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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver
Front drop link replacement

I have had a look but can't find a how to guide for this. Specifically;
-do the front wheels need to come off or full lock and access from underneath?
-do I expect them to be seized/rusted on and impossible to get off without a nuclear option
-will they refit with just one wheel off the ground or does the car need to be level with both sides on stands?
-are they torque critical, if so what is the torque?
I am slowly eliminating the causes of a knock and have had the front ARB's rear propshaft and rear drop links done, apparently the rear ARB's are OK. There was no advisory for the front wishbone bushes on the MOT only a couple of k ago, but that's probably my last, and most expensive port of call. Big Cry

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gogsy1956



Member Since: 15 Jun 2013
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 942

United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

Maybe I am wrong but looking at the age of your car and if they've never been done, the front lower wishbones would be my first choice. I think the give away is, if you drive very slowly and dab the brakes you will hear the knock if they are worn. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

I have tried that and they're not knocking. I know they're on borrowed time, but milage wise, 72k, and no mention of wear on the recent MOT, I'm optimistic that a cheaper cure can be found. If not, then I will bite the bullet and have them done, safe in the knowledge that the drop links will have been done.
I reckon the drop links should just about be within my capability so for relatively small cost I want to have a go.

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gogsy1956



Member Since: 15 Jun 2013
Location: Tyne and Wear
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

I remember when I had mine done,, I didn't think it was too bad but thought I could hear a wheel bearing grumbling,,, after having mine done and both front bearings the difference was amazing, it was like driving a different car. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

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Col



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New Zealand 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0oaFEbyd...sp=sharing

Cheers
Col

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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Thanks for that Col Bow down
Amusing that it differentiates between vehicles with and without active stabilisation, and yet the instructions are the same word for word Laughing
Should have asked before what people use; gen LR, Delphi or Myle HD? I have discounted Britpart and cheap stuff from fleabay already.

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Disco_Mikey



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HSE Santorini Black

We replace many more ARB bushes than links...

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Seatown



Member Since: 15 Mar 2019
Location: Moray - if you're a courier, yes it's mainland UK & no it's not in the Highlands
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Oldandconfused wrote:
Thanks for that Col Bow down
Amusing that it differentiates between vehicles with and without active stabilisation, and yet the instructions are the same word for word Laughing
Should have asked before what people use; gen LR, Delphi or Myle HD? I have discounted Britpart and cheap stuff from fleabay already.


I did mine last summer whilst doing the front ARB bushes. I used the Meyle ones from Advanced Factors, around £17/ea IIRC. 2010 TDV8 - current - my first RRS, loving it so far......
2005 Cayenne S - handling defied physics and what a sound, so sod the mpg!
1995 Disco TDI- surprisingly reliable, shame about the peeling dash & other trim
Lots of other non 4X4's in between times.........

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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Thanks for that, I will have a look at the AF Myle ones. LR are about ££ each.
I was hoping the front ARB's would do it DM, sadly not.

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Col



Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
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New Zealand 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

Makes you wonder with quality and price £6.00 each for S***part one's or £30.00 each for genuine overpriced L/R one's, at £17.00 each would think the Meyle one's are a good compromise as certainly happy with quality etc. of there lower front arms. Although saying that do have pair of genuine L/R one's laid here if I ever need them. Laughing

Cheers
col

Post #609490 Tue Feb 02 2021 10:50pm
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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Must read what I'm posting before hitting the submit button Embarassed (my excuse is using a tablet, honest)
Yep, gen LR are about £33, haven't got round to pricing the Myle HD ones yet.

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