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Location: Newquay
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When to change ARB
Hi,
Is there a recommended interval you should get the front and rear ARB overhauled?
What are the benefits of getting this done?
i have been look at the overhaul kits on AF, are they good?
Thanks,
Jamie
5th Jan 2017 10:35 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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I'm not sure there is a service interval. You'll know when the bushes or drop links need doing, because they'll start to clunk and rattle over bumps.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
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5th Jan 2017 10:52 am
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
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Ok thanks, i think mine are due to be changed as they do not rattle under normal driving conditions however i get a knocking noise when going over bumpy terrain sometimes.
What i do find is if i get this knocking sound it will not go away until i stop driving the car and usually when i drive it next it does not do it. that's why i am thinking about getting the ARB front and rear overhaul kit of AF, does this have everything needed for the job?
Is a 4 wheel alignment recommended after?
5th Jan 2017 11:00 am
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
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Also, would worn bushes and links cause abnormal tyre wear? My tires seem to be wearing on the outside edge but only on one side of the car
5th Jan 2017 11:24 am
rrhool
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Location: Norfolk
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The ARB bushes and drop links won't affect tyre wear directly, but the upper and lower arm bushes (front and back) and the tie rods/track rods will. Having the tracking done correctly will also help, but not if any of the bushes are worn.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
5th Jan 2017 2:19 pm
Ja92mie
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Location: Newquay
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Apologies as this might be silly question-
Are ARB bushes not the same as upper and lower bushes?
Thanks,
Jamie
5th Jan 2017 3:49 pm
sean 471
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No.
5th Jan 2017 5:14 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
Ja92mie wrote:
Apologies as this might be silly question-
Are ARB bushes not the same as upper and lower bushes?
No, ARB is the acronym for Anti Roll Bar. The upper and lower arms have their own bushes. Generally considered easier to change the arms complete, rather than changing the bushes in the arms.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
5th Jan 2017 5:17 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
What would cause a knocking when going over rough terrain? Perfectly fine on the road just on rough terrain. ARB bushes or upper and lower arms?
5th Jan 2017 7:26 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Location: Wiltshire
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Start with ARB. Easiest and cheapest option.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
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5th Jan 2017 7:30 pm
ChrisD3
Member Since: 02 Dec 2012
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 263
What moo said
I had exactly the same thing, I had already had the lower wish bones changed and track rod ends but still had this knocking when going over rough terrain
I changed the ARBs myself and problem went away.2005 D3 SE Auto
9th Jan 2017 4:10 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
Just got my disco back from LR who said my lower arms are shot but the ARB's are fine so I'm booking it in for new upper and lower arms so this should fix my problem!
11th Jan 2017 10:29 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13899
Buy the parts from Auto Factors on here and get your local indi to fit. LR will fleece you all the way.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
11th Jan 2017 10:36 am
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
Yeah that's what I'm doing
11th Jan 2017 10:37 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Moo wrote:
Buy the parts from Auto Factors on here SNIP
Do you mean Advanced Factors, or are you being deliberately vague?
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