P38A Front Suspension - "wobbles"

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T12:05:59+0100

Hello everyone,

something new every day.
I have too much leeway here - is it complicated to change the buffer?
I haven't found it here:

Front Suspension

parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com

Thanks!

RangeRoller dt · 2025-04-04T13:10:38+0100

Not a lovely job to do, it can be a bit frustrating, but not complicated

kermit_rr · 2025-04-04T13:16:29+0100

if you havent got a press, cut/hammer/chisel/destroy/EXTERMINATE!!!! the old one out
if you're not fussed about OEM then poly go in very easily. make sure you use new nuts and bolts

Grrrrrr · 2025-04-04T16:17:09+0100

kermit_rr said:
if you havent got a press, cut/hammer/chisel/destroy/EXTERMINATE!!!! the old one out
if you're not fussed about OEM then poly go in very easily. make sure you use new nuts and bolts

+1. Just grind the old bolt off and bang it out. New ones in.

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T16:58:46+0100

Thank you. How do I have to imagine this?
Screw out (red) - green downwards (probably won't work) - so remove blue?

and where can I find the technical drawing? I have been searching for a long time.

Thank you!

kermit_rr · 2025-04-04T17:28:20+0100

Once the bolt is out, it will drop down easy enough. You'll want to remove at the other end too so you can work on getting the bush out, it will likely need new rubbers there anyways

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T17:36:03+0100

great. thank you very much! for me, preparation is always the most important thing.

One last question: where can I find the spare parts?

Front Axle

parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com

Mark Piercy · 2025-04-04T17:38:04+0100

We replaced the hockey stick bushes and did the rear bushes as well. Solid mate

Just drop the anti roll bar and save yourself some grief

Mark Piercy · 2025-04-04T17:41:49+0100

Blue print ref numbers.
ADJ138048 are the bushes,
ADJ138049 are the rear most bushes that fit to the chassis.

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T17:43:33+0100

I've already thought about that. then I would use the “ANR3305 - Bush assembly-anti-roll bar” and replace it as well.

Mark Piercy · 2025-04-04T17:44:23+0100

Frank_38 said:
I've already thought about that. then I would use the “ANR3305 - Bush assembly-anti-roll bar” and replace it as well.

I fitted the polybush on the antiroll bar, it made a difference for me

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T17:50:28+0100

ok, i have found it:

Range Rover 1994 - 2001 Classic (p38) / Radius Arms & Links

parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com

Grrrrrr · 2025-04-04T18:00:25+0100

Frank_38 said:
great. thank you very much! for me, preparation is always the most important thing.

One last question: where can I find the spare parts?

Front Axle

parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com

Bolts can be from Britpart (Island-4x4 or similar). Bushes I went original from Rimmer Bros.

kermit_rr · 2025-04-04T18:01:09+0100

Island 4x4 will be cheaper than classic jlr parts

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T18:19:00+0100

ok, I've always wanted to buy a press. But first I have to swap it quickly. I don't want to remove the whole arm at the moment.

Which polys would I have to buy here?

I found a video here. I would do it properly in summer.

kermit_rr · 2025-04-04T18:24:04+0100

Good luck removing the old bush without removing the whole thing

brianp38dse · 2025-04-04T18:27:11+0100

if using a press you will need the tool to do it the bushes are bigger than the hole in the arm and need pushing through a tappered tool to fit.

brianp38dse · 2025-04-04T18:28:54+0100

to remove the old ones run a drill throw the bush a couple of times towards the outside the outside of the bush is plastic

Frank_38 · 2025-04-04T18:35:31+0100

kermit_rr said:
Good luck removing the old bush without removing the whole thing

so will it be quicker and easier if the arm is completely out? then I could also go to a garage and they would press the new ones back in. I've done that before.

ok, then I'll do it right away.

kermit_rr · 2025-04-04T18:42:37+0100

Just my view. I really struggled, i think it would have been a major struggle stuck under the car

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