MEYLE has introduced a range of MEYLE-HD control arms for Land Rover models featuring design modifications which mean they will last significantly longer than OE equivalents. The new control arms have a hard-wearing full-rubber bushing instead of the hydro bushing of the original part and come with a special four-year guarantee.

Premature wear of the hydro bushing is a frequent cause of early control arm failure. To combat this issue the Hamburg-based manufacturer has made a further six additions to its range of MEYLE-HD control arm assemblies line-up to fit Land Rover models. By using a high-grade elastomer material distinguished by its excellent resilience to tensile and compression forces and by optimising the part design, MEYLE engineers have devised a solution which significantly exceeds the service life of the OE version.

The new MEYLE-HD control arms for the Land Rover Discovery III built from 2004 onwards and the Range Rover Sport built from 2005 onwards are available from stockist under the following references;

•     53-16 050 0000/HD and 53-16 050 0001/HD: Range Rover Sport from YOM 2005 onwards
•     53-16 050 0009/HD and 53-16 050 0010/HD: Land Rover Discovery III
•     53-16 050 0011/HD and 53-16 050 0012/HD: Land Rover Discovery III

For all three vehicle applications the reinforced MEYLE-HD bushing can be replaced separately and is available under the MEYLE reference 53-14 610 0000/HD.

The MEYLE engineers recommend that full-rubber bushings be replaced per axle and tightened down in a pre-loaded condition only. This helps prevent cracking and peeling of the rubber-to-metal bond while maintaining responsive driving dynamics. Upon completion of any repair work, an axle alignment must be performed.

MEYLE and MEYLE HD parts are available from stockist nationwide and are distributed in Ireland by Strongline Autoparts Limited. For more information call 01-462-4631.