[Maywells]

Hi, Our Range Rover has a terrible squeak from the rear suspension which is very loud when driving down the road hitting any pot holes or humps etc.

Is this a common issue at all and could someone please point me to what this could be? (if its a common issue).

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

 

[RRToadHall]

At 14 years old your bushings, front and rear, are most likely original and worn out. You can spray them down with silicone spray and see if the squeaking subsides.

 

[kg74]

I agree with RRToadHall. Very common issue - spraying is a good test but not a long term solution. If you do some searching you will see forum members with pictures of their rusted out bushings. The real solution is to replace them - one can limp by - by adding some grease.

Here is a write up which will clarify things: https://www.rangerovers.net/forum/6...7-service-tool-replace-rear-top-hub-bush.html

 

[diff]

The bushings have lubrication inside them which is sealed with a bladder type oil seal. When this dries out, game mostly over. Some on here have injected them with a hypo needle to replace lost lubricant as a temp measure. Of interest is that ours squeaked like an old bedspring for years and are now quiet. I have spares but have not had the courage to tackle them yet as they have been a lower priority on the repair list. At least a good tool set to press out out the bushings will be required. My brother tooled some for me but I have yet to try them.