LR3 wanders with 7 passengers - need diagnosis help

[km7648]

I have a 2006 LR3 (base) with 100k miles on it.

It wanders on the freeway and tends to follow ruts etc. With 7 passengers, the wander is dangerous - it feels very top-heavy and oversteers.

About 10k ago, I replaced the front A-arm bushings and the tires. Today, I checked all suspension components for obvious wear, broken fasteners etc. Everything looks good.

I don't mind spending some $'s to get the right parts but would appreciate any feedback as to the most common problems...

 

[jjvd21]

Have you had the alignment checked?

 

[Houm_WA]

good call on the alignment....but it's worth noting that my LR3 has ALWAYS followed the ruts; it's called "tramlining" and it's not uncommon.

 

[km7648]

Have you had the alignment checked?

It was done about a year ago but I'm going to run it in have have it re-checked. No noticeable wear but I know that isn't always reliable.

Thanks

 

[joecool509]

When mine is loaded down (KLR motorcycle hanging off the tail) and filled with stuff for vacation she would kick in and out of ruts.

 

[Quijote]

good call on the alignment....but it's worth noting that my LR3 has ALWAYS followed the ruts; it's called "tramlining" and it's not uncommon.

Exactly. And typically more prevalent on low-profile, wide tires.

 

[tlt]

That is also a symptom of worn bushings, worn out dampers may also contribute to the problem.

Anti Roll Bar Bushes
Front Upper / Lower (real common) front bushings (change the entire suspension arm)
Rear bushings also wear out, easier to change out the entire arm.

 

[Houm_WA]

sure but that's easy enough to check for....

 

[GeoRover]

Speaking of which, I need to change my car's front Anti Roll Bar Bushes too. Got the rear ones done a year ago. Something I can do or a shop you recommend for the right price? Maybe want to have the Control Arm bushings looked at also.

Hi locals, I am still here

 

[Houm_WA]

I remember Land Rover Seattle doing mine for a fairly cheap price...