Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the Dynamic Response system with standard sway bars as a way of avoiding the ongoing hassle with front end knocking and bushings wearing out prematurely? Also, is there any aftermarket performance sway bar kits available or does anyone know of an aftermarket company who may offer an improved bushing design which may solve the knocking issues? Personally, I'd rather dump the entire Dynamic Response system in favor of standard sway bars for increased reliability than have to go back every 3 months to have bushings replaced... especially as our vehicles warranties start to expire. Has anyone had similar thoughts along these lines?

I wish someone from LR would reads this. That's right, there are a few of us out here who are so frustrated with this issue we are looking for ways to remove what would otherwise be a great system from our vehicles so we can enjoy some peace and quiet when we are driving. LR stop making us hate the vehicles we love so much!

Which yeat did they bring this DR system in on?

In the US market the Dynamic Response system was fitted as standard on all Supercharged Sports and available as an option on HSE models prior to 2010 MY I believe. In the UK they were also fitted on the Supercharged Sports as standard as well as the TDV8 model but I not sure on that. To be clear it is a great system and does improve the on road manners of the vehicle. But as has been pointed out by many owners on this forum there is price to be paid in excessive knocking noises especially from the front end. Most of the noise can be traced to the bushings that hold the sway bar and actuator in place on the vehicle.

There seems to be a certain amount of tolerance in the bushings to allow the system to operate properly. However, after a few thousand miles the tolerance becomes greater which allows the sway bar to bounce around in its mounts creating the knocking noise we all hear. Knocking usually occurs on uneven road surfaces with single wheel inputs. There is a slight water hammer noise inherent in the system when you quickly snatch the steering wheel from left to right at slow speeds that is a result of the valve in the hydraulic system adjusting the flow of back and forth to counter the vehicle rolling. As I've been told this is normal but there shouldn't be any knocking while driving straight down a road. I still haven't been able to get my vehicle sorted but others have mentioned replacing the front sway bar bushings helps quiet things down.