Apologies for the long post

Range Rover Vogue 4.4 Petrol 2006

Front lower and upper arms changed last week by an independent. I went to Land Rover Ditton for wheel alignment and they said they can't do it as front arms are non genuine and something is wrong with them. They can't do the rear wheel alignment as track rod arm seized to chassis. They still charged me £100 for just checking and letting me know that they can't do it. Below is the paperwork for the work needs to be done before wheel alignment. £2600 is the cost.

I took it to another place for 4 wheel alignment and they said both rear toe adjustment seized.

When I called rimmerbros for parts they said they are not sure of rear end adjustable toe links etc.

I am confused what needs changing at the rear end for 4 wheel alignment.

Could anyone please help? I am in Hounslow, London.

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FFS!! LR Dealers !

Front End:

You may need to replace the outer and inner track rod ends if the outers will not release

Back End:

You may need to get the grinder / hacksaw out to remove:

a: the nut on the swivel end of the toe arm at the hub, in order to release
b: the nut on the inner end of the toe arm adjustable bolt in order to release

None of this is rocket science or particularly difficult, and definitely not £2600 worth
@ £200 tops for parts...off the top of my head

Use dan @ duckworths for parts (forum sponsor), or check on Island 4x4.
If you can't do all the above yourself, then you will have to pay someone the labour to do the work, but not at JLR !! .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
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Would you recommend any mechanic in London for this job?

Why not go back to your indie ? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Just had the same on ours, I had just done the rear upper and lower hub bushes with new bolts etc so naturally sent it to be tracked at a very reputable place who do all the local performance garages etc. Same thing couldn’t adjust toe on the rear passenger side, seized and needed to be cut off - my other half reported they had had a real good go at it.

However, I had a go with the wheel off which gives you more room for leverage and with a decent bar it came undone - so it’s going back next week to be finished, which they are only doing for another £20 so I can’t grumble.

I can understand why you’d struggle on a ramp with the wheel on, there isn’t much room to get in with the spanner’s.

It seems my independent is not goo enough to do that work. I explained him the problem on phone but he was not sure what i am talking about.

He is good in changing parts, breaks etc. When it comes to a bit complicated tasks he gets confused.

In which case I would steer (excuse the pun) well clear of him in the future  .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Like the pun Joe90, however for the pedants amongst us, to steer WELL clear of him he would need the alignment done, so can we just settle on steer clear of him, I thank you and apologies to the OP for moving off topic

Take it to www.rovertune.co.uk who will fix it right and first time  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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@ Rosco .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

Plus one for Rovertune, or Millenium in Croydon - a mate has his Discovery looked after there Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

Talked to rovertune and they are not sure how long will it take so they can't give the estimated price.

Can you not get underneath with a wire brush and a can of WD40?

Jim

I think screwfix own no nonsense penetrating oil works better just dont go near it with a naked flame after you just spayed it.

smartkhan wrote:

Talked to rovertune and they are not sure how long will it take so they can't give the estimated price.