I acquired an 02' Discovery II with springs a couple of years ago and it has always had that clunking sound at slow speeds. I started to remedy the problem by replacing all of the sway bar end links (front and rear) but the noise persists. I figured the next logical step would be to replace the bushings however I'm having a heck of a time finding the correct bushing size. I have order two sets of bushings from local auto part stores and one set straight from Land Rover but every time the diameter of the hole is slightly too big. Am I missing something? Possibly an aftermarket sway bar? Where can I find the correct size bushing?

The last set I ordered was part number RBX101710.

In the attached picture, the old bushing is on the left and the new one is on the right.

 

trevor@rovahfarm.com


email this guy

 

Thanks chubbs878, I'll send him a message asap.

 

First measure the OD of your bar. I had this same issues last summer with allmakes and britpart bushings. Ended up using the 18mm Moog- K200827... and back to happy town. Like these > MOOG-K200827 - Swaybar Bushing - Rear to Frame - 18mm (0.71 inch) made by MOOG

 

Thanks OverRover... I haven't measured the bar yet but I took the bushing off my bar to a local shop yesterday and they measured the inner diameter to be slightly over 16mm. The only ones I can find online are right at 17mm. I'm starting to think that I might just have to replace the sway bar.

Also, an import shop that specializes in Rovers that I stopped by yesterday (not the place that measured the bushing) suggested that I pop the old bushings back on with a heavy grease... that didn't sound right to me.