to my thread:

https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/suspension-creaking-squawking.39889/

gsxr · Apr 22, 2019

TrinidadLR4 said:
Looks like they just replaced the fronts. Most likely, the rears need replacing too. Also, wonder if the ball joints themselves are going bad. At this pt, might just need new LCAs.

Part number shown (LR073366) is for the rear bushing of the front control arms, which AFAIK is the one which usually wears prematurely and causes clunking.

Clunking persists after new bushings

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