And I’m back again on the scrounge for more info. Following on from my issues yesterday with the rear brakes, I think that may be resolved for now. While hiked in the air in bits, I thought it would be worthwhile taking a look at the suspension bushes as it handles like a barge when loaded up and caravan in tow. Taking a pry bar to some of the control arm link bars etc there did seem to be a fair bit of play, only the stabiliser bar / drop links seemed rigid. I also found oil dripping from front lower arm hydrolastic bush, and ball joint play on opposite side front. Understandably they will be original parts so approx 110k miles and 2007 car I guess they are tired, it looks like the struts and springs are all original too, so while the car is not to bad on its own , loaded I’m sure it must be the cause of bouncing around in a side to side motion. My question is which makes are ok for arefresh, not after the cheapest as I’m fitting myself so happy to buy better quality items. Looking on line there seems to be a lot of mixed reviews on the likes of Delphi, moog, Merle, try, febi etc. Also rear end wise, am I better to replace the link bars complete or fit new bushes into the old ones, some items are say 40 quid complete whereas the bushes in genuine lr are that each. Age of car and value dictates I don’t need genuine stuff, but towing a heavy caravan, I need something half decent.

Personally if it was mine I would go for genuine parts,
shop around deals are out there,
at 13 years and 110,000 miles genuine have obviously worked and lasted well
and at motorway speeds and towing a van I would like to have confidence
in my vehicle.
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,