I noticed while looking around underneath the frame that I am missing one of my front axle stops (bump stop). Are they totally necessary? Maybe I'm being cheap, but $45 for a piece or rubber seems crazy.

 

front or back? I smash into mine a lot. if you pop out a spring, have a failed air bag (if you have sls, that is a likely possibility), blow out a shock.....you will want one.
I have some of the stock ones, if you want one. you can have it for shipping(couldn't be over $5) pm addy

 

X2. I noticed one of my rear bump stops missing (a common occurence) which then led to more general 'in depth' inspection of the steering and suspension. To cut a long story short, I have to date, ordered about £1000 worth of parts for my D2 which I have yet to fit.

I broke my own money saving motto: "if it ain't broke don't fix it"

 

It's the front driver's side one, but I think they're all the same if I'm not mistaken. I suppose the spring could pop out. Yikes, I hadn't thought of that. I'll PM you my info shortly.

 

yep when I crawl under, bushings are my "why don't you take care of this, too" penny pullers.

 

they are the same. was just pointing out the rear sls importance. will send tomorrow

 

Bump stops cost about $10 from UK suppliers - hunt around for a better price than that $45. Dusty1 has offered the best deal you'll get, though.

 

Yep, all 4 corners are exactly the same and this is a more realistic price.

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 1998 TO 2004 FRONT OR REAR AXLE BUMP STOP - JGS 4x4 Land Rover Parts

$45 each - are you guys made of cash , it's unusual for the US to charge more than the rip off UK

Or you can go for the Rolls Royce in bump stops and pay the price........... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-D...-/370814601511

 

I heard these can get you 5 MPG and 20 HP Gains! But only on Tuesdays.

 

No, no SS, that's wrong, only on Tuesdays in a leap year...........