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Topher30



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Rear Shock Absorbers

Hi
First post so please be gentle Very Happy
Rear near side shock absorber is leaking(warranty doesn't cover shocks Sad ) , is it recommended to replace both at same time??
Does anyone know how much (roughly) to get these done ?

It's a 07 SE TD4

Post #389597 5th Apr 2020 3:26 pm
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Largered



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Always change BOTH on the same axle, same goes for brakes, bearings ....... etc. Front or back. That is best practice. Smile

I would also have the front shocks checked.

Cost is dependent who you chose to conduct the repair. Go for a local independent, shop around.

Post #389599 5th Apr 2020 4:12 pm
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jules



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What Largered said.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Freelanders BTW Jules

Post #389607 5th Apr 2020 6:15 pm
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Grue



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KYB are a good brand. Had them on my last car, and put rears on the Freelander when i got her.

Numbers you'll need for a 2007 Freelander are:
KYB 335831
KYB 335832

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bxzx16v



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We have a full set of KYB's on the wife's Fl2 and can't fault them .

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Post #389639 6th Apr 2020 5:20 am
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axle



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Ditto KYB.
No idea what it would cost to fit, did mine myself, easy enough to do. Common sense isn't very common.
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Steve D



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Largered wrote:
Always change BOTH on the same axle, same goes for brakes, bearings ....... etc. Front or back. That is best practice.....


All throughout my apprenticeship and working life in the motor trade I’ve taught and been taught that it is good practice to replace an axle set of shocks/springs and brake components as if replacing just one side it could leave things out of balance but I’ve never heard it with bearings. Never seen it done either and I’ve worked in a few different main dealers. I can’t see one wheel bearing putting anything out of balance and if they use the argument that the other side has done just as many miles, why not extend that logic to the rear bearings if changing one front one? Come on! No doubt bearing manufacturers will say different. Well, they would say that, wouldn’t they? Whistle Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Topher30



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Thanks Everyone Thumbs Up

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merlinj79



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Steve D wrote:
Largered wrote:
Always change BOTH on the same axle, same goes for brakes, bearings ....... etc. Front or back. That is best practice.....


All throughout my apprenticeship and working life in the motor trade I’ve taught and been taught that it is good practice to replace an axle set of shocks/springs and brake components as if replacing just one side it could leave things out of balance but I’ve never heard it with bearings. Never seen it done either and I’ve worked in a few different main dealers. I can’t see one wheel bearing putting anything out of balance and if they use the argument that the other side has done just as many miles, why not extend that logic to the rear bearings if changing one front one? Come on! No doubt bearing manufacturers will say different. Well, they would say that, wouldn’t they? Whistle


No need to replace both bearings together. Or brake calipers.

But Yes replace both shocks, if you do one side. Same for brake pads, same for rotors.

Although if a bearing or caliper failure is due to corrosion, might be prudent to assume the other side isn't in great shape either.

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