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lugzyboy82



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Cheshire
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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black
Front suspension creaking

Hi there

I have a range rover sport 07 and the front end of the car creaks like mad when going over the slightest bump. I cant seem to pin point the affected area.

First thoughts were that this would be a suspension issue but a friend mentioned that it could be a problem with the roll bar???

Has anybody experienced this and is it an easy fix?

Thanks

Post #466105 Tue Jun 30 2015 8:46am
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aljo



Member Since: 13 Jun 2006
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

common problem is the anti roll bar bushes Thumbs Up and easy enough done 

Post #466172 Tue Jun 30 2015 6:17pm
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tone 123



Member Since: 18 Dec 2014
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England 2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

as aljo said 99% sure anti roll bar bushes about £25. you could have a go yourself. plenty of info on here on how to do.

Post #466189 Tue Jun 30 2015 8:56pm
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lugzyboy82



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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Brilliant. Thanks a lot. Is it just the bushes or will I need to change the rods as well???

Post #466193 Tue Jun 30 2015 9:25pm
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harrygh60



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tone 123 wrote:
as aljo said 99% sure anti roll bar bushes about £25. you could have a go yourself. plenty of info on here on how to do.
Thats assuming that the ARB is not ACE.If it is, its very dificult to get a spanner on the back bolts Big Cry itisme

Post #466209 Wed Jul 01 2015 7:17am
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tone 123



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hi. the best way is wd40 bolts the day before ace arb arms are a lot harder

Post #466278 Wed Jul 01 2015 8:15pm
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lugzyboy82



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Hi guys, hi do I know if it's an ACE vehicle?

Post #466442 Fri Jul 03 2015 4:34pm
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lugzyboy82



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Well it looks like my vehicle does have ACE as I have an additional reservoir under the bonnet showing the car Brady with an arrow either side. Is this going to be one of those jobs where a require a special tool???

Post #466443 Fri Jul 03 2015 4:41pm
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lugzyboy82



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Got to love this predictive text on I-phone. Pretty sure the last message will make sense.

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tone 123



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no special tool just awkward to get the spanner in mate. and you can only turn the back bolt a little bit at a time.

Post #466552 Sat Jul 04 2015 9:39pm
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lugzyboy82



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England 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

This is a new one on me. I checked the pressure on my near side front tyre and it was low compared to the off side. Inflated so both tyres were the same and the creaking has completely stopped. Happy days. Just the knock from the rear axle which I presume is the rear arb bushes.

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DrRob



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I foo*in love Land Rovers for this sort of stuff Rolling with laughter
On holiday with my 200Tdi Classic (a proper Rangie) and I hear a belt squeak. Bit of Fairy liquid on it and it's gone - for a while anyway Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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Jeep948



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I am having the same problem and want to replace my ARB's to see if resolves, how would I know if it was ACE? Thanks in advance Thumbs Up

Post #467813 Fri Jul 17 2015 11:57am
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DrRob



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Age and spec of your car? Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

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Jeep948



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2006 RRS Supercharged

Post #468097 Mon Jul 20 2015 6:12pm
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