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gords:
How capable is a Freelander off road, in standard guise?

Is there much in the way of "after market" kit for enhancing a Freelander (it's offroad ability, not bling :wink: )?

Are the different models all the same wheelbase?

V8MoneyPit:
The only thing that stops it dead is ground clearance. They are particularly good with slippery surfaces like grass or wet surface mud. Ours just has standard Goodyear M+S tyres and was far better in the snow than the 110.

TD4 has lots of torque. Auto's are better for low speed use. There is no hi-lo transfer box and the manuals are bit high on first gear.

They are all the same wheelbase.

gords:

--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---The only thing that stops it dead is ground clearance.
--- End quote ---

Much like any 4x4 then :wink:

What sort of clearance do they have compared to a Discovery and can they be lifted? Got any pictures of the underneath of one? :lol:

V8MoneyPit:
:lol:  :lol:
I try to avoid getting under the Freelander.... job for the garage!

They are only about 8" clearance I think. I have never grovelled with a tape measure next to one .... can't imagine why  :lol:  :lol:

There are lift kits available, but I understand they can be made a ot cheaper. There was a thread on here a while ago about lifting them. I understand you can get about 1.5" without affecting steering.

Llanigraham:
Gordon
As one who fairly regularly gets his Freelander dirty, I would say they are very capable off road, especially in mud or on wet grass. They are defeated by ruts over about 8" deep especially if you don't like the scrapping noises from underneath.
One thing I have found is it makes you pick your route very carefully, and to keep out of the ruts.
There are various ways of getting up to 2" of lift, but most people in the Mad Freelanders Club have gone for 1" plus bigger tyres. Have a look at their website,
www.mad-freelanders.org.uk/index.html

Have fun, and don't believe eveerything that is said against them, after all they still have a green oval on them!

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