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Old 10-15-2013, 10:28 AM
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I am the proud owner of a V8 Discovery. It runs absolutely fine. However, when I go up hill (which is quite difficult to avoid as I live in the Peak District) a sort of rattle from the back end develops. This continues until I reach the top and then for a short while down the other side. The rattle then disappears until I encounter the next hill. Any Ideas????
 
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Old 10-15-2013, 10:33 AM
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what is your suspension set up? bags or coils?
could be watts linkage. are shocks tight? good?
 

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Old 10-16-2013, 04:42 AM
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Thanx for that. I'll check it out and let you know the results.

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Old 10-16-2013, 10:13 AM
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if its watts, you should be able to hear/see the rattle with someone pushing, like they are trying to tip it over sideways, from the side.
loose/bad shock can usually be heard if you stand inside the cargo area or on bumper and bounce.
there is a video on watts, I think lucky8 video. I have not seen it, but seen it referenced.
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