Broken front coil springs
Front road springs are known to snap, most often on the left-hand side. Replacing both springs and shocks together is recommended so the handling stays even.
Discovery · Series II (L318) · 1999–2004
Discovery 2 suspension
Coil suspension, steering and chassis parts for Land Rover models, from the live-axle Defender to independent-suspension Range Rovers.
What is specific to the Discovery 2
Suspension layout on the Discovery 2: Permanent four-wheel drive with high and low range and a centre differential lock; beam axles with coil springs, and self-levelling rear air suspension on many vehicles.
Where air suspension is fitted, the springs, compressor, valve block and height sensors are covered separately under air suspension. This page is for the arms, bushes, dampers and other conventional suspension parts.
See Discovery 2 air suspension for that side of the system.
Have this ready when you enquire
- The 17-character VIN from your licence document, which identifies your exact Series II (L318) (sold here 1999–2004) and its build.
- The exact derivative, for example Td5 GS, Td5 ES Auto and V8 ES Auto, as listed on your licence document.
- Whether the vehicle is on air or steel springs (air suspension is recorded for this model).
- A photo of the old part or its part number, if you can get to it.
Known Discovery 2 suspension faults
Parts commonly needed for the Discovery 2
Discovery 2 orders are dominated by suspension: rear air springs and compressors, or coil conversion parts, plus front springs, shocks, bushes and swivel components. Many owners also convert failed rear air suspension to coil springs, which needs a matching set of springs, shocks and fitting parts rather than a single component, so tell us which way you want to go.
Choose the Discovery 2 part
Discovery 2 suspension questions
Why does my Discovery 2 sag at the rear?
On air-sprung Discovery 2s, the rear air springs perish and leak with age, and the constant running this causes can burn out the compressor. The compressor can also fail from water ingress if its filter is not changed. Check the air springs for cracks at the crease first.
Does my Land Rover have air suspension or coil springs?
Discovery 3, Discovery 4, Range Rover Sport and full-size Range Rovers from the L322 onwards mostly use air suspension, and you will see ride height controls on the dashboard or centre console. Classic Defenders, Discovery 1 and most Freelanders, Evoques and Discovery Sports use coil springs. Some models, including the Discovery 2, Discovery 5, Velar and new Defender, were offered with either depending on version. Check the VIN or look for air springs at the wheels.
Why does my Land Rover clunk over bumps?
Worn anti-roll bar drop links, bushes and ball joints are the most common causes. On coil-sprung Defenders and Discoverys, check radius arm and Panhard rod bushes. On Discovery 3 and 4, front lower arm bushes are a common wear point. A workshop can pinpoint it with the vehicle on a lift.
Suspension for other Discovery models
Other Discovery 2 systems
For how these parts work and the signs of wear, read the Land Rover suspension guide.
The right suspension for your Discovery 2
Share the VIN and engine number and the SparesBoyz parts team will check fitment before quoting.