The glove box damper on my 2009 freelancer 2 is brought. The holding bracket snapped Glove Box Damper

for Land Rover Freelander 2 just where it fits to the body of the car. I thought it would be a simple matter of replacing the damper however I was in for a shock, they cost £165.00!! I’m sure 3/4 years ago when I bought the car and the damper needed replacement I only paid around £20. I very much doubt anyone has a replacement for a reasonable cost but I wondered if anyone else has had a fix for this problem? If not I will have to have a think or just remind my better half to watch her knees when opening the box!

Thanks for any help

Aliexpress has them cheaper but still I am shocked at the cost. Try Skan Automotive but their site is down you will need to call them or maybe another breakers.

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId...t=LR039802

https://www.skanautomotive.com/

LR039802

Good grief - those prices are crazy.

Mine came apart and the grey tube wouldnt stay attached to the black plastic end. They are dis-similar plastics and solvent glue wouldnt work. In the end I use a "weld" from my hot glue gun .

Scrap yard may be a source of these items I suppose - worth a search. And if you find one for £20 let me know.  Jules

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The glove box damper on my 2009 freelancer 2 is brought. The holding bracket snapped Glove Box Damper

for Land Rover Freelander 2 just where it fits to the body of the car. I thought it would be a simple matter of replacing the damper however I was in for a shock, they cost £165.00!! I’m sure 3/4 years ago when I bought the car and the damper needed replacement I only paid around £20. I very much doubt anyone has a replacement for a reasonable cost but I wondered if anyone else has had a fix for this problem? If not I will have to have a think or just remind my better half to watch her knees when opening the box!

Thanks for any help

Mine broke too. I took it off and binned it. A damper for a glove box is not an essential for me 🤔 Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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According to PowerfulUK, "JLR trebled the price overnight" about 6 months ago. I guess they've got to offset their losses somehow.

Maybe its possible to adapt one from another vehicle - its a common device , or find the same part used elsewhere but at a sensible price Jules

I found that a cable tie around the lug holds it perfectly.

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Yes I did the cable tie fix too. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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So did I

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Could do with a little Duct tape on there also Lightwater - belt & braces!  2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Manual Dynamic
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Hi,

timely reminder I need to buy some more cable ties

swmbo has asked before "do you really need so many of them things"

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my first ever FL2 and I did keep it longer than most other cars!
But its now gone way up Norf

Hi and thanks for the advice. I'm sorry for the late acknowledgement but I have been away and have had no signal, which was bliss!

I did use a cable tie which seemed to work perfectly. I had to do something as my wife objected to the glove box dropping down on her knees when she forgot there was no damper!

For your information I have found a damper for a Mondeo Mk 3 ST is the same size and fit except the piston is a little smaller. Before I went away I ordered it on the off chance, it was only £10.00, and if it was no good I could sell it on. It's now fitted and all is good.

Again thanks for your help

I do not have the equipment, but if someone was to design and 3D print that bottom bracket it would be blooming useful for the entire community...

Any takers??

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For your information I have found a damper for a Mondeo Mk 3 ST is the same size and fit except the piston is a little smaller. ........... It's now fitted and all is good.
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I seem to remember some one on here say that ........ after all your vehicle is a FORD with a LR badge.

Powerful UK have released a fixing kit for the broken end - see their YouTube video.

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The fixing kit is only £4.99 on their website.

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