Freelander 2 td4 Rear Subframe

john1877 · Sep 14, 2020

Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a Freelander 2 rear subframe to replace mine.... I was wondering whether it is possible to use an evoque or discovery sport rear subframe as these are easier to find.

Thanks, all the best,

John

Nodge68 · Sep 14, 2020

I would think they are different, but couldn't say without comparing them directly.

john1877 · Sep 15, 2020

Nodge68 said:
I would think they are different, but couldn't say without comparing them directly.

Thanks Nodge68! I have managed to hunt down a subframe from a salvage company now, just now need to find the suspension? arms that are coming off the subframe to replace corroded assembly. Salvage companies seem confused when i ask for the frame to still have the arms on...
All the best,
John

Nodge68 · Sep 15, 2020

john1877 said:
Thanks Nodge68! I have managed to hunt down a subframe from a salvage company now, just now need to find the suspension? arms that are coming off the subframe to replace corroded assembly. Salvage companies seem confused when i ask for the frame to still have the arms on...
All the best,
John

All the rear suspension links are service replacement items, so are available new, as fitting second hand items is false economy due to degradation of the rubber componens.
I'd use Advanced Factors for that sort of thing. https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/rear-suspension-link-bars-1815-c.asp

john1877 · Sep 15, 2020

Nodge68 said:
All the rear suspension links are service replacement items, so are available new, as fitting second hand items is false economy due to degradation of the rubber componens.
I'd use Advanced Factors for that sort of thing. https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/rear-suspension-link-bars-1815-c.asp

Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated.
All the best,

John

Bonddy · Jan 9, 2023

Hi
How did you remove thecsuframe? Can the struts and diff remain? Can you drop the exhaust and slide it out? I can't find a tutorial on line.
Bonddy

Nodge68 · Jan 10, 2023

Bonddy said:
Hi
How did you remove thecsuframe? Can the struts and diff remain? Can you drop the exhaust and slide it out? I can't find a tutorial on line.
Bonddy

The diff assembly has to be removed, as they are held in by the subframe.
The suspension can be unbolted from the subframe end or the strut ends.
The struts themselves remain in place.
An early Evoque rear subframe seems to fit, providing it's the AWD type. No FWD subframe will fit, as there's no mounting points for the diff.

Bonddy · Jan 10, 2023

Hi Nodge
Thanks for reply. So it looks like exhaust has to go first, I've found info on that, can the drive shafts remain in the hubs or have l got to remove them?
Bonddy

Nodge68 · Jan 10, 2023

Bonddy said:
So it looks like exhaust has to go first, I've found info on that, can the drive shafts remain in the hubs or have l got to remove them?

Things like the exhaust can be dropped enough to make space for the subframe to be removed.
The drive shafts should move sufficiently to get out the way of the subframe.

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