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peanutbob



Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
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L663 110 rear suspension
Iโ€™m 14k miles into my 2nd L663 110. The last one I p/exed at 19k miles without issue.
I am aware that on uneven roads, rippled tarmac, dried mud etd there is a squeak/chirrup from the rear suspension which has occurred over the last 2 weeks. Possibly rear shocks ..the ride seems firmer. Iโ€™ve changed from comfort to auto settings, adjusted height up and down, but to no avail.
Iโ€™ll have to take it in to a dealer for investigation but if anyone has experienced this issue please advise!

Thanks .
Post #1050929 6th Nov 2024 9:04pm
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CincyRovers1



Member Since: 30 Nov 2023
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Is it a rattle? If you're on air suspension, it could be the rear shock tower bolts. They are known to become loose if you do a lot of off-roading or if you drive on a lot of rough pavement. This is only on cars with air suspension. See the attached threads on the Land Rover Forums site.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/2020-def...mi-117301/
https://landroverforums.com/forum/2020-def...ts-123759/ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐’ ๐๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ (Pangea Green over Acorn/Lunar)
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Post #1050933 6th Nov 2024 9:39pm
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peanutbob



Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
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Well it could be! Doesnโ€™t quite sound like the video a bit more muffled but then theyโ€™re covered over in the back whereas they are exposed in the clip.
Very good starting pointโ€ฆIโ€™ll have a look tomorrow morning . Thanks
Post #1050936 6th Nov 2024 9:53pm
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LandyMax



Member Since: 10 Jan 2024
Location: Worcester
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I have a similar issue with my 90 commercial not on rough ground but when towing. At first I though it was the trailer so I greased everything but it still happened and does periodically with all our trailers but not when towing with my wife's RR so it must be the Defender.

I've mentioned it to my dealer but they've not been able to identify any issues.
Post #1050952 7th Nov 2024 10:42am
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peanutbob



Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
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Checked this morning. Both top shock mounts are entirely tight inc both nuts. The only thing I did notice that taking out the foam shelf was that the scissor jack rattled as I took the shelf out. For good orders sake I stuffed a microfibre cloth inside it which has stopped the rattle . I doubt itโ€™s that as it has a light metallic sound whereas the other noise is more of a chirrup ! Moreover, the lower shelf is covered by the top shelf, which is then covered by a rubber load cover, which is then covered by a thick dog pet mat, then a thick towel, followed by two spaniels! So that would deaden the clink of the jack anyway I would have thought.
Will see how it goes today!
Post #1050953 7th Nov 2024 10:44am
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peanutbob



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Just been down a tarmac lane which has patches of compressed mud on both sides. The suspension makes a dull low key knock from both rear wheels as it tries to compensate for uneven hard patches - maybe this is the adaptive suspension doing its bit but Iโ€™ve never heard it before. Actually almost a popping sound!
Post #1050976 7th Nov 2024 12:39pm
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J77



Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
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Scotland 
The last time I had a dull knock from the suspension on a Land Rover it was my Velar, the N/S rear adaptive damper was leaking. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1051016 7th Nov 2024 7:57pm
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peanutbob



Member Since: 12 Feb 2009
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I callled the local dealer today. They said I could bring it in next week for diagnosis only and if they didnโ€™t agree with my prognosis I would be charged ยฃ189.00. I declined and said that Iโ€™d wait for it to get worse and call LR Assist.
In the old pre corporate days you could drop by ask for a technician to accompany you on a test drive foc and then get it sorted.
Post #1051095 8th Nov 2024 6:43pm
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o-ren-ishii



Member Since: 25 Jul 2023
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I broke two shocks already in this fashion. Looks like the nut get loose and then the strut from the shock goes out of the aluminium fixture. After that it's done.

The shocks cost about a โ‚ฌ1000,- a piece excluding labour.
Post #1051577 13th Nov 2024 10:40am
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