So here is the Firestone update. I took her in and explained the issues. They call me back and said the lower control arms on driver and passenger side weren't toast, but had some cracks in the bushings. Then quoted me a grand to replace them but also said that may not fix my issue. That sounds reliable. However, when I left there, the truck still does the noise and grabbing but not nearly as bad as it was before I took it in. At first I thought, they magically fix it.

So basically, I feel like they have no clue either. Whatever they did makes the truck actually more drivable compared to before but the issue remains.

 

 

Bringing this back from the dead because the problem is still awful. I took it back to Firestone and they said it is now the rear end.
A reminder, the problem happens when I turn left or right at a low speed. Usually like turning from a stop or turning into a parking spot.
I have the electric rear locker and I'm wondering if it has pooped out on me. Or could it be that the rear end is toast?
I changed the fluid about 1000 miles ago with the actual Land Rover fluid and there was a little sludge on the plug but no metal. Please help

 

Not faulting your Firestone people, but why be afraid of taking it to an actual LR dealership? The long headache you've had dealing with this, and not knowing what the cause is has to be frustrating. I wouldn't blink at spending some cash to at least properly diagnose this if it were mine. But also wouldn't trust Firestone or frankly any non real mechanic with my Rover. Their primary job is to replace tires...

 

....nobody thinks this is the bearings/hubs wearing out?

 

I seem to recall that I had a similar issue, but under warranty it was handled. I don't have my paperwork handy or I would look it up and see what the fix was. My memory is that it was the front drive shaft. In theory that doesn't make sense, but that is the only portion of the drivetrain that has been replaced on mine.

 

...just seems like the grinding while turning is usually a hub.

The locking rear diff makes more of a "clanking" sound at times, when the clutch packs are wearing out. I've experienced that one. The diffs are usually a "whirring" sound and it's affected by throttle input.

 

 

So the nearest Land Rover dealership is over 2 hours away and it's something that they probably woildwoube able to fix or resolve in a day.

How do you check the front drive shaft? On my jeep you just grab it and shake it to see if there is any play but I doubt the lr3 is that simple .

On the hubs, I've had the tires off the ground is there is no play side to side or up and down .

The odd thing to me is the speed factor. If I'm going straihhsat about 10mph and whip a donut, it's smooth. But if I'm going slower, the whole vehicle shakes with the thumping. You can really feel and hear it.