The Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Rear Shock Absorber with Coil Spring is a complete, used suspension solution designed for the rear axle. This item from the Leaf Springs & Coil Springs category ensures stable rear suspension operation, proper vehicle handling, and predictable body behavior during everyday use.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: FK72-5B749-GD
- Mark: Land Rover
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: FK72-5B749
- Substitutable numbers: LR078699, FK725B749GD, FK72-5B749-GD
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Part type: Coil Spring Set
- Color: Gold
- Category: Leaf & Coil Springs
Purpose and Function in Suspension
The presented rear shock absorber and spring assembly is specifically designed for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 model. This component is responsible for controlling suspension travel, damping vibrations, and maintaining the correct height of the rear of the vehicle, which translates to confident handling on both asphalt and poorer road surfaces.
Its placement on the vehicle is the rear axle, allowing the component to work in conjunction with other suspension elements, stabilizing the entire system and reducing body roll during braking, acceleration, and cornering.
Assembly Design and Performance Characteristics
The assembly combines a shock absorber strut with a matched coil spring, facilitating installation and ensuring consistent performance parameters. This configuration allows for:
- effective damping of road imperfections,
- maintenance of stable rear suspension geometry,
- preservation of predictable vehicle handling characteristics.
The gold color aids in visual identification of the component during service work and can be helpful when comparing with other variants used in the model range.
Brand, Fitment, and Identification Parameters
The rear shock absorber and spring assembly comes from the Land Rover offering, ensuring compliance with the brand's original design standards. The product has a dedicated OEM part number and assigned interchangeable numbers, which simplifies compatibility verification with specific Discovery Sport L550 versions in service catalogs and parts selection systems.
Thanks to the unambiguous SKU designation, precise product assignment in inventory systems and quick identification during service orders or suspension component replacements are possible.
Condition, Application, and Benefits of Installation
The item is offered as a used part, representing a reasonable compromise between repair cost and maintaining proper suspension performance. This choice allows for an economical restoration of the rear suspension system while preserving adequate ride comfort and vehicle stability.
Replacing a worn rear shock absorber and spring with a functional assembly of this type can bring tangible benefits:
- reduced body roll when the trunk or rear seat is loaded,
- improved grip of the rear axle wheels on the road surface,
- more even tire wear and more stable vehicle behavior at higher speeds.
Land Rover Leaf Springs & Coil Springs – Selection and Configuration Expansion
If you need other components from the Land Rover Leaf Springs & Coil Springs category for your vehicle, check out the Land Rover Leaf Springs & Coil Springs available in our store to select a complete suspension solution tailored to your specific vehicle configuration.
For drivers interested in the broader application of used suspension components and other automotive parts, we recommend an article describing a practical approach to repairs and modifications using second-hand parts: Audi on Second-Hand Parts – Tuning and Repairs Without Quality Loss. This is a good source of knowledge on how to consciously use used components while maintaining high vehicle functionality.
