Disco 2 Dull rear end knocking

benh999 · Jan 14, 2016

Morning folks. My1999 disco 2 since purchased has always had a dull knocking noise from the rear end when she rocks side to side. It is definitely a dull sound rather than a metallic knock. Mileage is 170k so bushes of some sort would not surprise me. Any idea what the offending items would be and cost to buy them?

Cheers

Ben

gazman · Jan 14, 2016

Does it do it when you accelerate and brake? I've got similar on mine atm and it's the a frame ball joint

biggeeeee · Jan 14, 2016

Disco II doesn't have A frame, more likely to be either rear Anti roll bar bushes, Drop links or my money would be on the Watts Linkage Bushes or Bearing

benh999 · Jan 14, 2016

No it doesn't do it on braking or acceleration, just on steering left or right or when I go down the farm drive which causes it to rock which causes the same knock to occur.

biggeeeee · Jan 14, 2016

Check the Watts Linkage first

http://www.discovery2.co.uk/Watts Linkage Bushes.html

meego · Jan 14, 2016

+1 on the Watts Linkage.

Headtester · Jan 14, 2016

Sounds like the Watts linkage to me - have a read here

njh2 · Jan 14, 2016

Mine had that till i put new anti roll bar bushes on...

jamesmartin · Jan 14, 2016

benh999 said:
Morning folks. My1999 disco 2 since purchased has always had a dull knocking noise from the rear end when she rocks side to side. It is definitely a dull sound rather than a metallic knock. Mileage is 170k so bushes of some sort would not surprise me. Any idea what the offending items would be and cost to buy them?

Cheers

Ben

if you lay underneath and hold the various links and roll bar etc whilst someone rocks the side of the vehicle vigorously you will feel where the play is

discodrivercumbria · Jan 14, 2016

watts linkage, it will be knacked,

benh999 · Jan 15, 2016

Correcto. Bottom bush is worn on the linkage..

Advice please, is there a recommended after market kit or do I buy OE bushes and central bearing?

discodrivercumbria · Jan 15, 2016

when i did mine i used Genuine Landrover, puts tears in you eyes!!!! just put your pin in and weep!

Headtester · Jan 15, 2016

I bought the new OEM bushes from LR Series. I didn't replace the two outer bushes on the axle end links as they weren't worn. Depending on what gear you have available you may find it easier to remove the whole Watts linkage, get the old bushes out and then get the new ones pressed in by a local garage. It's on the last page of the thread I posted earlier

benh999 · Jan 15, 2016

How much are the 2 central bushes and the centre bearing from Landrover?

biggeeeee · Jan 15, 2016

I bought this kit in Feb 2013 and its still going strong with no problems.
Also pressed all the bushes and bearing out using my rather large vice and pressed new ones in with as well.

https://www.britishparts.co.uk/products/7206-bush-kit-watts-linkage-RGX100960K

Disco 2 Dull rear end knocking

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