I am hoping someone here can help me diagnose the underlying issue that causes the inner CV joint of the left front driveshaft to pull apart when that wheel goes down. Normally, shock absorbers and suspension should stop the wheel from dropping too low so that the extension of the driveshaft stays within limits.
In my freelander the CV joint pulls out too far when I drive slowly over decesses in the road. When the wheel comes back up there is a loud clunk when the bearings go into the cup again.
The shock absorber and coil splings and mounts have been replaced, as well as the lower wishbone. This did not resolve the issue. Then I replaced the driveshaft itself with a new one, and that's when I noticed what was happening. The new driveshaft joint had less tolerance, so when it popped out going over a recess in the road, it didn't go back in right, causing the wheel to grind to a halt.
Now it's at the garage with that driveshaft removed. The mechanics at the garage are not sure where to start.

Sounds dodgy.

Are you sure the original driveshaft was a genuine LR one?

Has the car had a lift?

GrumpyGel said:

Sounds dodgy.

Are you sure the original driveshaft was a genuine LR one?

Has the car had a lift?

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Was going to say the same thing!

Not sure about the old driveshaft, but the new one was this one: https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/freelander-1-td4-front-right-driveshaft-with-cv-joints/
Car has not had a lift - not intentionally anyway. One theory I have is that the old suspension springs/shock absorbers were too loose, and the new suspension parts were somehow longer than they should be. What stops the wheel from going down too far? Is that just the length of the spring?

Aren’t they different lengths, left to right ?

Yes. That's the obvious mistake. Many thanks for pointing that out.