Discovery 3 Suspension

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whistler007

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Discovery 3 Suspension
« on: May 27, 2012, 07:03:49 AM »
Just thought this link may be of help to anyone with a discovery 3 that has major problems with thier air suspension and want to remove the problem.
http://www.euro4x4parts.com/en/4x4_mechanics_kit_suspension_landrover_discovery3.html

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Dave T

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2012, 08:48:52 AM »
Thanks, but why on earth would anyone want to ruin a brilliant car?  :o :o
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Graeme

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2012, 10:43:42 AM »
the air suspension  compensates for rear end loading this kit does not
better quality and more durable bushes for the front and rear suspension would be of more benifit
and how does it fair at the MOT with a red light showing and the compatibility with the construction and use regulations  and would the insurance companys honour any claim made with a modified vehicle

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Dave T

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 07:53:20 PM »
I would say 7 years and 100k miles and only the rear upper bushes changed is really good, and that is a car that has been off roadbed as well  :)
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Graeme

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 08:34:33 PM »
have you had it from new          my disco three  i was glad to get shoot when it was around 40000 bushed once and ready for a second set

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Dave T

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 08:37:25 PM »
Hard it for over 5 years now, best car I've ever had, permagrin and all, not been trouble free, but just couldn't get rid
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Graeme

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 09:13:20 PM »
in all probability it had the bushes done prior to you getting it    yes even if you get a dud it still leaves a smile on yer coupin  the good points outweigh the all the bad ones    and a TDV8 puts an even bigger smile on

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Dave T

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2012, 09:22:21 PM »
What, at 2 years / 18k miles, don't think so :o :o
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Graeme

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2012, 09:54:04 PM »
yep were the tyres new when you bought it or how much wear was on them they wore out at 16000-22000  i had two full sets and readyfor the third when i traded it    but they were pirellies      cheap tyres last longer      bmw x5 suffer the same problem

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Dave T

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Re: Discovery 3 Suspension
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2012, 07:06:26 AM »
They had a few thousand left. Went for Pirrelli ATRs from a guy on another forum, very very cheap and 45K out of them.  ;) ;)
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