Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Freelander 2, hydrabush fluid within the front lower control arm on related models has genuinely been confirmed causing a specific knocking noise.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 22-246547 / KYB 335830
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | KYB 335830 (Excel-G twin-tube gas strut, left) and 335829 (right); Bilstein 22-246547 (B4, left) and 22-246554 (right); Ridex 854S2115 (left) and 854S2077 (right); Daco 452002L / 452002R. |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH Lemförder 39295 01 / RH Lemförder 39296 01 (lower, sheet steel); LH febi 40426 / RH febi 40427 (lower, sheet steel, 18 mm cone, ball joint, M14x1.5); LH Meyle 53-16 050 0005/HD / RH 0006/HD (sheet steel, ball joint, sold in pairs); LH Ridex 273C1037 / RH Ridex 273C1048 (lower, 367.6 mm); A.B.S. 211571 / 211572 (353 mm, ball joint, side not stated); Moog LR-WP-8344 / LR-WP-8345 (ball joint, hydro mount) |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Sachs 801 050 (L/R, 2 per axle); Lemförder 37554 01 (L/R, 2 per axle); febi 31448 (L/R, plastic, rolling bearing); KYB SM5787 (repair kit); Monroe MK323 (with bearings); SKF VKD 35036 (2 per axle); Ridex 1180S1081 |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Sachs 801 050 and Lemförder 37554 01 top mounts quote 1433283, 1441144, 1465258, 1466167, 1510474, 1539863, 1679526, 1801056, 30681642, 30736504, 30794009, 31201027, 31277826, 31681161, 6G91-3K099-AA, 6G91-3K099-ABB, 6G91-3K099-ABC, 6G91-3K099-ACA, 6G91-3K099-ACB, 6G91-3K099-NAB, 6G91-3K099-NBA, DG9C-3K099-BXA |
| Fitment notes | Standard dampers 2012-2014 facelift cars are not separately listed. No Delphi or TRW front arms are listed. |
Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Land Rover Freelander 2, every bump, pothole and corner passes through these components before you ever feel it in the cabin, which is exactly why wear here shows up as vague, hard-to-pin-down symptoms rather than one obvious failure. A methodical check usually finds the culprit faster than guesswork.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The Land Rover Freelander 2's front suspension strut combines a shock absorber with the coil spring mounting point in one assembly, controlling how quickly the suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps. A worn strut lets the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly, and can accelerate uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
Front strut job on Freelander 2; alt: G7W4JGyUy0k (front suspension arm removal)
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Suspension Knocks — Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension
If you're hearing a knock from the front suspension, this is genuinely worth knowing: a confirmed technical bulletin on related Land Rover models identifies hydrabush fluid within the front lower control arm as the cause of a specific knocking noise, with no effect on suspension operation.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a useful two-person diagnostic technique: with the engine running and handbrake on, turning the steering wheel back and forth while a second person observes the ball joints from underneath for play.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.
More Land Rover Front Suspension Strut
The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.