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Can you convert a range rover axel to free wheeling hubs ?

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ian_s:

--- Quote from: "Tractorboy16" ---you get stuck, then you got to get out and twist your nobs so that you can have 4 wheel drive
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your supposed to engage the hubs before you go offroad!

--- Quote from: "Miniman" --- Not just that free wheeling hubs are a must on a series....Fuel economy.
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i reckon mine save me about 10%, and thats not counting the saving on wear and tear on the front axle, and the reduced vibration, reduced noise and lighter steering.

Henry Webster:

--- Quote from: "ian_s" ---i reckon mine save me about 10%, and thats not counting the saving on wear and tear on the front axle, and the reduced vibration, reduced noise and lighter steering.
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Don't tell me that you have never forgotten to engage them! :wink:

I took them off my series 1, because I didn't think that the small fuel/steering benefits were worth the hassle and the potential damage.

I didn't really notice the difference, but then it does very few miles.

You do need to engage FWH's every so often even on the road, because otherwise the hubs don't benefit from the spalsh oiling that they were designed to get.

Paul Woodward:
Hi all,
I've got RR axles in my Series III, yes it was a lot of work but I now have brakes that work!
I have just fitted some free wheeling hubs as well. I bought a pair of Fairey ones that were intended for a early 110 (eBay purchase). The body has to be shortened down and a spigot turned to locate inside the RR hub. The centre driving member also has to be shortened. The 5 fixing bolts are on a slightly different pcd but the holes can be eased slightly with a file. This is why it's important to have the hub location to make sure it all stays concentric.
Even with a V8 you can feel that you're not having to drive the front axle when driving normally.
They don't stick out past the tyre so no problem with damage.
When out laning I just engage them at the start of the first lane and disengage them at the end of the last lane, what could be easier?

Lee_D:

--- Quote from: "Paul Woodward" ---Hi all,
I've got RR axles in my Series III, yes it was a lot of work but I now have brakes that work!

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Paul ,

Interested to know how you got over the issue of the steering arms fouling the leaf springs. Could you give some more detail on the mods.

I've fitted a pair of stage 1 Axles on my SWB. Again alot of work for the rear axle as the leaf pads need shifting but I can now launch my passenger seat backrest when I apply the brakes :D

Lee D

22900013A:
If you want to increase the track width on a series just fit 6.5 inch (one ton or 8 spoke rims) and wide tyres...

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